Sec. 43523a.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, an individual shall not hunt small game, unless the individual possesses a current base license. A base license authorizes the individual named in the license to hunt for small game, except for animals or birds that require a special license.
(2) If authorized in an order issued under part 401, an individual who possesses a current base license may take specified fur-bearing animals by means other than trapping during the open season for hunting these fur-bearing animals. However, an individual who goes on a bobcat hunt with a licensed hunter is not required to possess a base license if the individual does not carry a firearm, bow, or crossbow and does not own dogs used to chase or locate a bobcat during the hunt.
(3) The fee for a base license is as follows:
(a) Subject to subdivision (b), for a resident, $10.00.
(b) For a resident minor child or nonresident minor child, $5.00.
(c) Subject to subdivision (b), for a nonresident, $150.00.
(4) A base license is void between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise with the exception of coyote hunting.
(5) A nonresident may purchase a limited nonresident small game license entitling that individual to hunt for a 7-day period all species of small game that are available to hunt under a nonresident base license. The fee for a 7-day limited nonresident small game license is $80.00. Except for the purchase of a waterfowl hunting license under section 43525b, the purchase of a 7-day limited nonresident small game license does not entitle the holder to purchase any additional licenses.
(6) Beginning March 1, 2018, a nonresident may purchase a 3-day limited nonresident small game license entitling that individual to hunt for a 3-day period all species of small game that are available to hunt under a nonresident base license. The fee for a 3-day limited nonresident small game license is $50.00. Except for the purchase of a waterfowl hunting license issued under section 43525b, the purchase of a 3-day limited nonresident small game license does not entitle the holder to purchase any additional licenses.
(7) Not later than March 1, 2018, the department shall develop an electronic license that allows an individual to display an electronic copy of his or her base license using an electronic device.
History: Add. 2013, Act 108, Imd. Eff. Sept. 17, 2013 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 461, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Jan. 26, 2018 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-2 - Subchapter 2 Hunting and Fishing Licenses (324.43501...324.44106)
451-1994-III-2-2-435 - Part 435 Hunting and Fishing Licensing (324.43501...324.43561)
Section 324.43501 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 324.43502 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 324.43503 - Definitions; F.
Section 324.43504 - Definitions.
Section 324.43505 - Definitions; H to N.
Section 324.43506 - Definitions; O to R.
Section 324.43507 - Definitions; S.
Section 324.43508 - Definitions; T to W.
Section 324.43509 - Taking Aquatic Species; Taking or Possessing Wild Animal; License.
Section 324.43512 - Repealed. 1998, Act 104, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999.
Section 324.43514 - Hunting Small Game and Fishing Without License Permitted; Conditions; Exception.
Section 324.43517 - Hunting by Minor Child; Order Establishing Mentored Youth Hunting Program.
Section 324.43518 - “Department” Defined; Signature Requirement for Valid License.
Section 324.43519 - License Requirements; Effect of Court Order.
Section 324.43521 - Discounting Price of License.
Section 324.43522a - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Imd. Eff. Sept. 17, 2013.
Section 324.43523 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43523b - Combination Hunt and Fish License; Resident; Nonresident; Fees.
Section 324.43525 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43525a - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43526 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43526a - Repealed. 2012, Act 241, Eff. Jan. 1, 2017.
Section 324.43526b - Electronic Copy of Kill Tag; Display Using Electronic Device.
Section 324.43527 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43527b - Deer Management Assistance Permits.
Section 324.43528a - Moose Hunting License; Fees; Kill Tag.
Section 324.43528b - Wolf Hunting License; Eligibility Beginning March 1, 2014; Fee; Kill Tag.
Section 324.43529 - Elk Hunting License; Eligibility Beginning March 1, 2014; Fees; Kill Tag.
Section 324.43530 - Repealed. 2013, Act 108, Eff. Mar. 1, 2014.
Section 324.43531b - Issuance of Free Tags.
Section 324.43532 - All-Species Fishing License; Fees; Electronic License.
Section 324.43532a - Additional Charges; Deposit.
Section 324.43533 - 24-Hour or 72-Hour Fishing License; Fees; Electronic License.
Section 324.43534 - Free Fishing Days.
Section 324.43535 - Senior License; Discounted Fees.
Section 324.43536 - Senior All-Species Fishing License; Discounted Fees; Electronic License.
Section 324.43538 - Fishing; Reciprocity.
Section 324.43539 - Report by Licensee.
Section 324.43540d - Repealed. 2010, Act 366, Eff. Dec. 22, 2011.
Section 324.43540e - Wolf Management Advisory Council.
Section 324.43542 - Licenses; Validity; Fee; Report.
Section 324.43545 - Repealed. 2016, Act 461, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017.
Section 324.43549 - Violation of MCL 324.43548; Penalties.
Section 324.43550 - Format of License.
Section 324.43551 - Issuance of Certain Licenses; Restriction.