Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, has signed bills into law that will allow Michigan residents to carry Tasers, if they have a concealed pistol license and complete training in use of the typically nonlethal electronic devices. The law has immediate effect and details can be found here…
Lansing— Legislation authorizing Michigan citizens, who are already holding concealed pistol permits to carry a Taser for personal protection, is now on Governor Rick Snyder’s desk.
Snyder has 14 days to decide whether to sign or veto the three-bill package or let them become law without his endorsement.
Gov. Rick Snyder recommended increasing the off-road vehicle license fee from $16.25 per year to $35 starting in fiscal 2013, and then up to $45 the following year. ORV users surveyed are against the increase (duh!) but interestingly, snowmobilers supported a hefty increase a few years ago to maintain trails. More here…
On February 10, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved an NRA-backed program that encourages youth participation in hunting, trapping and fishing. Although this program contains unnecessary and vague language requiring mentored hunters to “stay at arm’s length” of an adult mentor, Michigan’s Mentored Youth Hunting Program is a significant step in the right direction. As has been proven in other states, mentored hunting programs are an essential tool for recruiting the next generation of hunters. Read more