Michigan HB6242: Natural resources: hunting; requirements for bear bait barrel permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43528 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43528).

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

From the introduced text, August 11, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 43528. (1) An individual shall not hunt bear unless the individual possesses a bear hunting license. However, an individual who goes on a bear hunt with a licensed hunter is not required to possess a bear hunting license if the individual does not carry a firearm, bow, or crossbow and does not own dogs used to chase or locate bear during the hunt. Beginning March 1, 2014, only Only an individual holding a valid base license is eligible to purchase a bear hunting license, pursuant to current regulations. (2) The fee for a resident bear hunting license is $15.00. The fee for a nonresident bear hunting license is $150.00. Beginning March 1, 2014, the fee for a bear hunting license is $25.00. (3) The department may issue a kill tag with, or as a part of, a bear hunting license. The kill tag shall must bear the license number. The kill tag may also include space for other pertinent information required by the department. The kill tag, if issued, is part of the license. (4) In addition to the license fees in subsection (2), the …

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Sponsors

• Green, Phil (R, 67) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 11, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026
2. August 11, 2026: referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
3. August 11, 2026: read a first time
4. August 11, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Phil Green

Common questions

What is HB6242?

HB6242 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: hunting; requirements for bear bait barrel permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43528 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43528).

What does HB6242 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

What is the status of HB6242?

In committee as of August 11, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026 (August 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6242?

Green, Phil (R, 67).

Where is the official record for HB6242?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6242