Sunday, May 19, 2019

Regulated Enough? Bill Imposes Licensing Mandate on Hunting, Fishing Guides – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Regulated Enough? Bill Imposes Licensing Mandate on Hunting, Fishing Guides – Michigan Capitol Confidential
"A proposal to enact sweeping new licensing requirements for hunting and fishing guides in Michigan has been introduced in the state House.
The proposal, contained in HB 4442 and sponsored by Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch, would impose:
  •  A $500 (3-year) licensing fee on those who guide hunters and anglers for pay on state forest land.
  •  A requirement that guides be certified in first aid and CPR.
  •  A prohibition on licensure for anyone convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving fish and game regulations.
  •  A mandate that hunting and fishing guides file regular reports on their activities and the game or fish harvested.
  •  A requirement that guides maintain $1 million in liability insurance.
The new licensing regime would replace a patchwork of regulations that are generally less onerous and minimally enforced, and place Michigan guides among the most highly regulated in the nation.
...“In general, it sounds like a horrible idea,” Fraley said. “I’m not sure what they’re trying to do. 
But if they want to stop bad actors, they should enforce (the rules) we already have. Right now, there’s absolutely no enforcement.”...
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