The hunting season in Michigan will be in full swing soon. For instance, starting in October, bow hunters will be allowed to take deer. Pheasant hunting season will also start in October. And Black Bear hunting starts the week after Labor Day. The Michigan Department...
Michigan law requires that decisions about deer hunting rules be driven by scientific data. However, a lawsuit brought by a group of Upper Peninsula deer hunters alleges that recent decisions made by the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) have ignored the best...
In Michigan, men and women who enjoy taking to the outdoors for hunting and fishing do so for many reasons. Not only is it a bonding activity, but it is a challenge and is often used to feed one’s family. While these are all beneficial, it is still important to...
Hunting and fishing are popular activities throughout Michigan. Despite the state’s friendliness to outdoorspeople, confusion about licensing is common. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires proper licensing, that people adhere to the dates in which...
With a week left in Michigan's Regular Firearm deer season, it is important to remember that with the change in the calendar comes a change in what you can legally hunt. With renewed challenges involving COVID-19 and seemingly new restrictions on gatherings and even...
What are Michigan’s penalties for hunting without a license? All experienced hunters know that preparation is the key to a successful hunt. As you prepare for your next outing, which for the Law Office of John Freeman, PLLC will be this Sunday, November 15, 2020 - the...
There are many people in Michigan who enjoy the outdoors and like to hunt. This is a fundamental activity in the state and is perfectly legal provided the hunter adheres to the statewide requirements. Unfortunately, there are certain behaviors that can lead to a...
Hunting and fishing in Michigan can be liberating. But sportsmen and women need to keep up with changes in DNR regulations or face the risk of prosecution and serious penalties for hunting and fishing violations. DNR changed some rules for hunting for...
Hunting takes you to some of Michigan’s most scenic areas. But there are limits on where you can hunt. Trespassing is among Michigan’s hunting and fishing violations and violations can restrict many of your hunting rights. Private trespassing A hunter must receive...
For many Michigan residents, including those of us at the Law Office of John Freeman, the coming of fall means a new hunting season is not far away. Popular in the state and throughout the Midwest, hunters are in preparation mode. With the challenges faced since the...