{"id":7084,"date":"2023-11-14T17:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=7084"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:30:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:30:15","slug":"support-hunters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/2023\/11\/14\/support-hunters\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate Democrats Celebrate Opening Day, Highlight Policy\u00a0and Budget Wins to Support\u00a0Hunters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 14, 2023) \u2014 Senate Democrats are wishing Michigan hunters luck on the opening day of Michigan\u2019s firearm deer hunting season tomorrow, and taking the opportunity to remind residents of some important, positive policy changes and investments to support them this year.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><u><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" id=\"OWAadf76e80-f589-1e66-5c65-0a045096781c\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW147761762 x_BCX8 x_OWAAutoLink\" data-loopstyle=\"linkonly\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Senate Bill 52<\/a><\/u>, sponsored by Sen.\u00a0<b>John Cherry<\/b> (D-Flint) and signed into law in July of this year, reduces the penalties on deer harvest reporting. Last year, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) implemented new rules requiring hunters to report their deer harvest to get better data on deer populations and make more informed resource management decisions. SB 52 reduces penalties, from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction with a maximum of $150 in fines, for violations of the new mandatory deer harvest reporting requirement.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am a hunter myself and I heard from many of our hunters about their problems with these new requirements and agreed that the penalty was not appropriate for the offense, especially since no resources are directly harmed as a result of not reporting,\u201d said Sen.\u00a0<b>Cherry<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>The DNR is working hard to manage Michigan\u2019s skyrocketing deer population, with the herd estimated at around two million deer, up 300,000 from a decade ago. Hunting is a key part of that equation. According to information from 2022, Michigan is the second-leading state for car-deer accidents in the U.S., trailing only Pennsylvania, and car-deer accidents have increased 6.6% in Michigan since 2012, with 115 of them causing human fatalities. Farmers and orchard growers are seeing rising problems as well. The number of special, out-of-season deer permits granted by the DNR to address significant crop damage increased 60% from 2014 to 2020. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy daughter is going out hunting for the first time with her grandpa this year, and I wish her and all Michigan hunters luck,\u201d said Senate Majority Leader\u00a0<b>Winnie Brinks<\/b> (D-Grand Rapids). \u201cHunting and outdoor recreation are a critical part of Michigan\u2019s heritage and economy, and in recognition of that, we have made a number of investments and policy changes to support our woods, waters, and the people who depend on them.\u201d\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Senate Democrats also secured $10 million\u202fin funding for wetland restoration, enhancement and\u202facquisitions in the Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay watersheds.\u202f\u202fThese efforts will aid in the reduction of phosphorus, nitrogen, or sediment entering those waters, improving water quality and wildlife habitat.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>The\u202fneed for\u202finvestment\u202fand improvement in wetlands in areas that drain into Lake Erie and the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron has had bipartisan support in the Legislature and been backed by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Ducks Unlimited and Audubon-Great Lakes. These\u202fefforts\u202fwill benefit conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, sportsmen and women,\u202fand the many local businesses and industries they support. <\/p>\n<p>Finally, as part of the 2024 state budget, Senate Democrats funded a number of important priorities for the Department of Natural Resources to support hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts and protect Michigan\u2019s land and water. These investments will help maintain our precious state parks by hiring additional park rangers, investing in wildlife protection technology and equipment, and expanding invasive species prevention and control. The budget also included $64 million to complete construction of a dam project to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>###\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANSING, Mich. 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