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State Representative Greg Markkanen has officially proposed that the Upper Peninsula be given its own Natural Resources Commission…
Markkanen says the idea has been under discussion for some time, both in Lansing, and here in the U.P…
The latest issue is the new requirement that hunters report all deer kills online within three days. Markkanen says officials downstate don’t understand the limited cell and internet service at remote U.P. hunting camps…
Failure to file the report, including exact location, type of weapon used, and other details, would result in a misdemeanor offense.
Legislation that would prevent the NRC from requiring the reports was approved by the Michigan House last week, and will now be considered by the Senate.
The proposed bill to establish the U.P. Natural Resources Commission been referred to the House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee for consideration.
