Just a reminder that all Michigan residents and non-residents can fish without a license this Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Please note all other fishing regulations still apply.
Do you still need a muskie tag?
Saturday and Sunday make up the Summer Free Fishing Weekend, an annual effort to promote Michigan’s numerous fishing opportunities. While many individuals and families will head out to fish for free on their own, there are also numerous organized events scheduled throughout the state to celebrate the weekend as well.
Don't know where to go? Try the DNR's family fishing page.
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10364-299046--,00.html
You could even make money fishing!
As if on cue along comes Michigan's first significant increase in hunting and fishing license fees since 1997, passed by the House on Wednesday, a move that has the blessing of outdoor groups.
Legislation approved 77-32 by the Republican-led chamber would raise about $20 million more for wildlife, fisheries and habitat programs, a 40 percent boost. The fee hikes, which legislators recently built into the next state budget at the request of Gov. Rick Snyder, would begin in March 2014.
Michigan has 227 different types of hunting and fishing license fees. The bill headed to the GOP-controlled Senate would leave the state with approximately 40, according to a House Fiscal Agency analysis.
For the average fisher or hunter the fees will be lower. Great news in these financially challenged times.
So Get Outdoors Downriver.
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