Michigan game breeders and hunting preserves that breed, feed, and graze privately-owned animals are an integral part of the agricultural economy of the state. The industry is concerned about increased government restrictions on the use of farms for hunting.
We support:
Legislation providing opportunities and protection for this growing segment of Michigan agriculture, including privately owned Cervidae and other similar species.
The elimination of feral swine.
The invasive species order that went into effect on October 8, 2011, naming certain species of swine as invasive.
Continued development and implementation of regulations on swine hunting facilities should include, but not be limited to:
Disease testing and record keeping for all incoming and outgoing animals.
Strict fencing requirements to eliminate the risk of recreationally hunted swine escaping into the wild.
Following all standard accepted practices for swine meat production operations moving animals interstate and internationally.
Hunting swine populations consisting only of sterile animals.
Permanent individual animal identification on all animals used for breeding and stocking swine in hunting facilities.
All cost of regulation being paid for by a licensing fee.