1925 Mich. Pub. Acts 108
Abstract
An Act to Create a District of Refuge in Ingham County to Be Known as "Pine Lake Wild Life Sanctuary" in Which It Shall Be Unlawful to Kill,Catch or Destroy Any Wild Game Animals . . . , § 2: It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, capture, kill or otherwise destroy any wild game animals, wild game or songbirds, their young offspring or eggs in the district hereinbefore described, or to molest the homes, nests or houses of such wild game animals, or wild game or songbirds. . . . It shall be prima facie evidence of hunting on said refuge for all person other than an officer charged with enforcing the provisions of this act to be found thereon with a loaded gun outside of his home or building owned or occupied by him.
Summary
This section bans hunting, trapping, or disturbing wildlife and their nests within the designated refuge, making the possession of a loaded gun on-site presumptive evidence of illegal hunting. Limited permits may be issued for predator control or keeping animals in captivity, with enforcement managed by the state department of conservation.
Law Text
SEC. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, capture, kill or otherwise destroy any wild game animals, wild game or song birds, their young offspring or eggs in the district hereinbefore described, or to molest the homes, nests or houses of such wild game animals or wild game or song birds. A permit may be granted by the conservation commission to a person or persons to hunt carnivorous birds and animals on said premises. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit any person from keeping the animals or birds herein mentioned in captivity under a permit granted therefor by any law now in force or which may be hereinafter enacted. The state department of conservation is specifically charged with the supervision of the refuge hereby created and with the enforcement of the provisions of this act. It shall be prima facie evidence of hunting on said refuge for any person other than an officer charged with enforcing the provisions of this act to be found thereon with a loaded gun outside of his home or buildings owned or occupied by him.
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HUNTING REGULATION