The
Michigan Bow Hunters Association Position Statement regarding proposed crossbow
regulation changes and laser sight usage
The Michigan Bow Hunters
Association does not support using age as a condition for determining crossbow
eligibility. Eligibility should be determined by need on a case by case basis.
MBH supports the current
standard for determining crossbow permit eligibility for physically challenged
hunters. However we are opposed to lowering the level of permanent disability
from 80% to 60%. Our Association acknowledges that the current evaluation
process for crossbow permit applicants is expensive and frequently abused.
We therefore support removal
of the physician from the evaluation process as a means of addressing both
issues. Also, we would be very supportive of a more vigorous scrutiny of
crossbow permit applications by the DNR Law division to further address the
abuse issue. In addition, there are other issues with the crossbow permit
system not mentioned in the proposal. We look forward to working with the NRC to
resolve these concerns.
Michigan Bow Hunters does not
oppose establishing a permit for legally blind hunters using laser sighting
devices on a bow, crossbow or firearm, when the hunter is accompanied and
assisted by an adult, licensed hunter.
MBH Position Statement on One Buck
Tag Proposal!
"The Michigan Bow Hunters
Association and its membership support the current
combination deer tag system and oppose the proposed bag
limit of one antlered deer during the bow and arrow season
and one antlered deer during the firearms seasons for the UP
or the entire state.
The Michigan Bow Hunters Association believe that the
present two-buck tag and combo license system provides for
the greatest flexibility in the use of tags and maximum
opportunity for time afield for all deer hunters with
minimum impact on the deer resource. A regulation change to
one buck per season would have a negative impact on all deer
hunters by limiting time afield. We also feel that this
proposal will have the most affect on recreational
opportunity for those who hunt only with a bow or hunt only
with a gun. In addition we are not aware of any
biological reason for this change in deer hunting
regulations."
MBH Position Statement on
License Fee Proposal!
Below is the Michigan Bow
Hunters Association's official position statement as approved by the
Board of Governors on January 21, 2007:
"Michigan Bow Hunters Association recognizes the need for a
measured and equitable increase in licensing fees; however,
Michigan Bow Hunters Association does not support the license fee
increases as outlined in the Hunting & Fishing License
Package Development Work Group Final Report dated November
9, 2006."
Please follow this link to access the
Hunting & Fishing License Package Development Work Group
Final Report.
Michigan Bow Hunters Awards Applications are now
online!
You can now submit your MBH Awards applications online.
The deadline for awards applications is January15th!
Check it out at our new Awards
page.
NORTH AMERICAN BOWHUNTING COALITION (NABC) FORMED
The overall purpose of the NABC is to provide a
communications link and organizational structure whereby the
state and provincial organizations can effectively work
together to provide strong support for the welfare of
bowhunting throughout the United States and Canada.
Check out the NABC's website for more information
http://www.nabowhuntingcoalition.com/
