Natural resources: other; wildlife feeding; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a).
Key claim: Michigan HB4350 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow wildlife feeding under certain specified conditions.
Abstract
(HB4350 · 103rd Legislature) Natural resources: other; wildlife feeding; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a). Latest action (2026-07-03): Bill Ordered Enrolled
Why this matters
Michigan’s wildlife feeding prohibition has been a key tool for limiting disease transmission (notably CWD and bovine TB) among deer and other wildlife. Loosening the ban under specified conditions shifts the regulatory posture from blanket prohibition toward conditional allowance, with implications for hunters, landowners, and DNR enforcement. The change affects how land use and wildlife management interact under Part 401 of NREPA.