Very possible, and he didnt take it very well.

Anyone can buy a dog, anyone can buy a trap, anyone can buy a license.

Guess you have to ask yourself who benefits from this ruling

That's the way it is here in Virginia too. Deer dog hunters run thru your property and if the dogs won't go thru that cutover they will, looking for their dog ya know. As unethical as dog hunters are, I'm betting their days are numbered. It's a shame too, because there really is room for all, if everyone abides by the rules.

What is a shame is that running hounds anymore almost relies on trespassing in most areas and with places being leased or family owned hunted they don’t want night time trespassing with packs of bawling dogs anymore. Years ago here there were zero deer or turkey and no one cared much if someone followed their dogs onto their property. Those days are about gone now. I don’t know what the answer is for them. Fenced in fox pens are around but coon and bear chasing is different. I’m hearing more and more complaints about night hunters/trespassers here.

Since most on here have the same issue but ask for answers to their own question In MICHIGAN the Governor appoints the head of the DNR and the 7 member NRC are also appointed by the Governor That in a way is science

This particular change isnt a huge concern by itselft but I'm more worried about what happens next at the drop of a hat--- just because. We are already getting the short end of the stick so to speak on trapping with a fraction of the days that hound hunters or callers get. Whats next?

Give an inch and they will take a mile. JMO

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Looks like this decision is being challenged by a couple different groups. The Michigan United Conservation Clubs and Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association have filed appeals based on the fact that the decision was made without any scientific data to corroborate shortening the season.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/n...ver-shortened-coyote-season/73170632007/

yes that is right