(1) From March 1, 1989 to February 28, 1990, certain lifetime hunting or fishing licenses may be purchased by a resident of this state as provided in this part, for the following fees:
    (a) The fee for a lifetime small game license, equivalent to the license available annually pursuant to section 43523, is $220.00.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.44102

  • Department: means the director of the department of natural resources or his or her designee to whom the director delegates a power or duty by written instrument. See Michigan Laws 324.301
  • firearm: except as otherwise specifically defined in statute, includes any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive. See Michigan Laws 8.3t
  • Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. See Michigan Laws 324.301
  • Resident: means either of the following:
    (i) A person who resides in a settled or permanent home or domicile within the boundaries of this state with the intention of remaining in this state. See Michigan Laws 324.44101
    (b) The fee for a lifetime firearm deer license, equivalent to the license available annually to take 1 deer in a season pursuant to section 43526, is $285.00.
    (c) The fee for a lifetime bow and arrow deer license, equivalent to the license available annually to take 1 deer in a season pursuant to section 43527, is $285.00.
    (d) The fee for a lifetime sportsperson’s license, equivalent to the license available pursuant to section 43521, is $1,000.00.
    (e) The fee for a comprehensive lifetime hunting and fishing license is $1,025.00 and shall include all of the following:
    (i) Resident small game license.
    (ii) Resident firearm deer license.
    (iii) Resident bow and arrow deer license.
    (iv) Resident fishing license.
    (v) Resident trout and salmon license.
    (vi) Resident bear hunting license.
    (vii) Waterfowl hunting license.
    (viii) Resident fur harvester’s license.
    (f) The fee for a lifetime fishing license, equivalent to the resident annual fishing license issued pursuant to section 43532, is $220.00.
    (g) The fee for a lifetime trout and salmon license, equivalent to the annual trout and salmon license issued pursuant to section 43532, is $220.00.
    (2) A lifetime license issued pursuant to this section shall allow the holder of that license, throughout his or her lifetime, the same privileges, responsibilities, and duties as would the equivalent annual license or stamp issued pursuant to part 435. However, a lifetime license issued under this part does not guarantee the holder of that license the right to take game except in compliance with harvest regulations and license and permit conditions established for that species by the department.
    (3) A lifetime license issued to a person who is a resident of this state at the time the license is purchased continues to be valid even if the holder of that license becomes a nonresident.
    (4) A person who holds a lifetime sportsperson license may purchase a comprehensive lifetime hunting and fishing license for $25.00.