Michigan Laws 324.43905 – Duties of department
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The department shall do all of the following:
(a) Develop long-range nongame wildlife plans.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.43905
- 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
- Nongame fish and wildlife: means fish or wild animals that are unconfined and not ordinarily taken for sport, fur, or food, and the habitat that supports them. See Michigan Laws 324.43901
(b) Provide information to the public about the value of nongame fish and wildlife and their habitats.
(c) Review and develop proposals for projects to implement the long-range management plan.
(d) Determine the interests and opinions of the public in managing nongame fish and wildlife.
(e) Encourage public involvement by offering projects and activities with which the public can become involved to increase their knowledge and understanding of nongame fish and wildlife resources in this state.
(f) Integrate the nongame fish and wildlife program with other department programs that affect or benefit nongame fish and wildlife or their habitats.
(g) Purchase and develop critical nongame wildlife habitats in this state.