Current through Vol. 24-18, October 15, 2024
Section R. 299.2605a - Public use of listed landRule 5a.
(1) Listed land must be open to the public for foot access for hunting and fishing. Listed land must not be posted in any manner to restrict or infer restriction of entry for hunting and fishing, except as provided in R 299.2604(13) and subrule (4) of this rule. Any act by an owner of listed land that is intended to deny or inhibit access for public hunting and fishing, except as provided in R 299.2604(13) and subrule (4) of this rule, must preclude listing of the land or, if listed, may require withdrawal of the land from listing.(2) Public use of listed land for any activity other than foot access for hunting or fishing requires owner permission. The owner of listed land shall not grant permission for activities that are not compliant with the act or rules. The owner of listed land may restrict, through posting, activities other than public hunting and fishing.(3) Fences and gates do not disqualify land from listing if the owner allows public entry for hunting and fishing.(4) The owner of listed land may restrict public access for hunting and fishing during active commercial logging periods within the affected area if both of the following conditions are met:(a) The owner has notified the department pursuant to section 51111 of this act, MCL 324.51111, and R 299.2606.(b) The activities comply with the owner's forest management plan.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2605a
1987 AACS; 2014 AACS; 2023 MR 21, Eff. 11/6/2023