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HR 215

A resolution to declare November 15, 2025, as Hunting Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 15 co-sponsors

Designates November 15, 2025 as Hunting Heritage Day in Michigan to recognize hunting's cultural value, wildlife management, charitable programs, and economic impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 215

Summary — House Resolution 215 (Michigan): “Hunting Heritage Day” (2025)

Status: Adopted
Classification: House Resolution
Introduced: 2025 (House record indicates introduction in 2025)
Primary sponsor(s): Rep. Parker Fairbairn (and cosponsors listed in House text including Reps. Prestin, Beson, Bohnak, Neyer, Paquette, Markkanen, Alexander, Cavitt, Martin, VanderWall, Borton; additional cosponsors appear on the adopted version)

Purpose

To designate November 15, 2025 as “Hunting Heritage Day” in the state of Michigan and to formally recognize and celebrate hunting as an element of Michigan culture, wildlife management, charitable activity, and the state economy.

Key provisions

  • Declares November 15, 2025 as Hunting Heritage Day in Michigan.
  • States legislative support for “Michigan hunting culture and tradition” as a cherished part of state identity.
  • Recites factual background and supporting reasons for the designation, including history, community traditions, wildlife-management role of hunters, charitable programs, and economic impact.

Background and rationale (as stated in the resolution)

  • November 15 was established as the traditional opening day of firearms deer season in 1925 and returned to that date in 1968; opening day is described as a longstanding community and family tradition.
  • Hunters are credited with contributing to statewide wildlife management.
  • Cites charitable programs (Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger, Hunters Feeding Michigan in partnership with the Michigan DNR and Feeding America) that allow hunters to donate venison to families in need.
  • Economic figures cited in the resolution: hunting supports more than 135,000 Michigan jobs and has an estimated $8.9 billion annual positive economic impact.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition — affects hunters, hunting communities, conservation and wildlife-management partners, and organizations involved in hunter-led charitable food programs.
  • No regulatory changes to hunting seasons, licensing, funding, or wildlife law are made by this resolution.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • The resolution was introduced in the Michigan House in 2025 and subsequently adopted by the House (appears on the adopted House Resolution No. 215).
  • As a House resolution of recognition, it is ceremonial; there are no implementation steps required beyond the formal adoption and any customary distribution of copies.

Impact

  • Symbolic/ceremonial: highlights and promotes hunting traditions, stakeholder contributions to wildlife management and charitable food programs, and the economic importance of hunting.
  • No direct legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects on state programs or private parties.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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