Flash lights and Lasers Zone 3

[king2517]

I have been on Mi-DNR'S site and i am finding the laws on Flashlights and Lasers i bit confusing

Can you Hunt Coyote and Fox on State Land with a Flashlight and or Laser Attached to the Fire Arm in St Clair County

[Done Deal]

The illumination regulations are not county specific.

If you are asking if you can use an artificial light when calling fox and yotes at night...the answer is yes the way I understand things.

[Edward]

Yes,but rim-fire or shot-guns with loads other than slugs or buck-shot at night.

[mihunter62]

Coyote
(Damage
Control)
Sept. 15 -
Oct. 14
and
March 1 -
March 31
Only on private lands when doing or about to do damage; landowners and guests only; with game or predator call only; firearm may be loaded or arrow nocked only when using call.
this is right out of the dnr rules,guys i also see that lasers are only legal if you are Visual Impairment

[king2517]

ok so only on Private lands at night that bites

[mihunter62]

guys i called dnr in gaylord they said its ok to hunt state land the book is not that clear but its fine also that laser sights are fine for yotes

[Edward]

You quoted the damage control regs in the above post,thats why it says on private land only.

[king2517]

wow now i am really confused

[Edward]

If you would like to read it for yourself its on pg 16 of the hunting guide.Yes you may hunt fox/coyote on state land (at night also) and you can use lights and laser sights.Make sure to read the notes under the nighttime predator hunting section also.

[king2517]

Show me where it says anything about State Land At Night

I did read it that is why it is posted

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http://www.michigan.gov/images/coyote_head_20910_7.jpg • Seasons 2009-2010:
Fox and Coyote Trapping Season: Statewide Oct. 15 - Mar. 1
Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed. See Winter Fox and Coyote Non-lethal Snaring (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_38954_38957-31680--,00.html) for regulations governing the trapping of fox and coyote with snares.
Coyote Hunting Seasons: Statewide Jul. 15 - Apr. 15 (closed in Zone 1 & REOPENED in Zone 2 during Nov. 15-30)
Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed. See Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363-31621--,00.html) for specific regulations governing the hunting of these species at night.
License:
Residents possessing a valid small-game license may hunt coyote during the established season.

Gray and Red Fox Hunting Seasons: Statewide Oct. 15 - Mar. 1
See Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363-31621--,00.html)
Fox and
Coyote
(See note below)
Oct. 15 -
March 1
With game or predator call only. Firearm may be loaded or arrow nocked only when using call.
Coyote
(Damage
Control)
Sept. 15 -
Oct. 14
and
March 1 -
March 31
Only on private lands when doing or about to do damage; landowners and guests only; with game or predator call only; firearm may be loaded or arrow nocked only when using call.

Note: After fox season closes (March 1) hunting hours for coyote return to the regular hunting hours (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518---,00.html)for small game.
AAn artificial light, including laser sights, of the type described above may be mounted on a person's clothing or firearm. Spotlights powered by vehicle batteries, floodlights, vehicle headlights or other artificial lights not similar to the type ordinarily held in the hand or on the person are illegal.

[Edward]

I was not tring to be a **********,since you've gotten conflicting info just wanted to point out where in the hunting regs you could find the anser.If the regs do not include state land,they will say on private lands only.

[mihunter62]

guys i and a coworker were taking about this and thats when we decided to call the DNR in Gaylord talked to Andy he's a officer and explained that its statewide until mid April, he said a lot of guys hunt up there for them on stateland and he thanked us for calling because so many people get confused about the rules in the handbook and the web but don't call and this causes themself problems or friction when stopped by DNR officers, so if you are still confused give the DNR a call ask them and hopefully you get the straight and narrow

[fr3db3ar]

It's not "mid April" it's March 31.

[mihunter62]

Fox and Coyote Trapping Season: Statewide Oct. 15 - Mar. 1
Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed. See Winter Fox and Coyote Non-lethal Snaring for regulations governing the trapping of fox and coyote with snares.

Coyote Hunting Seasons: Statewide Jul. 15 - Apr. 15 (closed in Zone 1 & REOPENED in Zone 2 during Nov. 15-30)
Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed. See Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting for specific regulations governing the hunting of these species at night.
License:
Residents possessing a valid small-game license may hunt coyote during the established season.

Gray and Red Fox Hunting Seasons: Statewide Oct. 15 - Mar. 1
See Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting

how come its listed as april 15 and the DNR officer told us the same