minimum distance to hunt from an occupied dwelling?

[savedbydbelle]

I remember in my hunter saftey class that there is a part of Michigan Firearms Law that states it is illegal to discharge a firearm (hunt) within _________feet of an occupied dwelling without the express permission of the owners. What is that distance number?????

[enfield]

400 feet as I recall.

[GMAN12]

The "02" hunting guide say's all area's within 150 yds. of an occupied building, house, cabin, or any other building used in a farm operation.

[Big_Jim]

150yds=450 feet. Applies only to hunting. Does not apply to indoor or outdoor shooting ranges, target shooting, etc... (p10) of hunting guide.

[savedbydbelle]

Thanks for the replies! I went out to my property with a measure wheel today....seems I can find a spot with a 450ft distance to both neighbors' house/barn. I was worried!

[gjgalligan]

I believe that if you have their permission then you could hunt closer.
Check with legal eagles first.

I was told that the 450 foot rule also applied to target shooting.

[Big_Jim]

I believe that if you have their permission then you could hunt closer.
Check with legal eagles first.

I was told that the 450 foot rule also applied to target shooting.

I've been "told" a lot of things. It's right in the book, look it up.

[gjgalligan]

It's right in the book, look it up

What book would that be?
Where I checked it was a township ordanace (bad spelling, I know)

So in THEIR book it was a no-no.

[boehr]

The safety zone is 450 feet. It does not apply to target practice, only hunting and all hunting including bow. You can violate someone's safety zone if you have the owner's permission.

[Engsetter]

Boehr, welcome to the site!!! Your expertise in answering questions regarding Michigans hunting law is invaluable.