IR john
11-08-2006, 09:00 PM
After much research, I found the answer.........
I believe the misconception is in the following terms.
"Your name on a tree stand or ground blind on public land does not guarantee exclusive use."
Read the statement it's talking about exclusive use of the public land and not the blind or tree stand!
Not convinced yet, here's the final proof.
This is called THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORDER it's the fine print of the law and in section 2.9 (4) it states "(4) The placement or use of a ground blind on publicly owned lands shall in no way convey exclusive hunting rights to the area surrounding that blind. "
So if you find someone in your blind, kick the bum out!
It's your property. You have to share the land, it's state land!
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...2142--,00.html (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10319-32142--,00.html)
Raised Platforms and Tree Stands
All bow and crossbow hunters may hunt from a raised platform or tree stand, and bear and deer hunters may hunt from a raised platform or tree stand when using a firearm. All other firearm hunters are prohibited from using a raised platform or tree stand. A raised platform means a horizontal surface constructed or manufactured by a person that increases the field of vision of a person using the horizontal surface beyond the field of vision that normally would be attained by that person standing on the ground.
If you hunt on public land, your tree stand must be portable and your name and address must be affixed in legible English that can be easily read from the ground. Hunting platforms cannot be affixed or attached to any tree by nails, screws or bolts; however, a "T" bolt or similar device supplied by a tree stand manufacturer can be used.
Screw-in tree steps are illegal on public lands. It is illegal to use any item that penetrates through the bark of a tree in the construction or affixing of any device to assist in climbing a tree. Scaffolds, raised platforms, ladders, steps and any other device to assist in climbing a tree cannot be placed on public lands any earlier than September 1, and must be removed by the day following the close of the last deer season in the area. A permanent raised platform or tree stand may be used for hunting on private land with the permission of the landowner.
It is unlawful to use an illegal tree stand, scaffold, step, etc., regardless of who placed it on public lands. Your name on a tree stand or ground blind on public land does not guarantee exclusive use.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Wcao_22612_7.html
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORDER
2.9 “Ground blind” defined; requirements to use, occupy, place, build, construct, or maintain a ground blind on publicly owned lands; use or placement of blind does not convey exclusive hunting right.
(4) The placement or use of a ground blind on publicly owned lands shall in no way convey exclusive hunting rights to the area surrounding that blind.
I believe the misconception is in the following terms.
"Your name on a tree stand or ground blind on public land does not guarantee exclusive use."
Read the statement it's talking about exclusive use of the public land and not the blind or tree stand!
Not convinced yet, here's the final proof.
This is called THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORDER it's the fine print of the law and in section 2.9 (4) it states "(4) The placement or use of a ground blind on publicly owned lands shall in no way convey exclusive hunting rights to the area surrounding that blind. "
So if you find someone in your blind, kick the bum out!
It's your property. You have to share the land, it's state land!
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...2142--,00.html (http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10319-32142--,00.html)
Raised Platforms and Tree Stands
All bow and crossbow hunters may hunt from a raised platform or tree stand, and bear and deer hunters may hunt from a raised platform or tree stand when using a firearm. All other firearm hunters are prohibited from using a raised platform or tree stand. A raised platform means a horizontal surface constructed or manufactured by a person that increases the field of vision of a person using the horizontal surface beyond the field of vision that normally would be attained by that person standing on the ground.
If you hunt on public land, your tree stand must be portable and your name and address must be affixed in legible English that can be easily read from the ground. Hunting platforms cannot be affixed or attached to any tree by nails, screws or bolts; however, a "T" bolt or similar device supplied by a tree stand manufacturer can be used.
Screw-in tree steps are illegal on public lands. It is illegal to use any item that penetrates through the bark of a tree in the construction or affixing of any device to assist in climbing a tree. Scaffolds, raised platforms, ladders, steps and any other device to assist in climbing a tree cannot be placed on public lands any earlier than September 1, and must be removed by the day following the close of the last deer season in the area. A permanent raised platform or tree stand may be used for hunting on private land with the permission of the landowner.
It is unlawful to use an illegal tree stand, scaffold, step, etc., regardless of who placed it on public lands. Your name on a tree stand or ground blind on public land does not guarantee exclusive use.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Wcao_22612_7.html
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORDER
2.9 “Ground blind” defined; requirements to use, occupy, place, build, construct, or maintain a ground blind on publicly owned lands; use or placement of blind does not convey exclusive hunting right.
(4) The placement or use of a ground blind on publicly owned lands shall in no way convey exclusive hunting rights to the area surrounding that blind.