Will Michigan House Bill 5108 Revitalize Michigan’s Commercial Fishing Future?

A legislative proposal is poised to bring a sea change. House Bill 5108, a beacon of hope for the commercial fishing industry, emerges against decades-long decline and regulatory challenges. This bill, introduced by State Representative Jason Morgan, is not just a legislative proposal; it’s a clarion call for revitalization, balancing economic aspirations with ecological sustainability for Michigan’s Fisheries.

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Michigan House Passes Bill Damaging to Commercial Fishing, Faceoff Coming in Senate

The Michigan House passed a trio of related bills that will cease all commercial perch fishing on the state’s Great Lakes. The “Trio” also continues to ban the taking of walleye and lake trout by the remaining 13 commercial fishing companies left in Michigan. The next step will be a vote in the Senate where it will face a competing bill that is less damaging to Michigan commercial fishing

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