05/29/2026
Michigan Farm Bureau is advocating and sending representation to Lansing in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802.
Their representative was once a member of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and claims to be an avid outdoorsman. An avid outdoorsman would never contribute to the destruction of a world-class fishery, or the demise that will follow in a domino effect to the local communities that survive due to the recreational draw of the Saginaw Bay, to line an employers' pockets. If you insure with Michigan Farm Bureau, I recommend reaching out to your agent or representative and voicing your concerns with their support of HB 5801 and HB 5802 if you would like to ensure that commercial netters keep their filthy, slimeball hands off of our walleye.
EVEN THE MICHIGAN DNR OPPOSES HB 5801 AND HB 5802, BUT AN INSURANCE COMPANY CERTAINLY KNOWS WHAT WE SHOULD WITH OUR RESOURCES. THIS IS PURELY A MONEY GRAB.
GIVE ME A BREAK. I would like to thank those who spoke or submitted testimony in opposition of these horrible bills.