to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SCR 6 before the committee: SCR 6 (Sen. McBroom) A concurrent resolution to urge the Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources to end the research study begun in 2019 concerning the effectiveness of antler point restrictions as a management tool in the chronic wasting disease core area. Senator McBroom testified in support of SCR 6. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Sweeney, representing Concerned Sportsmen of Michigan, testified in support of SCR 6. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Doug Roberts, President, United Deer Farmers of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Erik Schnelle, President, Michigan Advisory Council of the National Deer Association. He was joined by Josh Hillyard, Assistant Director of Grass Roots; Torin Miller, Director of Policy; and Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov