LANSING — House Bill 4285 passed in the Michigan House Wednesday, a bill that would present Michigan schools the option of offering hunter safety programs for grades 6 through 12. The bill passed with overwhelming support, 101 – 7, with two not voting. Among those who supported the bill were State Reps. Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) and Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock). Bohnak issued a release regarding the passage of the bill.

“Hunting heritage runs deep in the Upper Peninsula,” Bohnak said. “However, in recent years, fewer and fewer people have taken up the tradition and become hunters. If we can equip students with the training they need to be hunters, maybe we can reignite a love of the outdoors in kids throughout the U.P. and across Michigan.”

The bill creates an elective firearm safety program

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