The Natural Resources Commission voted to restrict hunting coyote between April 16 and July 14 in Michigan - a decision criticized by some hunter groups.
On March 14, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to close coyote hunting from April 16 to July 14. Hunting groups responded with litigation.
State wildlife officials shortened the season by three months to keep hunters from orphaning pups in the den. But two hunting and trapping advocacy groups argue that decision was illegal.
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