The order is effective October 8
LANSING (AP) -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has drafted an order that lists sporting swine as an invasive species effective Oct. 8.
The agency said Friday it was acting on a request from Gov. Rick Snyder, and the purpose of the extension is to give state lawmakers time to pass legislation that would create a regulatory program for sporting swine hunting and breeding facilities in Michigan.
The original order listing sporting swine as an invasive species was signed by former DNR Director Rebecca Humphries in December and post-dated for July 8.
The state House has passed legislation, and the extension will give the Senate an opportunity to act on the bills.
Sporting swine are a mix of Eurasian or Russian boars or swine that are bred and used for hunting purposes.
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