ATTENTION MICHIGAN COYOTE HUNTERS! New regulations for 2026- Merle Jones
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this first episode of 2026, we welcome back Merle Jones from Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association.
We discuss recent changes to coyote hunting regulations in Michigan, specifically Amendment 10 of 2025, which established a new coyote management season alongside the existing hunting season. Merle, Public Relations Director for MTCPA, explained how this amendment came about, following a legal challenge against the previous reduced season, with the NRC ultimately voting unanimously to restore year-round management capabilities while maintaining scientific principles. The discussion covers specific regulations, including carcass disposal requirements and the continued prohibition of non-lethal cable restraints during the management season. Merle also shares insights about the Furbearer Work Group meetings and the importance of stakeholder participation in wildlife management decisions. The conversation concluded with Merle encouraging listeners to support MTCPA through memberships and donations to help continue their advocacy work, as well as a recap of his experiences with the 2026 Great Lakes Region Predator Challenge.
As always, THANK YOU for listening!
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In this first episode of 2026, we welcome back Merle Jones from Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association. We discuss recent changes to coyote hunting regulations in Michigan, specifically Amendment 10 of 2025, which established a new coyote management season alongside the existing hunting season. Merle, Public Relations Director for MTCPA, explained how this amendment came about, following a legal challenge against the previous reduced season, with the NRC ultimately voting unanimously to restore year-round management capabilities while maintaining scientific principles. The discussion covers specific regulations, including carcass disposal requirements and the continued prohibition of non-lethal cable restraints during the management season. Merle also shares insights about the Furbearer Work Group meetings and the importance of stakeholder participation in wildlife management decisions. The conversation concluded with Merle encouraging listeners to support MTCPA through memberships and donations to help continue their advocacy work, as well as a recap of his experiences with the 2026 Great Lakes Region Predator Challenge. As always, THANK YOU for listening! Predator Thermal Optics code "ptothermal" for 10% off all Predator Thermal Optics brand Scopes and Monoculars www.predatorthermaloptics.com www.predatorhunteroutdoors.com code: tripod for 10% off tripods and mounts code: light for 20% off lighting products Predator Hunter Outdoors ATN Prym1 Wiebe Knives- code "OVERDRIVE15" for 15% off you entire order High Pressure Pneumatics Razor Broadheads- code "Overdrive10" for 10% off your order