Which agency administers a permit system for wildlife damage control in Michigan?

• A. Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Wildlife Division
• B. Michigan Dept of Agriculture
• C. Environmental Protection Agency
• D. Department of Transportation

Answer: (A)

The agency that administers a permit system for wildlife damage control in Michigan is the Wildlife Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This division is responsible for managing all of Michigan’s wildlife resources, which includes issuing depredation permits and licenses for nuisance wildlife control. These permits authorize specific control actions to protect crops, property, and human safety while ensuring wildlife are managed under state laws and conservation goals.

That’s why this agency is the correct choice: it directly oversees wildlife management and the legal framework for controlling wildlife problems. The Department of Agriculture handles broader agricultural programs and farm support, not wildlife damage permits. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees environmental protection and pesticide regulation at a broader level, not state wildlife depredation permits. The Department of Transportation focuses on roads and transportation issues, not wildlife damage control permits.