324.42711 Released or escaped game as property of state; permission to release game birds required. Sec. 42711. (1) Game that are released or that escape from the premises of a person licensed under this part become the property of the state. (2) Game birds shall not be released without the written permission of the department. History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA