Larson is the third generation of Norwegian and Swedish immigrants who left Scandinavia to homestead in Minnesota in the late 1800s. The surnames and immigration dates of his great-grandparents are Bangen (1866, Norway), Berg (1867, Norway), Larson (1868, Norway), and Watterburg (1879, Sweden).
Residents and non-residents younger than 16 years of age and residents who have reached 60 years of age prior to June 1, 2000 and have lived in the state for two years prior to application are not required to obtain the following licenses: basic and saltwater fishing, basic hunting, big game, bow, muzzleloader, LA duck, turkey stamp.
The NREPA currently requires all persons 65 years of age and older who wish to fish the state's waters to obtain fishing licenses and allows Michigan seniors to purchase a senior restricted fishing license, senior all-species fishing license, or a senior 24-hour fishing license at discounted rates.