Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has its hands full with wildlife issues, & accordingly, what follows is a brief outline of some of pro-active measures being proposed…
Michigan’s DNR Has Its Hands Full With Wildlife Issues
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Today is Tuesday, October 19, 2021 
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F.J. McLain State Park Funding Totals $3 million for Park Improvements
Work was initially planned to begin this spring, but has been postponed until after Labor Day (Sept. 4) and the busy summertime camping season.
Living in Michigan Bear Country: How to Reduce Bear Confilicts
Longer daylight hours, warming temperatures and new green plants have wildlife moving and sightings of Michigan bear increasing.
Michigan DNR Announces Michigan’s Free ORV Weekends June 10-11 and Aug. 19-20
Off-road enthusiasts will not need to possess an ORV license or trail permit on these dates, saving riders up to $36.25.
Michigan Wetland Wonders Challenge Winners Receive Their Prizes
To be entered in the drawing, participants needed to hunt at three or more of the seven southern Michigan Wetland Wonders.
Michigan DNR Awards $100,000 in U.P. Deer Habitat Improvement Grants
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $100,000 in deer habitat improvement grants in the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan Forest Legacy Program Nomination Applications Available
The Michigan DNR today announced that the application to nominate forest land for enrollment in Michigan’s Forest Legacy Program is available online.
Michigan DNR Update of Bovine TB Impact on Area Hunters
Earlier this week, the Michigan DNR announced the finding of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a sample taken from a 2-year-old steer from Newaygo County.
Michigan DNR Private Landowners to Help Improve Deer Wintering Habitat
Michigan DNR seeks private landowners to help improve deer wintering habitat in Upper Peninsula counties through cost-share programs.
Highland Copper Resumes Resumes Exploratory Drilling in Michigan State Park
Highland Copper crews were scheduled to begin exploratory copper drilling today on Gogebic County land within the right-of-way of County Road 519.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Creates Conservation Officer Appreciation Day
Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed Wednesday, March 15, as Michigan Conservation Officer Appreciation Day in recognition of the men, women who serve the DNR.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Offers Turkey Hunt Workshop in Michigan
Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program is offering a Beyond BOW Turkey Hunt workshop for women in the Cass City area.
Michigan DNR Issues Final Little Presque Isle Trails Plan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today issued its final decision on non-motorized trails designations at Little Presque Isle.
Michigan: Artists Sought for Residence Program at Porcupine Mountains
Applications for the 2017 spring, summer and fall and 2018 winter residencies must be received by March 31, 2017. Artists will be notified on or before April 21, 2017.
Michigan DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline Now Accepts Text Messages
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making it easier for citizens to report fish and game violations through the convenience of text messaging.
Coyote Sightings And What You Can Do To Prevent Conflicts
According to the Michigan DNR, coyotes can be found everywhere – forests, fields, farmlands, backyards, neighborhoods and cities.
Michigan DNR Seeks Off Road Vehicle Safety Education Instructors
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recruiting instructors for its off-road vehicle safety education program.
Michigan: Highland Copper halts Copper Exploration at Porcupine Mountains
Highland Copper has interrupted its winter exploration on a 1-mile-square section of state-managed property at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park due to unseasonably warm weather.
Volunteers Needed For Annual Michigan DNR Frog, Toad Survey
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers throughout the state to assist with its annual frog and toad survey.
Michigan DNR Divisions Work with Partners to Battle Summer Storm Damage
The storm dumped 11 inches of rain, in just four hours, causing flooding that washed out a campground and turned Lake Superior into a muddy brown slur.
