Michigan DNR

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently announced that a one-buck rule will take effect in 2027. The DNR has developed a pilot program where hunters could earn a second buck.

For over 30 years, the Michigan DNR has monitored wolves in the Upper Peninsula. For the first time, researchers have estimated the population using trail-camera data.

Two women and a boy went missing for three days while tubing on the Muskegon River. The DNR and MSP searched for them after finding their tubes along the riverbank. Watch the rescue video.

Invasive plants remain a growing concern across Michigan, and another fast-spreading species is now spreading from county to county.

Once as rare as prehistoric dinosaurs in Michigan waters, lake sturgeon have rebounded thanks to years of conservation. Researchers now say these ancient fish may live more than 400 years.

A new law now allows people in Michigan's Lower Peninsula to once again feed wildlife and birds for recreational viewing, but it does not reinstate the use of bait piles for deer hunting.

Michigan’s abundance of public land gives hunters and outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to explore and hunt. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added nearly 400 more acres for public access.

After more than 30 years of recovery efforts, Michigan’s lake sturgeon population continues to increase. Now, the DNR is seeking information about a 6-foot sturgeon illegally dumped along a roadway.

The severe winter of 2025–2026 brought heavy snowfall to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, making it difficult for white-tailed deer to find food and survive.

Michigan DNR is waiving camping cancellation fees as wildfire smoke creates hazardous air quality and forces campers to change their plans.

Isle Royale wolves are becoming increasingly bold as they grow accustomed to human presence. Their repeated appearances at campgrounds in search of food have led officials to temporarily close two campgrounds.

Have you dreamed of owning a home on the water or having your own hunting property? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is holding an auction that could help turn those dreams into reality.