Michigan DNR

Gray fox sightings are rare in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to report any gray fox sightings to help monitor their presence in the state.

Cougar sightings are becoming more common across Michigan, with more than a dozen confirmed so far in 2026.

Michigan confirms the bloody red shrimp has reached Lake Superior, making it the first time the invasive species has been found in all five Great Lakes.

Michigan homeowners are being urged to watch for signs of beech leaf disease in yards, neighborhoods, and local forests.

Another spring bear sighting occurred in a Mount Pleasant neighborhood, prompting wildlife officials to tranquilize the animal and relocate it outside the city limits.

Michigan’s “Three Free” Weekend returns June 13–14, offering free fishing, ORV riding, and state park entry across the state for a limited time of outdoor access.

Black bear sightings across parts of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula have increased this spring. Unfortunately, one of the bears spotted over the weekend was struck and killed by a vehicle.

For 51 years in Michigan, there was a 10-day muzzleloader season existed for whitetail deer. It has since changed significantly, including a new name and updated structure.

Just when you think you’ve got a handle on Michigan’s invasive plants, six more get added to a list that never seems to stop growing.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved a one-buck rule set to begin in 2027, but a number of changes will take effect in 2026.

The Detroit-area spring walleye run is considered some of the best fishing in the country, and regulations help manage the heavy angler pressure.

Michigan’s black bear population is growing in the Lower Peninsula, with sightings spreading farther south. The DNR confirmed the furthest southeast bear sighting ever recorded.