Michigan DNR

Some Michiganders look forward to Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even their birthday as their favorite holiday. Others view October 1st as their favorite holiday.

Just last week, police found a crocodile on someone's front lawn, and now the DNR has photos of an alligator in the wild in another location.

“Deer Drop-In Mondays” are Michigan DNR’s thank-you to hunters, offering Q&As, swag, and a stress-free chance to meet officers.

Archery season for whitetail deer begin's October 1, 2025, but there's one county in which health officials have issued a 'Do Not Eat' venison or fish from that area.

n Michigan, poachers face not just fines and jail—but public humiliation at the DNR’s Poachers’ Wall of Shame in Lansing. If you hunt out of season or without permissions, your trophy might hang there.

It's not a good sign when cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) show up in Michigan's deer population. The Michigan DNR have detected four cases so far.

Beavers can sometimes dam up an area, causing problems for humans. Is it legal in Michigan to tear down a beaver dam?

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a 100-year milestone of successful regulated bear hunting.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is using a new method to track the state's elk population for 2025.

Invasive golden oyster mushrooms are spreading fast in Michigan—see how to spot them and help protect local forests.

Michigan’s DNR asks you to join ‘Tree Check Month’ this August. Be on the lookout for this invasive species and report and preserve any sightings to protect our trees.

A foreign investor may own 500K+ acres in Michigan. Lawmakers want change.