Michigan deer hunting numbers trending up in 2025
Almost a week into firearms season, deer hunters and Michiganders have bagged over 180,000 does and bucks.
Michigan hunting fee hike: Senate approves increase to cost of license
If signed into law, the hunting and fishing license increase would mean tens of millions of dollars in additional state revenue.
Michigan hunting suffering from severe drought conditions impacting state
Michigan's worst drought in a decade is starting to impact more than water levels and the state's trees. According to the Department of Natural Resources, hunting conditions are now suffering due to the drop in rainfall.
More Great Lakes spearfishing? Michigan anglers push for better opportunities
Those that spearfish in Michigan can only do so in limited parts of the Great Lakes and can only harvest three game fish. A looming decision in October could greatly expand opportunities.
More hunting on Beaver Island? Michigan wants 20 more days of harvesting antlerless deer
Twenty additional hunting days on the Lake Michigan island would greatly expand the amount of time someone can harvest deer on the island.
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
Wildlife Commissioner admonishes Ted Nugent over DNR comments
Weeks after the Michigan-native musician unleashed a tirade on the DNR, calling its officers "jack-booted thugs," a commissioner admonished Ted Nugent for his comments.
Lake whitefish numbers continue perilous decline as NRC set to discuss problem
One of the state's most iconic fish are struggling with several environmental stressors. Regulators will take up the issue on Thursday.
Has Michigan's deer hunter problem bottomed out?
New data from the DNR reveals Michigan may have finally bucked a trend that has persisted for decades.
Great Lakes safe fish guidelines: How much fish you can safely eat per month
Michigan has some of the best fishing in the world. But toxic 'forever chemicals' like PFAS makes eating them less safe. Here are the guidelines for fish caught in each Great Lake.
Michigan expands bow hunting for antlerless deer in the Upper Peninsula
The policy change comes amid unprecedented challenges managing Michigan's deer populations.
Lake sturgeon are being accidentally caught in Michigan, leading to DNR reminder about protected species
Anyone that accidentally catches the protected species should release them immediately, the DNR says.
Michigan Arctic grayling's reintroduction effort nearing major milestone in 2025
They disappeared over a hundred years ago. Now, Michigan is closer than its ever been to Arctic grayling returning to its rivers.
Bill raising Michigan hunting and fishing licenses prices clears committee
In addition to raising the costs of licenses, the legislation also lowers the age requirement for acquiring a fishing license to 16 years old, as well as lower the senior discount from 60% to 25%.