Michigan to offer track chairs at 25 state parks after hitting fundraising goal
Some 15 state parks already offer track chairs for those who use a wheelchair to explore beaches, trails, and even rivers. Thanks to the DNR hitting its fundraising goal, that number is expected to grow.
Some 15 state parks already offer track chairs for those who use a wheelchair to explore beaches, trails, and even rivers. Thanks to the DNR hitting its fundraising goal, that number is expected to grow.
Falling hunter numbers in Michigan among several challenges managing deer
In the early 2000s, Michigan had over 800,000 deer hunters. Twenty years later, that figure has almost been cut in half.
In the early 2000s, Michigan had over 800,000 deer hunters. Twenty years later, that figure has almost been cut in half.
State charges suspended DNR officer who shot camper at mid-Michigan park
The victim sued after suffering "numerous and permanent serious injuries", including a loss of a kidney, when he was shot by the off-duty DNR officer.
The victim sued after suffering "numerous and permanent serious injuries", including a loss of a kidney, when he was shot by the off-duty DNR officer.
Michigamme Highlands conservation project gets $1 million in grant funding
The Michigamme Highlands is part of a massive conservation project in the Upper Peninsula that would add a significant portion of protected land to the state.
The Michigamme Highlands is part of a massive conservation project in the Upper Peninsula that would add a significant portion of protected land to the state.
Fate of historic Belle Isle Boathouse to be decided in early 2024
The public is also asked to give input on the project, which currently has two proposals: a $43 million preservation of the historic property, or demolition.
The public is also asked to give input on the project, which currently has two proposals: a $43 million preservation of the historic property, or demolition.
Drugs, rifles seized from Michigan hunters on opening day of firearms season
While investigating two men who had cocaine on them, a second vehicle showed up driven by the father of the passenger. He was drunk and carrying a loaded pistol.
While investigating two men who had cocaine on them, a second vehicle showed up driven by the father of the passenger. He was drunk and carrying a loaded pistol.
Firearm hunting season in Michigan returns this week - here's everything to know
Some major changes are coming this firearm hunting season, including where the DNR is testing for Chronic Wasting Disease and new restrictions on some antlered bucks.
Some major changes are coming this firearm hunting season, including where the DNR is testing for Chronic Wasting Disease and new restrictions on some antlered bucks.
Discover a bear den in Michigan? Here's what the DNR wants you to do
You're wandering in the woods of northern Michigan when you stumble across the entrance to a bear den. What do you do?
You're wandering in the woods of northern Michigan when you stumble across the entrance to a bear den. What do you do?
Belle Isle Boathouse fate uncertain as officials consider demolishing historic structure
Fixing the boat house would not be cheap, coming in with a $50 million price tag by some estimates.
Fixing the boat house would not be cheap, coming in with a $50 million price tag by some estimates.
Michigan DNR asks residents to be on the lookout for an invasive Asian longhorned beetle
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to spend 10 minutes of their day checking the trees around their homes for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to spend 10 minutes of their day checking the trees around their homes for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.
Northern Michigan jack pine the target of budworm caterpillar
The well-known tree is a staple of the Great Lakes region. And if you make any trips up north, you may notice them sagging with reddish brown needles.
The well-known tree is a staple of the Great Lakes region. And if you make any trips up north, you may notice them sagging with reddish brown needles.
Wildfire threat still huge in rain-starved Michigan with 90% of Grayling blaze contained
May was almost unprecedented in its dryness, leading to extreme wildlife threats around the state.
May was almost unprecedented in its dryness, leading to extreme wildlife threats around the state.
Red pines in northern Michigan trimmed to promote seed growth
Driving along U.S. 2 will yield a strange sight: giant gaps of cut-down trees with the tops sheared off.
Driving along U.S. 2 will yield a strange sight: giant gaps of cut-down trees with the tops sheared off.
DNR: If you see these two flags, don't go in the water
More than a hundred people drowned last year after entering dangerous waters.
More than a hundred people drowned last year after entering dangerous waters.
Beavers, weasels, and more animal pests added to DNR's kill list
The Natural Resources Commission approved the order last week, more than doubling the list of approved pests that can be removed without a permit.
The Natural Resources Commission approved the order last week, more than doubling the list of approved pests that can be removed without a permit.
DNR rejects plan to expand Camp Grayling National Guard training space
After months of hearing public input and evaluating the plan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has decided not to allow the expansion of Camp Grayling, a National Guard training base.
After months of hearing public input and evaluating the plan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has decided not to allow the expansion of Camp Grayling, a National Guard training base.
'Becoming an Outdoors Woman' teaches skills, fun in Michigan's wilderness - How to apply
Improve your outdoor skills this summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula through the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman" program.
Improve your outdoor skills this summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula through the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman" program.
Grenade-shaped insect could be key to taking bite out of notorious invasive plant in Michigan
Ironically, it may be a non-native insect that helps the state push back on the growth of a non-native plant that can suffocate other plants.
Ironically, it may be a non-native insect that helps the state push back on the growth of a non-native plant that can suffocate other plants.
Michigan ice storm leaves behind scenes of beauty on Belle Isle
Belle Isle. Unpredictable weather. Pure Michigan.
Belle Isle. Unpredictable weather. Pure Michigan.
Michigan deer hunters reported more than 303K kills during 2022 season -- DNR breaks down the data
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources shared data from the first deer hunting season where hunters were required to report their harvests.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources shared data from the first deer hunting season where hunters were required to report their harvests.