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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Michigan ice storm leaves behind scenes of beauty on Belle Isle
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.
Thieves caught looting copper mine in the Upper Peninsula, DNR says
Officials with the DNR received a tip about people robbing an abandoned copper mine in the Keweenaw Peninsula. They soon found three men hauling raw ore from the shaft.
DNR map shows largest-ever fish catches in Michigan
The DNR's new toy has more than just record-breaking catches. It also shows where other species of fish were caught around the state for anyone looking to test their luck.
Macomb Township man shot 3 hawks after utility company refused to cut down trees
The 65-year-old first lied about shooting the birds, saying he was targeting nuisance squirrels. He eventually confessed after saying he was angry with his utility company for not cutting down the trees.
DNR's new system for reporting deer harvests a 'huge' step forward for tracking diseases
This is the first year reporting deer harvests is mandatory - a big change for hunters. The state of Michigan was one of the few states that hadn't moved their system online.
MDOT permanently closing Canfield pedestrian bridge
The well-trafficked bridge is frequently used by people trying to get over the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.