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.

How to report deer to the Michigan DNR as firearm hunting season begins

Firearm deer hunting season has started in Michigan. If you're hunting, don't forget that you are required to report your kills to the Department of Natural Resources.

Belle Isle conservatory to close until 2024 for renovations to dome

The closure will commence in November. If there was ever a time to visit the historic conservatory before closing for years, the upcoming week may be the best time to do it.

Poachers caught with over 460 pounds of salmon by Michigan DNR

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said officers caught a group of poachers with over 460 pounds of illegally caught salmon.

Michigan hunting season: Don't forget to report your deer to the DNR this season

If you are headed out during Michigan's bow hunting season, don't forget that you are required to report your deer kills to the Department of Natural Resources.

Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list

From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.

Michigan DNR asks people to look out for invasive Asian longhorned beetle

The non-native beetle is colored with a shiny black exterior that has random white spots. It's known for attacking some of the most common trees native to Michigan.

First case of Beech leaf disease in Michigan detected in St. Clair County

The discovery of the tiny nematode in a St. Clair County private woodlot is a worrying development for scientists, who still don't fully understand the disease that now threatens over 37 million Michigan trees.

Kwame Kilpatrick crowdfunds new home • Dead body discovered in Chesterfield ditch • Land and vehicle auctions

Kwame's fundraising efforts for a new home draw questions, a pedestrian's gruesome discovery in Chesterfield Township, and a pair of public auctions for land and vehicles: here are the top stories from FOX 2's Week in Review.

Harsens Island conservation targets depleted secretive black tern bird species

It's not a canary in the coal mine, but a tern in the wetland that's got conservationists worried about the environmental health of migratory birds and the Great Lakes wetlands.

Deer with can stuck on nose hasn't eaten in a week, Waterford man says

“If you see her standing in the backyard, she just stands in the corner watching the other ones eat. It's just heartbreaking," said Scott Sisk, who has tried for a week to get the animal help.

Michigan man jailed, fined, and banned for life from hunting after poaching 9 deer

Justin Ernst first came on law enforcement's radar during a domestic violence complaint. While on the scene, police noticed several deer in a nearby barn.

Judge restores protection for gray wolves in Michigan, across much of U.S.

The removal of wolves from the endangered species list happened in the waning days of the Trump administration. But a judge said the government failed to show wolf populations could be sustained in the Midwest.

Hunting season: How to get your deer tested for chronic wasting disease in Michigan

Hunters can get their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) for free in some parts of Michigan. The DNR has also partnered with labs for testing in areas where it is not free.