Apr 18, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making great strides in preparing for the Nov. 1 Central Reservation System transition to a new vendor, Camis, Inc., headquartered in Ann Arbor. Camis will provide a new and improved reservat... READ MORE
Apr 16, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources As part of the DNR’s Explore Michigan's Wetland Wonders campaign, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) has partnered with the DNR to hold a new contest for outdoor enthusiasts. Consumers Energy is graciously sponsoring th... READ MORE
Apr 15, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation officers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are reminding spring anglers to exercise caution and use river etiquette while out steelheading this spring. Many of the state’s rivers are experiencing high ... READ MORE
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Apr 15, 2013 By Jason Goorman Local Sports Journal If you've never seen surfing on Lake Michigan, now is your chance. Check out what went down in st. Joseph this past weekend as Jack Nordgren was on hand to sign his new book, Wave Chasers 2. Nordgren's new book features surfing on all ... READ MORE
Apr 09, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources With the arrival of spring, wild animals are giving birth and hatching the next generation. Baby red foxes appeared in dens during the last days of March and the first days of April. The first litters of cottontails will appear soon... READ MORE
Apr 01, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources To ensure Michigan’s fisheries resources are managed properly and provide the best benefits to anglers and the public, the Department of Natural Resources annually adjusts fishing regulations. For the coming 2013-2014 angling year, wh... READ MORE
Mar 30, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing license season begins Monday, April 1. All 2012 fishing licenses expire on March 31, 2013. Anglers have a choice of a variety of licenses and prices are uncha... READ MORE
Mar 25, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources has planned a full schedule of Arbor Day programs throughout the state on April 26-27. Guests are invited to join state park and visitor center staff for family-friendly outdoor programs that ce... READ MORE
Mar 22, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources When Michigan began rebuilding its wild turkey population in the 1950s, Allegan County was the center of the effort. Birds were brought in from Pennsylvania and were released there. But as the population grew and expansion became a ... READ MORE
Mar 18, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Gillette Visitor Center at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon is inviting residents to submit their best work to a “Michigan Wildflower” photo contest. Choose a favorite photo from last year or take a trek through the wood... READ MORE
Mar 13, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources today reminded Muskegon River anglers that Fisheries Division personnel will be taking walleye eggs below Croton Dam starting the third week of March. The DNR plans to collect approximately 45 mill... READ MORE
Mar 03, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources is reminding Michigan resident disabled veteran hunters and anglers that they can obtain free hunting and fishing licenses at their favorite retail agent or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com on ... READ MORE
Mar 01, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check their spring turkey drawing results and the availability of leftover licenses, now online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Leftover spring turkey licenses go on sale... READ MORE
Feb 25, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Residents interested in the future of Grand Haven State Park are invited to attend the next meeting of the Friends of Grand Haven State Park, set for Monday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at the Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave., in Gran... READ MORE
Feb 20, 2013 Department of Natural Resources Although the overall number of hunters in Michigan has been on a slight decline, the Department of Natural Resources reports that a recent deer hunter survey shows growth in one method of deer hunting – crossbows. In the past, only hunters wit... READ MORE
Feb 17, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources announced the 2012 results from its Master Angler program, which has been in place since 1973 and recognizes large fish caught by recreational anglers. This past year 1,189 anglers representi... READ MORE
Feb 11, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources On Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17, everyone in Michigan – including residents and non-residents – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. These two days make up the Winter Free Fish... READ MORE
Feb 08, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources today announced new fishing opportunities for dip-net anglers. The dip-net season has been modified and will now open statewide on March 20, as opposed to its previous date of April 1. Additionally, ... READ MORE
Jan 29, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the deadline for purchasing spring turkey hunting applications is fast approaching. The last day to purchase an application is Friday. The application fee is $4. Hunters may ap... READ MORE
Jan 24, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Waters in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula are freezing but anglers still need to use caution. Rivers may have flow ice coming down so use caution. Anglers are reminded to wear a life jacket, test the ice before you go, never go... READ MORE