Michigan Department of Natural Resources

DNR fishing report: Safety is most important consideration as ice continues to form
By Ron Rop on January 18, 2013
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Safety is a must if you’re going ice fishing. Be sure to use the buddy system and let someone know where...
Inaugural Wetland Wonders Challenge contest in full swing
By Ron Rop on October 5, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters about the new Wetland Wonders Challenge. The contest focuses...
DNR reminds hunters to call ahead before registering bear
By Ron Rop on October 5, 2012
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

With the bear hunting season in full swing, the Department of Natural Resources reminds successful bear hunters to call ahead to...
DNR weekly fishing report: Salmon fishing continues to slow down for area anglers
By Ron Rop on October 4, 2012
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Here are some reminders and requests from the Michigan DNR along with its weekly fishing report.

Anglers are reminded that all Type...
Archery season now open throughout the state
By Ron Rop on October 2, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the archery deer season opened statewide on Monday, Oct. 1. The season...

DNR fishing report: Fish are there, but high winds preventing Big Lake anglers from getting to them
By Ron Rop on September 27, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fall fishing is in full swing, but that also means the weather can play a factor in your fishing trip....
DNR report: Muskegon County among 24 counties with confirmed cases of EHD
By Ron Rop on September 24, 2012
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health announced that epizootic hemorrhagic...
DNR to reduce chinook salmon stocking in Lake Michigan by 50 percent
By Ron Rop on September 24, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that, following more than a year of deliberations with constituents, scientists and...
Area anglers finding cooperative salmon in Big Lake, area rivers
By Ron Rop on September 20, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fall fishing means salmon and anglers are finding them not only in the Big Lake, but on area rivers as...
DNR weekly fishing report: There are still some salmon to be caught in area waters
By Ron Rop on September 13, 2012
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The fishery for adult chinook salmon on Lake Michigan is starting to wind down, however steelhead and younger salmon can still...

DNR weekly fishing report: Salmon, trout main targets of anglers
By Ron Rop on September 6, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Now that Labor Day is past, the vast majority of fishing effort will turn to salmon and trout. Those wishing...
Antlerless deer license drawing results released today on DNR website
By Ron Rop on September 5, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer license drawing results and leftover antlerless license quantities are now...
DNR outdoor briefs: Fall is coming and so are some outdoor events, activities
By Ron Rop on September 2, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Here are some outdoor fall events sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as well as some other useful...
Opportunities abound for Michigan hunters targeting smallgame, waterfowl
By Ron Rop on September 1, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Small game hunting season begins today with the opening of the early Canada goose season and continues until rabbit and...
DNR fishing report: Weekend’s high temperatures could slow down anglers’ success rates
By Ron Rop on August 30, 2012
THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Late summer fishing is going strong however hot weather into the weekend may slow catch rates. Those fishing the inland...

DNR urges campers to use extra caution this weekend when building campfire
By Ron Rop on August 30, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Warm summer temperatures and a lack of moisture throughout Michigan have created ongoing high fire-danger conditions. With predictions for more...
Leftover fall turkey licenses on sale now
By Ron Rop on August 28, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that fall turkey hunting license drawing results and leftover license quantities are available...
DNR fishing report: Area anglers going deep for salmon on Big Lake; Muskegon Lake still slow for salmon
By Ron Rop on August 23, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Inland lake fishing is still going strong. Stream trout fishing is good however few anglers are taking advantage of it....
DNR fishing report: Big Lake anglers finding some cooperative salmon
By Ron Rop on August 16, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Fishing is starting to recover after storms and high winds moved through the state and cooler water temperatures are occurring....
DNR updates Michigan’s plan for managing chronic wasting disease
By Ron Rop on August 12, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Natural Resources Commission adopted changes to chronic wasting disease baiting and feeding regulations, as outlined in the state’s newly...