Dreaded didymo – or ‘rock snot’ – found in Upper Manistee River
Michigan DNR
December 9, 2021
Despite its coarse, woolly texture, didymo can grow into thick mats that cover the river bottom.
Michigan DNR
CWD testing seminars scheduled
Michigan DNR
November 24, 2021
The Michigan DNR, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan United Conservation Clubs and the National Deer Association will be hosting chronic wasting disease testing seminars in Montcalm, Kent and Ionia counties this fall. At the seminars,
Van Buren County suspect charged in poaching of nine trophy bucks
Michigan DNR
November 18, 2021
Police investigating an October domestic violence complaint discovered nine poached bucks in a barn located in Decatur. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers determined the illegal, trophy deer belonged to a previously convicted felon
Michigan DNR: And the top 10 best hunting practices for firearms deer season are …
Michigan DNR
November 12, 2021
Hunters can expect excellent conditions for the 2021 firearm deer season, which begins Monday, Nov. 15. As Michigan DNR conservation officers gear up for the season, they share best practices and tips to avoid the
DNR confirms recent cougar photo from Dickinson County
Michigan DNR
October 21, 2021
The photo recently gained news media attention after it was posted on social media.
DNR says common carp fish kill caused by KHV
Michigan DNR
September 23, 2021
The Michigan DNR has completed its investigation of the common carp mortality on Lake Orion in northeast Oakland County that occurred in mid-to late July. With the assistance of the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory at
Unmanned surface vessels scanning lakes Michigan, Huron
Mike Schoonveld
September 22, 2021
The use of sail drones is helping fisheries managers collect data on fish populations in the Great lakes.
In Michigan, state-record Chinook salmon tops 47 pounds
Michigan DNR
August 9, 2021
It also topped 47 inches (47.5) and bested the previous state-record Chinook salmon – 46.06 pounds, 43.5 inches – a mark that had stood since 1978.
State investigating common carp deaths in Michigan lake
Associated Press
August 5, 2021
LAKE ORION, Mich. — State officials are investigating the deaths of hundreds of adult common carp at an Oakland County lake. Michigan’s DNR said between 250 and 500 of the fish have been found dead
