Michigan DNR’s popular Outdoor Skills Academy expands statewide
Michigan DNR
March 30, 2017
In-depth fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation classes offered throughout the year.
Michigan DNR
NRC sets bear hunting framework for 2017-18
Victor Skinner
March 30, 2017
Includes an overall increase in available tags for 2017-18 seasons in both Upper and Lower Peninsulas, as well as a ban on chocolate in bait, an increase in nonresident licenses and other changes.
Michigan DNR monitors waterfowl populations from the sky
Michigan DNR
March 28, 2017
In the 2016 survey, 157,028 ducks, 33,468 geese and 5,896 swans were observed. Goose observations increased in 2017, while duck observations were down about 5 percent and swan observations down 13 percent.
Voluntary deer check is only change Michigan hunters will see after bovine TB-positive case
Michigan DNR
March 24, 2017
Annually, the DNR tests thousands of white-tailed deer for bovine TB statewide. Due to this new steer finding, hunters within the 3-mile radius of this facility will be asked to voluntarily submit their deer heads
Maple syrup-making provides outdoor family fun in Michigan
Michigan DNR
March 23, 2017
There’s an old saying that goes, “From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks.” In this case, it was maple trees and the seed that was planted was that of inspiration. Last March, Christian LeSage, a Michigan
A spring ritual in Michigan: Walleye egg collection on the Muskegon
Michigan DNR
March 23, 2017
The DNR plans to collect approximately 50 million walleye eggs from the fishery in 2017, resulting in 14 million fry for transfer to rearing ponds and direct fry plants throughout the Lower Peninsula.
Michigan continues Upper Peninsula deer habitat improvement efforts
Michigan DNR
March 22, 2017
The Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative is a competitive grant program designed to enhance deer habitat on non-state-managed lands in the U.P.
Michigan DNR: Leave wildlife young in the wild
Michigan DNR
March 22, 2017
It’s important to remember that many species of wildlife hide their young for safety and that these babies are not abandoned. They simply have been hidden by their mother until she returns for them.
Spring birding tours on tap in Michigan
Michigan DNR
March 17, 2017
The tours – led by DNR Wildlife Division staff members, as well as volunteers from Ducks Unlimited and Audubon Clubs – may include a “sneak peek” driving tour into refuge areas that normally are closed.
