Michigan DNR bulks up ORV state forest road map
The most recent mapping and inventory review process yielded a net increase of 31.5 miles of roads open to ORV users, compared to a year ago.
Michigan Natural Resources Commission
Perch anglers, don’t forget new regs cutting daily possession limit in half
Bag goes from 50 to 25 on most waters starting April 1.
Michigan OKs wide-ranging deer hunting regs in bid to rein in CWD
Action came after months of input from hunters, residents and others interested in the long-term health of the state’s deer population.
Michigan CWD symposium brings together national wildlife, disease experts
DNR: Gathering provided an opportunity to share ideas and focus on finding solutions for containing CWD.
Michigan hunters take aim at sandhill cranes, mourning doves
Michigan United Conservation Clubs passed two measures at its annual convention earlier this month to seek hunting seasons for both species.
Estimated moose numbers up by nearly 100 in western Upper Peninsula
That core population area is estimated at 378 animals, up from 285 in 2015, but moose hunt in Michigan is not currently being considered.
Panel to adopt fishing, deer hunting rules
Votes on deer regulations and rules for catching salmon, trout, whitefish and smelt will follow a public comment period.
Changes made to lake trout regulations on parts of lakes Huron and Michigan
The regulation changes will result in expanded angling opportunities, including keeping the lake trout season open year-round in some locations.
DNR recommending deer regulation changes
Regulations set in 2017 are recommended to be in place for three years.
Natural Resources Commission, DNR to create scientific panel on CWD
The purpose of the resolution is to have scientists and experts “advise the NRC, the DNR or other applicable agencies on further steps and actions which could be implemented to substantially mitigate or eliminate CWD in Michigan.”
Michigan governor signs law authorizing state wolf hunting
Would authorize wolf hunting if Congress or federal courts revisit the issue.
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