Michigan DNR

Free fishing, free ORV trails, and free state park entry return to Michigan during the DNR's annual Three Free Weekend this June.

Michigan deer hunting rules change for 2026–27 with new seasons, fewer restrictions, and major updates affecting hunters statewide.

Kalamazoo’s 'Buzz in the Zoo' expands 'No Mow May' to help Michigan bees, butterflies, and pollinators with eco-friendly lawn care.

Learn how monarch butterflies migrate through Michigan and where to spot them while supporting pollinators with simple habitat tips.

Michigan turtles are emerging from hibernation this March and April, increasing sightings as they begin searching for mates across the state.

A northern Michigan park closes nightly for the blue-spotted salamander migration as local students and neighbors protect the amphibians.

A Michigan campus launches a new pollinator program to protect bees and wildlife while engaging students and the local community.

Experts say cold winter temps will not stop Michigan ticks as activity could begin once temperatures rise above 40 degrees.

A deer was found dead on a driving range at a golf course in Michigan. Authorities from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported that the animal had been shot with a rifle linked to a convicted felon.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has created a new management season for coyotes which goes into effect on March 2, 2026.