Michigan DNR

The bi-annual event waives all permit and license fees for both Michigan and out of state residents the weekend of August 20 and 21, 2022.

The lucrative hobby of rock hunting is back in full swing for the summer 2022 season. Michigan is known for its diversity in rocks and minerals thanks to its surrounding bodies of water. These minerals have many reasons to be picked up for their contrasting colors and textures, but is this summer hobby actually harming our Great Lakes?

Ten species of turtles have begun to emerge from hibernation. Michigan DNR reminds residents taking these wild animals home is illegal and where to find license rehabilitators.

One woman on Facebook commented: "Were they planning on telling us about the burn in our backyard. This is 1st knowledge for me!"

The best time for sap production in Michigan is March. Sugar Maple trees in Michigan account for a fifth of maple syrup production in the United States.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers during the month of March to help at several state parks in West Michigan

New licenses were made available to purchase on Tuesday, March 1

A Van Buren County man got fined, sentenced to jail time, and will suffer a lifetime loss of hunting privileges after poaching nine trophy bucks.

Squirrel hunting season in Michigan runs September 15 - March 31. There are nine different of species of squirrels in Michigan, including the northern and southern flying squirrel.

The Michigan DNR is seeking tips after a likely arsonist destroys $35,000 worth of timber in the Allegan State Game Area.