Residents looking to save on heating costs this fall can collect firewood from select state-managed lands with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources fuelwood permit, valid through Dec. 31. The permits cost $20 and allow individuals to gather dead and downed wood...
By Andy Henion Communications representative, Wildlife Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Building on a longstanding partnership with Indigenous nations, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is intensifying its commitment to sowing manoomin, a...
Legislation advanced by the Michigan House would require the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to get a search warrant before entering private property — an action that drew sharp criticism from Republican state Rep. Dave Prestin of Cedar River, who accused the...
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday enacted regulation changes on several inland trout lakes in the Upper Peninsula, effective Oct. 10, 2025. Four lakes have changed regulation types and four others...
Each autumn, thousands of birds pass through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on their journey south. From loons to great gray owls, the U.P. offers some of the best birdwatching opportunities in the Midwest. Here are a few of the top destinations to experience the wonder...
Deer hunters taking part in Michigan’s Oct. 1-Nov. 14 archery season could see a strong statewide harvest. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ newly published 2025 deer hunting preview indicates this year’s deer harvest could be strong overall – mirroring a...
