DNR

Michigan’s “Three Free” Weekend returns June 13–14, offering free fishing, ORV riding, and state park entry across the state for a limited time of outdoor access.

Michigan just rolled out a new way to check burn permits. Here’s what changed and what you need to know before burning.

The Michigan DNR is hiring more than 1,300 seasonal park workers for summer 2026, with some jobs starting as early as April. Here’s what to know about pay, duties, and how to apply.

Michigan wildlife officials confirm two cougar kittens spotted in the Upper Peninsula in March are alive and traveling with their mother, marking the state’s first verified cougar reproduction in more than 100 years.

A local hero found an injured owl abandoned in a bag, and now it's in the hands of compassionate wildlife experts.

A wild turkey has been hanging around the streets of Grandville. It was spotted walking into traffic near RiverTown Crossings and captured by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The Michigan House just approved a bill that would stop DNR officers from entering private property without a search warrant.

Michigan State Troopers in Grayling rescued an injured red-tailed hawk on Oct. 15 in a parking lot using a blanket and pet carrier—watch video of the rescue.

A tiny invasive bug, the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), is rapidly killing off Michigan's hemlock trees, threatening ecosystems and cold-water fisheries within 5-7 years if unchecked.

American White Pelicans—yes, the giant birds—are ditching Florida and nesting in Michigan. They’ve been here 15 years, but we’re finally noticing.

Every county in Michigan is seeing a surge in coyote populations.. Michigan lawmakers proposed a new bill that would bring back year-round coyote hunting.

Unleash your inner artist! Michigan DNR invites you to create a sticker for the 10th anniversary of the Outdoor Adventure Center. Maybe your design will go viral like the Michigan 'I Voted' werewolf sticker!