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 New for the 2012 hunting season — Mentored Youth Hunting.
The DNR and a Mentored Youth Hunting team are hard at work on the regulations to govern this important program. You won't find a state with a prouder hunting tradition than Michigan! A DNR program aimed at getting children under 10 interesting in hunting and fishing, Mentored Youth Hunting licenses go on sale March 1. The "package" license includes spring and fall turkey tags (valid for public or private land), a small game license, a furbearer trapping permit, two deer tags (valid for antlered or antlerless deer) and an all-species fishing license. Learn more about this exciting hunting opportunity! |  2012 Winter Free Fishing Weekend Set for February 18 & 19
Join the DNR in an effort to get more individuals of all ages out fishing as part of the annual winter Free Fishing Weekend! For two days all fishing license fees will be waived so residents and out-of-state visitors can enjoy fishing for all species of fish during their respective open seasons. Please note all regulations will still apply during that time. We welcome you to become a part of the tradition this February, join us for a time to get together and have some fishing fun! |  Natural Resources Hard at Work, Ready for Play 
Michigan's natural resources — cascading waterfalls; abundant fishing streams; a vast, interconnected trail
system; lush forests; and diverse wildlife — have always been an outstanding source of outdoor enjoyment and
an important driver of the state's economy and quality of life.
The Department of Natural Resources is proud
to manage and protect these resources for current and future generations... |  Wolves Removed from Federal Endangered Species List
Michigan's wolf population was officially removed from the federal endangered species list on Friday, Jan. 27. Management authority over wolves has returned to the DNR, putting the state's Wolf Management Plan into effect. Wolves remain a protected, nongame species in Michigan, but state management will afford more options when dealing with wolves threatening livestock or dogs. For more details, read the official press release. | • >> Top News Archive |
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 Winter Sports Heat Up the Season at Muskegon State Park
One venue shines especially brightly during the winter: Muskegon State Park, which boasts a winter sports complex guaranteed to satisfy your outdoor recreation desires.
|  Youths Attend Rabbit Hunt at State Game Area
Two dozen youngsters, mostly boys but some young ladies as well, were on hand for the Saturday, Jan. 21, event, which was hosted by the Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Division, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the United Sportsmen's Alliance (MMUSA) and the Belding Sportsman's Club. The youths came with parents, mentors or friends to be part of the first of what the sponsors envision as an annual event.
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Media Contact Info
• Ed Golder-DNR
517-335-3014 | • Debbie Munson Badini-DNR
906-226-1352 | • Brad Wurfel-DEQ
517-373-7917 |
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Audio Interviews
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• DNR Segments from Q1 Buck Pole
These short video segments from the Q1 Buck Pole televsion show cover a variety of DNR initiatives and other natural resources topics of interest. | • Explore Bowhunting
A video about youth involvement in Michigan bowhunting. | • How Much Do You Know About Michigan's Civil War Battle Flags?
Learn about Michigan's 3rd Infantry Regiment flag. Michigan Historical Center Director Sandra Clark and education staff member Eric Perkins explain the
history behind this particular flag from Grand Rapids, and explain why being the flag bearer came with some very big risks. | • Shields of Gold: DNR Conservation Officers
This video montage, set to music, illustrates
the work DNR conservation officers perform in
the course of protecting Michigan's natural
resources and environment. |
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