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Mute Swans - Invading Michigan's Waters
mute swans brochure coverMute swans are an invasive non-native species that pose a growing threat to native animals, habitat and people. Their numbers are well above an acceptable range, requiring the DNR to increase management efforts. The DNR needs your help to decrease this invasive population.

To learn more, read our mute swan facts brochure.

-Frequently Asked Questions About Mute Swans
-More information about mute swans

Protecting our Trumpeter Swan
The mute swan poses a significant threat to the continued success of the native trumpeter swan, a threatened species in Michigan. This threat will continue as long as the population of mute swans is not drastically reduced. Learn more about trumpeter swans.

photo of a trumpeter swan

Mute Swan Management

• Michigan Mute Swan Policy and Procedures PDF icon

• Mute Swan Issues in Michigan (DNR Report) PDF icon

• Mute Swan Removal Applications/Permits

• Wildlife Conservation Orders Pertaining to Mute Swans PDF icon


Contact Information

• Wildlife Field Offices

• Lansing - Wildlife Division: 517-373-1263


Related Resources

• Atlantic Flyway Mute Swan Management Plan PDF icon

• Indiana's Mute Swan Brochure PDF icon

• Maryland's Statewide Management Plan

• Mississippi Flyway Council Policy PDF icon

• Mute Swan Article by Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Fund PDF icon

• Mute Swans: an Ecological Overview with and Emphasis on the Lower Detroit River PDF icon

• Research References: Negative Impacts of Mute Swans PDF icon

• Rhode Island Mute Swan Management Plan PDF icon

• Support Across Constituencies for Mute Swan Control

• Trumpeter Swan Identification

• Wisconsin DNR Mute Swan Website





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