• Map of Contact Information

• Permission to Use State Lands In an effort to consistently administer and regulate certain activities such as commercial operations and events that may occur on state lands, the DNR has developed a draft procedure for the review of applications for these activities to be conducted on state lands.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Regarding Permission to Use State Lands

• Use Of State-Owned Lands Administered By The Department - Policy It shall be the policy of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to manage State-owned lands in a manner that protects and enhances the public trust while providing for the use and enjoyment of those lands as outlined in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

• Use Permits for Natural and Cultural Research in State Parks & Recreation Areas Conducting research in a state park or recreation area requires a permit. Learn more about how to obtain your permit.

• Proposed amendments to state land use rules  The DNR regularly evaluates existing policies that govern public lands, especially those lands that offer outdoor recreation opportunities to residents and visitors. Since 2009, the department has been at work reviewing land use rules and has recently completed a set of draft changes to rules for state lands, park lands and forest lands.

• Insurance guidance and information 

• State Land Use Rules These Administrative Rules are the official regulations of lands administered by the Department of Natural Resources.

• PR-1138 Event Application/Permit to use State Land 

• PR-1138-1 Non-Event Application/Permit to Use State Land 

• Land Use Fee Schedule 

• Information on Commercial Hunting Guides Using State Lands