• Who Needs a License or Permit?The Department of Natural Resources requires licenses for the recreational use of Michigan's natural resources, snowmobiling, boating, ORVs, land use, etc... Others need permits to use state land or be licensed to work with or collect natural resources. These pages provide step-by-step instructions on who needs to have a license or permit for which activities, and how to apply for them when applicable. To find your information use the search found in on the upper right of your screen or select one of the links below.

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• Wildlife

• Director Keith Creagh on Gov. Snyder's proposed restructuring of hunting/fishing licenses, WGVU 3/12/2013

• Hunting and Fishing License Fee Proposal - Summary of Proposed Changes 

• Outcomes of Generating More Revenue from Hunting and Fishing Licenses 

• FAQs: 2014 Budget and Hunting and Fishing License Fee Proposal 

• Comparison of Resident Hunting License Fees in Selected States 

• Comparison of Resident Fishing License Fees in Selected States 

• Comparison of Non-Resident Hunting License Fees in Selected States 

• Comparison of Non-Resident Fishing License Fees in Selected States 

• More Bang for Your Buck 

• Casting for the Future 

• Raising the Bar on Outdoor Fun 

• Agricultural & Food Licensing, Permits, Registration and Certification

• Business & Industry, Permits, Licenses, Registration and Certification

• Environmental Permits, Licenses and Certifications

• Individual Licenses

• Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

• Vehicular, Permits, Licenses, Registration and Certification