Michigan's Great Outdoors
Fall into the Harvest Spirit at Michigan State Parks and Recreation AreasAutumn is one of the best-kept secrets at Michigan state parks and recreation areas. The spectacular color palette of autumn in Michigan can make a summertime camper fall in love with camping all over again! Many state parks and recreation areas are taking "fall" advantage of this by offering "harvests" or "haunts" – local festivals that celebrate the season. - DNR set for Nov. 1 launch of enhanced, customer-driven campsite and harbor reservation system
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Waterfowl hunting seasons now openIt's time to polish up the shotgun, round up the retriever and don the camouflage - it's the season for hunting ducks and geese in Michigan! Michigan is regionally known for the great diversity and the high quality of our waterfowl hunting opportunities, and wildlife managers predict a good hunting season this year. For more information about waterfowl hunting, visit www.michigan.gov/waterfowl.
"Lake Effects" exhibit opens Oct. 5Visit the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing beginning Oct. 5 to see the new exhibit, "Lake Effects." Learn about major weather events in Michigan's past, including the Thumb Fire of 1881, the Storm of 1913, the Heatwave of 1936, the 1953 Beecher tornado and the Blizzard of 1978.
Antlerless deer drawing results are now availableRemaining licenses went on sale September 10 at 10 a.m. Fall turkey licenses are also available in many areas. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings.
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