Cultural/Scientific Research Permits

• Research on state land may require a land use permit

  Please carefully read the information below to see if you need a permit. If you have any questions, please use the contact information under the appropriate section.

Additional Information

• This use permit does not eliminate the need for additional permits which may be required by law.

  For example, if you plan to:

  • Collect or handle a species listed as threatened or endangered in Michigan, a Threatened/Endangered Species Permit is required from the DNR's Wildlife Division
  • Collect or handle a federally listed threatened or endangered species, a federal permit is required
  • Collect or handle certain aquatic, reptile or amphibian species, you need a Cultural or Scientific Collectors Permit from the DNR's Fisheries Division
  • Collect or handle certain bird/mammal species, you need a Scientific Collector's Permit from the DNR's Wildlife Division