Laws, rules and regulations surrounding the management of our natural resources, and the conservation officers who enforce them, are crucial to our success. Learn about recreation rules and regulations, conservation officers, department orders, administrative rules and more.
As fully licensed law enforcement officers, COs patrol and enforce laws and regulations specific to the jurisdiction of the DNR.
Firearm rules, transporting firearms, safety zones.
Learn the rules around baiting and feeding.
Some counties have special rules for hunting and boating.
Rules for using DNR-managed public land.
Firearm rules, transporting firearms, safety zones.
Learn the rules around baiting and feeding.
Some counties have special rules for hunting and boating.
Rules for using DNR-managed public land.
The DNR and the Natural Resources Commission issue orders aimed at managing and protecting Michigan's natural resources.
Report All Poaching (RAP)
Call or text: 800-292-7800
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Report wildlife observations such as diseased or dead wildlife, certain invasive species, certain mammals, tagged fish and more.
Michigan law prohibits individuals from obstructing or interfering with the lawful taking of animals.
Find information for county and municipal law enforcement, including forms, administrative rules, laws, changes to laws, administrative rules and more.
Grants are available to assist with law enforcement, safety and education for ORV, snowmobile and boating. Each grant program has specific criteria for eligible projects and who can apply, as well as specific application deadlines and minimum/maximum grant request amounts.
