Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
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Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
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Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more.
Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
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The Board of Foresters oversees Michigan's Registered Forester program. Their duties include promoting the program, handling complaints, reviewing applications and managing finances.
Contact:
Brenda Haskill
Phone: 989-370-9557
| Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 2024 | 9 a.m. |
DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. |
| March 14, 2024 | 9 a.m. |
DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. |
| July 18, 2024 | 9 a.m. |
DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | 9 a.m. |
DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. |
| Sept.19, 2024 | 9 a.m. |
DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. |
| Oct. 10, 2024 | 11 a.m. |
Northern Michigan University For room location, contact Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557. |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | 9 a.m. | DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center 1732 M-32 Gaylord, MI 49734 Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. For Teams information, contact Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557. |
| Nov. 21, 2024 | 9 a.m. | DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center 1732 M-32 Gaylord, MI 49734 Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. For Teams information, contact Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557. |
| Dec. 19, 2024 | 9 a.m. | DNR Gaylord Customer Service Center 1732 M-32 Gaylord, MI 49734 Or join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app. For Teams information, contact Brenda Haskill, 989-370-9557. |
If you require additional accommodations in order to attend these meetings, please contact us at 989-732-3541 ext. 5043 a minimum of five days before the meeting.
If you want to present information to the board, you must submit your request at least one week prior to the meeting via email to Brenda Haskill at HaskillB@Michigan.gov or submit your request by mail to:
Jeff Stampfly, Chief
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Forest Resources Division
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909-7952
Or, on the day of the meeting, complete a public comment request card.
