Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the button above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
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:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups
Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
July 25, 2023
Due to a recent mechanical failure that was caused by flooding in the underground tunnel, the James Scott Memorial Fountain at Belle Isle Park in Detroit is temporarily down – a closure that is expected to last until the end of August.
In mid-July, a failed 4-inch water pipe shut-off valve caused flooding that damaged several newer electrical components related to the fountain's circulation and filtration system.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff were able to pump and dry out the underground mechanical tunnel, and electricians have been working on repairs. Unfortunately, the repairs will be delayed because some of the parts are not available for several weeks.
"The James Scott Memorial Fountain is one of the more iconic attractions in the park," said Thomas Bissett, urban district supervisor for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. "We're working as quickly as we can to get the fountain back in operation so visitors can enjoy this historic landmark."
Belle Isle Park, a 982-acre island park located on the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, is home to the James Scott Memorial Fountain, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Aquarium, a golf range and many more attractions. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, bicycling, kayaking and swimming. Visit Michigan.gov/BelleIsle for more information.
Find the latest details on closures at all DNR facilities and additional information on these enhancement projects at Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.
For more information, contact Thomas Bissett at 248-431-6509 or BissettT@Michigan.gov.
Note to editors: Accompanying photos are available below for download.
