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September 10, 2026
“Why don’t you stock [insert body of water here]?” It seems like a simple question, but there is a lot that goes into the decision to stock or not to stock a lake or stream.
We dive into some of the reasons in this Showcasing the DNR story: Why didn’t you stock my lake?
Clarifying possession limits, identifying current fish communities and aligning certain fishing rules with Wisconsin all are part of updated trout, salmon and sturgeon regulations now in effect following Michigan Natural Resources Commission action earlier this week.
Michigan hunters planning a fall trip have a rebuilt tool to work with. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has launched a new version of MiHunt, the state’s interactive map of lands open to public hunting, available at Michigan.gov/MiHunt.
Funding will support 10 projects across the state
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has detected epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in free-ranging white-tailed deer from Branch, Ingham, Jackson and Lenawee counties.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host the 78th annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Brownstown.
To help ensure Ludington State Park continues to meet the needs of visitors and the community, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for public input on an update to the general management plan for this popular state park set along Lake Michigan.
Fish populations are rebounding in the Tittabawassee Impoundments’ Four Lakes six years after a dam failure and catastrophic flooding in the area. A variety of entities, including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, have stepped up to help restore the area to its former state.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring conservation officer candidates for an accelerated training academy — one that starts this spring and could be the perfect opportunity for current and prospective law enforcement professionals eager to protect Michigan’s woods and water.
Don't let dwindling daylight and back-to-school schedules get you down. We're here with a few Michigan Department of Natural Resources stories to remind you that the great outdoors is here for you throughout September and all year long.
