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October 30, 2026
Accurate road maps help connect people to Michigan’s public lands while supporting responsible management of the state’s forest resources
Keeping Michigan’s state forest road maps accurate takes more than updating lines on a map. It requires field assessments, public input and ongoing evaluation of how roads are used and managed across the state’s public lands.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ 2026 state forest road inventory review includes proposed additions, closures and mapping corrections designed to reflect current conditions, address resource protection needs and maintain appropriate access for recreation.
The annual review also provides an opportunity to incorporate feedback from the public and DNR staff who use and manage these roads.
Each year, the DNR conducts a comprehensive review of Michigan’s state forest roads to maintain the quality and accessibility of these routes while ensuring the needs of changing conditions, evolving recreational use and community input are met.
Under Public Act 288 of 2016, off-road vehicle use is allowed on state forest roads unless otherwise designated by the DNR. The law also requires ongoing mapping and inventory of these roads. It’s important to note that this review applies only to state forest roads and does not affect ORV use on other roads, such as those managed by counties or townships.
Proposed updates may include:
The DNR encourages the public to review the proposed updates and submit comments by Dec. 1 using one of the following options:
The DNR welcomes public comments during upcoming Michigan Natural Resources Commission meetings in early 2027. The proposed updates will be reviewed at the commission’s January and February meetings, with the DNR director expected to make a final decision at the February meeting.
Updated state forest road maps reflecting public feedback and management input will be published online and take effect April 1, 2027.
Note to editors: An accompanying photo is available below for download. Caption information follows.
Contact: Amy Livermore, 906-287-5376
A temporary closure of a section of ORV Route BN in Ontonagon County will be in effect from Monday, Nov. 2 through Wednesday, Nov. 4 for work on ORV trail bridges over the Firesteel River.
More than two dozen communities and organizations across the state were awarded grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DTE Energy Foundation and ReLeaf Michigan.
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease has affected deer in some parts of Michigan, and it’s important for hunters and local communities to have a clearer picture of where EHD is occurring on the landscape. To help on that front, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has developed a map that will be updated over the coming weeks to show locations of EHD-suspect deer at the township level.
An account of a three-day beginner backpacking trek at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the western Upper Peninsula, part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Here are a few of this week's stories from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
In recent days, the Ridge Fire in Marquette County grew by about 30 acres on its west side due to winds pushing the blaze, bringing the overall fire to almost 500 acres. Despite that, it remains well within firefighters' confinement strategy.
Warmer than normal temperatures and gusty winds in the Upper Peninsula weather forecast mean more people working and playing outside mixed with a wildfire risk that’s higher than usual this late in the season.
Most people associate forest products with building materials like lumber and wood, but without Michigan’s raw material production you wouldn’t have a smartphone.
