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:
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.
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.
Following a severe ice storm in northern Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a 12-county disaster area encompassing Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.
The storm profoundly impacted nearly 1 million acres of DNR-managed lands, including 3,400 miles of state roads, 19 state parks, 54 state forest campgrounds, 162 boating access sites, and 3,290 miles of state-managed trails (including 1,700 miles of state-designated ORV trails and routes).
All state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds, and DNR-managed motorized and nonmotorized trails have fully reopened. DNR teams will continue cleanup efforts in the affected areas. All other closures are listed at Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.
For statewide resources related to the ice storm, visit Michigan.gov/IceStorm.
Landowners across the state were left with damaged or downed trees and fallen debris after the ice storm that occurred on March 28-31, 2025.
Whether you own .1 acres or 100 acres, we have resources to help you manage your property following the storm.
Fallen trees and branches are expected to increase fire danger in the forests moving into fall and next spring as they dry out and become more flammable.
We understand that landowners may consider burning storm debris. If you intend to burn leaves or yard debris, always check online for a burn permit to make sure weather conditions are safe for burning. In the southern Lower Peninsula, check with your local fire department or municipality to make sure conditions allow for safe burning.
Michigan's registered foresters are highly qualified professionals who can help landowners manage their forest land. The voluntary program ensures foresters have up-to-date training and provides landowners with a complaint review process.
Find a registered forester to help you reach your forest management goals.
Many of the debris sites that were opened after the ice storm to collect wood from downed or damaged trees have closed. Please check with your county emergency management office to determine the best place to dispose of storm debris.
It is unlawful to dump or dispose of debris on public lands or property. Be aware that moving vegetative debris can spread invasive insects, plants and diseases
Parks may look different from the storm damage, and some areas, such as trails and day-use areas, may still be temporarily closed. As we continue to restore the park, you may also see and hear extra noise from cleanup crews.
Find information on state park and other closures related to the ice storm on our dedicated ice storm closure map and dashboard.
The storm severely impacted northern Michigan’s forests, leaving behind damaged and downed trees that pose serious forest health risks. Be advised that downed pine can quickly attract bark beetles and fungal diseases like Heterobasidion root disease, threatening healthy trees. Oak trees are at high risk of fatal oak wilt if they are cut or wounded during the vulnerable spring months.
Additionally, storm-stressed trees may become targets for pests and diseases in coming years, including Armillaria root rot and invasive species that thrive in disturbed areas. Proper cleanup, pest prevention, and cautious tree management are critical to protecting long-term forest health.
These forest health recommendations are to help forest managers plan and prioritize cleanup and salvage operations following the severe damage from the ice storm to mitigate future forest health impacts to these forests.
