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
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New to hunting? Or interested in learning but not sure where to start? We've put together helpful resources to get you started, including hands-on classes and online videos.
These classes offer expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities. Classes offered for a fee, and are for ages 16-plus (10-plus with an adult).
Get all the info you need to get started fishing, including free classes in state parks, in-depth skills clinics through the Outdoor Skills Academy, how-to videos and more.
Find archery classes offered at select state parks across the state. You can also find classes at the Outdoor Adventure Center and through the Outdoor Skills Academy.
Workshops are geared toward women ages 18-plus and provide opportunities in shooting and hunting, fishing and ecosports such as kayaking, camping or orienteering.
Fun and educational nature exhibits with access to nearby trails. Each center has interpreters leading a variety of programs for schools and other groups.
Located on Detroit’s riverfront. Get a taste of Michigan’s great outdoors in the heart of the city, with hands-on activities, exhibits, simulators and more.
Located in downtown Lansing. Learn about our state's history throughout three floors of exhibits. Take a self-guided tour and learn more from docents.
Learn how the DNR raises and stocks fish. Many of our hatcheries have interpretive centers, and all have staff who can give your class or group a guided tour.
Find great activities, apps, videos, virtual tours and much more, for all ages. We have everything you need to connect your family with nature.
Free seasonal outdoor education programs in over 40 state parks. From mammals to birds, dunes to wetlands and more, learn about the resources in the parks you visit.
Have a young person who wants to go fishing or already loves to go? We've got information to help you on future trips and fun activities for kids of all ages that will get them "hooked" on the sport!
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are among the oldest of our partners in improving habitat and supporting outdoor recreation activities. Check out our "Get involved" page to find volunteer and stewardship opportunities for your troop!
