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Find camping and overnight lodging options, reservation info, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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:
Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you 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. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE RAM HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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.
law enforcement, legislation, rules and regulations
All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups
Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR
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How do I get involved with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources scouting stewardship program?
Check out our DNR Scouting webpage to learn about the program and the requirements for the different levels of scouting. Decide if you would like to participate, and get working.
What award am I eligible for?
Through the Boy Scouts of America program, Cub Scouts and Webelos are eligible to receive the stewardship patch. Scouts and Venture Scouts are eligible for the medal and pins.
Through the Girl Scout USA program, Brownie and Junior levels will be eligible for the stewardship patch, while Cadettes and Seniors will be eligible for the pin and medals.
Can we earn the service time for the medal and pins all at once?
Service time for the medal should be earned separately (on separate days) than for the pins. Service time for the different pins can be earned in combination.
How do I find out about DNR service activities, and what are some examples of projects?
Check out the DNR Scouting webpage.
Can younger scouts earn the medal instead?
To make it easier for the younger scouts to participate, we have created the patch to be awarded upon completion of the service requirements. The medal and pins have been reserved for the higher levels of scouting.
If I earn a stewardship patch as a scout at one of the lower levels, do I need to redo the activities to get the medal when I qualify?
Requirements for the patches and medals or pins are separate. If you earn the patch at a lower scouting level, you must complete the requirements of the higher level to earn a medal or pin. One exception is the World Conservation Award - if earned at the lower scouting level, it will fulfill the upper-level requirement.
Can I earn this by myself or do I have to do it with my troop?
We encourage participation by groups of scouts, but you can participate as an individual scout.
Who can I contact for further information on this program?
For any additional questions, please contact Ashley Jackson at JacksonA51@Michigan.gov
