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September 30 2025
Game and Fish Orders
For all Fish Orders, contact Christian LeSage 517-449-7073.For Action:
FO-206 Special Fishing Regulations for Warmwater Species on Select Waters. Decision-maker: NRC.FO-210 Designated Trout Streams for Michigan. Decision-maker: NRC.
FO-219 Bow, Spear, and Crossbow Fishing Regulations. Decision-maker: NRC.
FO-245 Fish Disease Control. Decision-maker: Director.
FO-253 Great Lakes and Great Lakes Connecting Waters – Trout and Salmon Regulations. Decision-maker: NRC.
FO-254 Inland Lakes – Trout and Salmon Regulations. Decision-maker: NRC
Minerals Management
Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Auction:Approximately 53,000 acres of state-owned oil and gas rights located in 7 counties are proposed to be offered for lease at an online auction October 21, 2025. Standard lease includes a five-year primary term with two one-year extension options, 1/6 royalty rate, minimum bid of $10.00 per acre, and $2.00 per acre annual rental for the primary term.
Contact: Kimberly Venne, vennek@michigan.gov
Decision-maker: DNR Director Forest Resources
Forest Resources
October 2, 20259:00 a.m.
Sault Ste. Marie Forest Management Unit (FMU)
Sault Ste. Marie Forest Management Unit Compartment Review
Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center, 4131 South M-129, Sault Ste. Marie
Josh Brinks, 906-203-0210, brinksj@michigan.gov