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Rules, laws and enforcement
Rules, laws and enforcement
Laws, rules and regulations surrounding the management of our natural resources, and the conservation officers who enforce them, are crucial to our success. Learn about recreation rules and regulations, conservation officers, department orders, administrative rules and more.
Conservation officers
Conservation officers
As fully licensed law enforcement officers, COs patrol and enforce laws and regulations specific to the jurisdiction of the DNR.
Rules and regulations by activity
Additional rules and regulations
Firearms and bows
Firearm rules, transporting firearms, safety zones.
Baiting and feeding
Learn the rules around baiting and feeding.
Local rules
Some counties have special rules for hunting and boating.
State land use
Rules for using DNR-managed public land.
Additional rules and regulations
Firearms and bows
Firearm rules, transporting firearms, safety zones.
Baiting and feeding
Learn the rules around baiting and feeding.
Local rules
Some counties have special rules for hunting and boating.
State land use
Rules for using DNR-managed public land.
Department orders
The DNR and the Natural Resources Commission issue orders aimed at managing and protecting Michigan's natural resources.
Help protect yourself and our resources
County and municipal law enforcement
Find information for county and municipal law enforcement, including forms, administrative rules, laws, changes to laws, administrative rules and more.
Administrative rules and legislation
Law enforcement and safety grants
Grants are available to assist with law enforcement, safety and education for ORV, snowmobile and boating. Each grant program has specific criteria for eligible projects and who can apply, as well as specific application deadlines and minimum/maximum grant request amounts.