Air quality across the state is being affected by wildfire smoke. Before heading outdoors, get information on current conditions and alerts at Michigan.gov/MiAir.
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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Michigan DNR conservation officers protect Michigan’s natural resources, the environment, and the health and safety of the public through effective law enforcement and education.
COs patrol and enforce laws and regulations specific to the jurisdiction of the DNR, including:
As fully licensed law enforcement officers through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, COs respond to general criminal situations and are first responders to a variety of natural disasters and emergencies who often work with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Academy, recruiters, hiring process and frequently asked questions to become a conservation officer.
Reports detailing the activity of the COs in the field from across the state.
Map of the nine DNR law enforcement districts, with contact information. If you witness a natural resource violation, immediately contact Report All Poaching.
Remembering officers who died in the line of duty.
Dozens of in-person classes offered throughout the state Registration is open for more than 50 in-person hunter safety education classes, all taking place during the Michigan De...
Thomas House, 26, was arraigned Thursday, July 23, in 65A District Court in St. Johns on 50 counts of combined firearm and wildlife violations. House lived in Elsie when the vio...
A paddle boarder and kayaker who tried to help also were rescued along the way Amid high winds and rough water on Lake Huron near Harrisville Wednesday afternoon, Michigan Depar...
Safety is top priority during popular 10-day event along Lake Michigan The Michigan Department of Natural Resources expects increased visits to Grand Haven State Park, home to t...
