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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You can now make an ONLINE, tax-deductible, direct contribution to the Nongame Wildlife Fund. The fund is used solely for the research and management of nongame (not usually taken for sport, fur or food) fish and wildlife and designated endangered animal and plant species.
Make a donationWhen we take good care of wildlife and their habitats, it helps Michigan's economy, which relies on outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. By working together and using science to manage wildlife, we aim to improve Michigan's wildlife and nature so we can all enjoy it now and in the future.
Wildlife disease information and testing results.
Learn how to prevent conflicts and coexist with wild animals.
Licensed company contact information.
Find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator near you.
Contact information for a field office near you.
The plan of action to take care of wildlife and their homes.
Carefully managed, sustainable forests are essential to wildlife.
Information about Michigan's rare plants and animals.
A guide for wildlife management on your property.
Chew the fat and shoot the scat with the Wildtalk podcast hosts.
Learn more about Michigan's plant and animal species.
Michigan offers a wealth of wildlife viewing opportunities.
Report wildlife observations and participate in citizen science.
Annual reports, harvest survey reports and other publications.
Educational resources for classrooms and homeschoolers.
A 120 card pack and rules for five different games.
A choose your own adventure wildlife comic.
