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's parks are so much than just a park! We have events, programs, classes, activities and amenities for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Come stay for a few nights or just for the day.
The 2025 Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K drew over 10,000 participants across Michigan and a dozen other states during Earth Week and Arbor Day (April 19-27). Participants could choose their own pace and any outdoor location. For a $36 registration fee, participants received a keepsake Happy Little T-shirt, finisher’s medal, commemorative bib number, and shipping.
The 2025 event raised more than $200,000 for tree planting and forest protection, with each state receiving funds proportional to its participation. The total included nearly $40,000 in optional donations made during registration.
Registration for the 2026 Happy Little (Virtual) 5K will open this fall.
Check our event calendar to find what is happening at a park near you. On the calendar you will find events such as Halloween festivals, lantern lit hikes, outdoor skills classes and more.
Many parks hold fun fall and Halloween events. Some are only for registered campers, so book early as these dates fill quickly!
Many of our parks offer seasonal outdoor education programs. Schedules will also be posted in the parks.
Go stargazing at a dark sky preserve or join us for Meteors n S'mores during the Perseid meteor shower.
Hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing to hiking, birding and much more.
