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Accessible Recreation

Boating

Find harbor and boating access, rules and regulations, safety info and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE BOATING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:

  • Where to boat
Paddling

DNR Calendar

Calendars: Classes & Workshops; Hunting and Fishing; Public Meetings; Volunteer Opportunities; State park, historic sites and visitor center events.

Camping & Lodging

Find camping and overnight lodging options, reservation info, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:

Fishing

Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the button above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:

  • Learn to Fish
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  • Weekly Fishing Report
  • Master Angler & State Record
  • Marked and Tagged Fish
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Hunting

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:

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ORV Riding

Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:

  • Free ORV Weekend Info »
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  • Purchase permit, learn requirements
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  • Silver Lake State Park ORV Area
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Shooting

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:

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Snowmobiling

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:

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Morel Mushroom Hunting

Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.

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Winter Activities

Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:

  • Fat-Tire Biking
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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • Academy of Natural Resources
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  • Project Wild
  • Project Learning Tree
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Programs for Youth

DNR programs engage youth in our natural resources. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.

  • Fish Bites
  • Career Pathways Program
  • Scouting with the DNR
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Safety Information

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  • Fire Management
  • Collaborative Forest Management: The Good Neighbor Authority
  • Management Strategies
  • Assistance for Private Forest Land Owners
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  • Urban and Community Forestry
  • Pilot Initiatives
  • Mi Trees
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    Ludington State Park Education Programs

    8800 W. M-116,  Ludington, MI 49431
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    May 15 - Oct. 15: Beach House open daily 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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    Ludington State Park is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and includes 5,300 acres of freshwater sand dunes. These sand dunes are spectacular and provide visitors with access to one of the best examples of freshwater dunes in the world. The park includes over five miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, interdunal ponds and forested dune landscapes. The park is home to Hamlin Lake and one of Michigan's oldest lighthouses, Big Sable Point Lighthouse.

    Ludington State Park offers interpretive programs year-round that help visitors learn about the sand dunes, the Great Lakes, the history of Big Sable Point Lighthouse, the lumber era sawmill and village, and the Civilian Conservation Corps camp. Programs are free, and reservations required for school groups and organization.  Public programs do not require reservations. 

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