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Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Wildlife Viewing
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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:
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.
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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.
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Since 1947, the Michigan State Waterways Commission has helped launch boating adventures and more equitable public access to our lakes, rivers and streams. Join in celebrating this chapter of Michigan’s boating heritage all summer long!
Boaters born after June 30, 1996 and most personal watercraft operators must have a boating safety certificate.
Know before you go - check our closures page for updated information on boat launch and harbor closures.
Understand safety information including life jacket rules, water safety and electric shock drowning hazards.
Find resources to help plan your Great Lakes boating trip, including the harbor guide, making a reservation, a harbor map and more.
Locate and map more than 1,300 Michigan public boating access sites and 80 harbors and marinas administered by state, county, and local units of government.
Many of our state parks offer boat rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddle boats, row boats and more.
Find parks and recreation areas with boat launches.
A comprehensive handbook defining Michigan's boating laws and regulations, navigation rules, weather emergencies, encountering other vessels and much more.
Learn about alcohol restrictions, hours of operation, buoys and markers and much more.
Learn how old you need to be to operate a boat or personal watercraft (such as a wave runner/jet ski)
Who needs to wear a life jacket and what type of personal floatation device needs to be carried on your boat in Michigan.
Know the rules about motorboats, high-speed boating, water skiing and more for particular waterbodies.
To help prevent the spread of invasive species, there are laws that address the removal of drain plugs and aquatic organisms from boats and trailers, and the disposal of unused baitfish.
Learn how our waterways are managed to best provide outdoor recreation opportunities for you and future generations.
The Michigan Waterways Program helps fund the construction, operation and maintenance of public boating facilities such as harbors and marinas on the Great Lakes and boating access sites on our inland lakes.
Your key to Michigan state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state trailheads all year long. See where it can take you!
