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
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Registration for the Silver Lake shoreline horseback riding season opened Sept. 1. The registration fee is $10 per horse per day, and 125 slots are available each day (Nov. 1-30).
More infoMichigan is a great place to go horseback riding, with more than 1,000 miles of trails to choose from. Find maps of state trails open to horseback riding, equestrian campgrounds, stables to rent horses in state parks, plus trail etiquette, closures, shoreline riding opportunities and more.
A shoreline riding season at Silver Lake State Park takes place each Nov. 1-30. Registration opens Sept. 1 at 8 a.m.
Trail maps include information such as staging areas and surface types.
Find equestrian trails and campgrounds, download maps and more.
See a list of equestrian-friendly campgrounds in state parks and state forests.
Privately owned riding stables and guiding services in southeastern state parks.
Closures and detours may take place due to improvement projects, repairs and weather-related events.
Knowing how to interact with other users helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Camping reservations can be made up to six months in advance.
Equestrian trail rider groups planning a ride may need to acquire an event permit. Please contact the location for more information.
Hunters and equestrians could encounter each other during during open hunting season (at all times) Aug. 1 through March 31 on public and private lands.
Travelling to Michigan from out of state? Learn requirements to travel with your horse.
The Equine Trails Subcommittee, an advisory group created as a subcommittee of the Michigan Trails Advisory Council, provides guidance and recommendations on a statewide network of pack and saddle trails.
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!
