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:
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. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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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Through photosynthesis, trees remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen (O2) for us to breathe. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. Because trees absorb and store carbon, they reduce the amount in the atmosphere and help slow climate change.
Did you know that just spending time around trees can improve your mental health? Research has found that time spent in forests can:
These mental health benefits can lead to physical benefits, too, such as lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, and more energy.
Trees are not only pumping oxygen into our atmosphere, but they’re also pumping money into Michigan’s economy.
Each year, forest products like lumber and paper contribute $22 billion to our state’s economy and support 91,000 Michigan jobs. Our beautiful forests also attract tourism, and tourism adds another $20 billion and hundreds of thousands of Michigan jobs.
Trees help our environment by:
Preventing soil erosion. Trees block strong winds, their roots hold soil in place, and their leaf canopies reduce the force of rainwater as it hits the ground.
Improving water quality. Trees act as filters to reduce water pollution.
Preventing flooding. Trees absorb water and manage runoff.
Providing homes for animals. Hundreds of species of animals live in Michigan forests.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages four million acres of state forests using the art and science of sustainable forestry. These practices are certified by two outside organizations. Sustainable forestry practices like these make forests healthier and include:
Given all that forests do for us, it is wise to support them. Here’s how you can help:
Plant a tree – or many. Help the DNR meet its pledge of planting 50 million trees in Michigan by 2030. Learn more about the Mi Trees effort and get tips for tree planting and tree care.
Visit our state forests. Go camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking — or just relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Learn more about enjoying Michigan’s forests.
Learn about sustainable forestry and spread the word. Sometimes when people see trees being harvested, they think state forests are being destroyed. But harvesting is a part of sustainable forestry, just as replanting is. Learn how we manage our forests for everyone to enjoy, now and forever.
Practice fire safety. People start 9 out of 10 wildfires. Following these tips can help keep both you and our forests safe. Learn fire safety rules.
Volunteer or donate to Adopt-a-Forest. Our forest clean-up program needs your help! Learn more about Adopt-a-Forest.
