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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It’s so easy to get started with fishing in Michigan. Here’s a checklist of what you need:
This FREE program teaches kids how to fish!
We'll teach casting and fishing basics, and can provide you with a fishing pole to use if you don't have your own.
The Outdoor Skills Academy classes and clinics provide a more in-depth skill development opportunity for teens and adults.
The classes are offered for a fee and require registration free.
Fishing spots that are family friendly, easy to access and have a high likelihood of catching fish.
Visit the fishing home page for more information about fishing in Michigan.
Two weekends each year are designated as Free Fishing Weekend. No license needed!
Prime fishing sites on the Great Lakes and times of year when great opportunities exist.
Find fun activities for kids and sign up for our Fish Bites newsletter, dedicated to kids.
Information on who needs a license, how much they cost and where you can buy them.
Biologist-verified great trout waters with site descriptions, regulations and more.
This weekly report is intended to give you an idea of fishing conditions around the state.
Fishing in Michigan is fun – but there is always the potential for accidents or misunderstandings with other anglers. But following super simple safety and etiquette rules can help keep all anglers happy and healthy!
Do you know how to properly catch and release a fish to minimize stress and maximize survival rate? Check out this video, featuring step-by-step instructions and some tips and tricks even the most seasoned anglers may not have heard before!
New to the sport of fishing? Not sure what kind of equipment to buy and use? Watch this video to learn about the basics of what you’ll need!
Learn how to clean and care for your catch. Tips include keeping your catch cold while out on the water, filleting your fish using the skeleton and fins as a guide, and soaking the fillets in salted ice water.
New to the sport of fishing? Not sure how to use your basic equipment? Watch this video to learn about how to fish for panfish, including how to attach bait to the hook, set the hook in the fish's mouth, and reel in and safely release any fish you catch.
Great tips for beginners about what types of fishing bait to choose.
