Michigan DNR

Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend returns this Valentine’s Day weekend, offering license-free fishing and free access to state parks. It’s the perfect excuse to get outside, beat cabin fever, and enjoy winter in Michigan.

Michigan trees and shrubs thrive when pruned in January. Here’s how winter pruning boosts garden health.

The Michigan Department of Education will work with the Michigan DNR to build the coursework and syllabus.

Deer baiting in Michigan's Lower Peninsula stopped in 2008 to combat the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Lawmakers are looking to make a change.

Michigan's firearm deer season kicked off and already an illegal deer kill occurred in one of the most unlikely places in the state.

Invasive jumping worms are spreading across Michigan, damaging soil and wildlife. Experts warn residents to learn the signs and report sightings immediately.

Michigan's elk hunters may catch a break as the Department of Natural Resources is looking to increase the length of the hunting season.

Michiganders know what November means: deer season—and a sudden wave of mysterious “illnesses.” From “truck trouble” to “family emergencies,” here are the funniest excuses used to skip work and hit the woods.

Michigan State Troopers in Grayling rescued an injured red-tailed hawk on Oct. 15 in a parking lot using a blanket and pet carrier—watch video of the rescue.

Just last week, police found a crocodile on someone's front lawn, and now the DNR has photos of an alligator in the wild in another location.