A national animal protection group is suing the Michigan Natural Resources Commission over its decision to allow year-round ...

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, filed the lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court. The group argues the NRC expanded coyote hunting despite knowing ...

The department's revenue relies heavily on hunting and fishing licenses. These fees haven't increase since 2014 and are ...

The latest data from the DNR shows confirmed cougar sightings surged in 2025, the latest sign that cougars once again live in the state.

Michigan DNR officials presented the Natural Resources Commission with a budget overview in January, with a specific focus on ...

Officials say recovery will take decades as 1 million acres of state forest, primarily valuable red pine, were damaged in ...

Cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan elk hunters faced challenging weather and storm-ravaged terrain to ...

Hundreds of anglers make their way onto the ice each winter, hoping to take home one of these dinosaur-age fish. This year’s season is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7. The Michigan Department of ...

The Michigan DNR invites public input on outdoor recreation and conservation issues at meetings in February, with schedules and contact info available online.

Michigan DNR announces $200,000 available for U.P. deer habitat improvement grants with a streamlined application process.

Michigan's hunting community is about to experience a shift in how they document their harvests. Come March 1, hunters across ...