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Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the agency of the state of Michigancharged with maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state forests, and recreation areas. It is governed by a director appointed by the Governor and accepted by the Natural Resources Commission. Currently the Director is Keith Creagh.

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Michigan’s Saginaw Bay Wetland Photo Scavenger Hunt Continues

The opportunity to explore the Saginaw Bay Wetland Wonders by taking part in the Wetland Wonders Challenge II Photo Scavenger Hunt continues throughout May. Areas include Shiawassee River State Game Area, Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area and Fish Point State Wildlife Area. Those interested can…

Michigan DNR to Hold Public Meeting on Hoosier Valley Informal Shooting Ranges

Department of Natural Resources and local officials will be on hand Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Blair Township Hall, located at 2121 County Road 633 in Grawn, to provide an update and take public comments on an area of state forest land…

Free Michigan Fishing and Hunting Licenses Now Available to Military Members

Active-duty military members who enlisted as Michigan residents and have maintained residence status can now obtain annual Michigan fishing or hunting licenses free of charge, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today. To qualify, persons must be active-duty U.S. military members and, at the…

U.P. Conservation Organizations Awarded Michigan DNR Deer Habitat Improvement Grants

Six Upper Peninsula conservation organizations will receive Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative (DHIPI) grants from the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Division in 2013, DNR officials announced today. The projects, totaling $50,000 of DHIPI grant money, will improve deer habitat in Alger, Dickinson, Iron, Mackinac,…

DNR Makes it Easier to Find Family Friendly Fishing Locations in Michigan

The Department of Natural Resources today announced a new section of its website that will help inexperienced anglers find great spots to go fishing in Michigan. The Family Friendly Fishing Waters section of the website will connect interested individuals with local fishing opportunities. The Family…