Department Of Natural Resources
Recent News About Department Of Natural Resources
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Lake Gogebic State Park day-use and boat access site to close temporarily for electrical work
The day-use area and boating access site at Lake Gogebic State Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday.
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Michigan DNR urges caution as crews monitor Benzie Road Fire hot spots
Crews from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are continuing to address hot spots at the Benzie Road Fire in Roscommon County, which has now been fully contained after burning 101 acres.
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Buffalo Reef dredging resumes as part of multi-agency effort to combat stamp sand threat
Dredging operations are scheduled to resume this summer at Grand Traverse Harbor in Houghton County as part of ongoing efforts to protect Buffalo Reef from encroaching stamp sand mining waste.
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Wildfire near Houghton Lake burns 85 acres; authorities warn of extreme fire risk
Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, Michigan, as fire danger remains extremely high across much of the Lower Peninsula.
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Michigan offers grants for aquatic invasive species education through Clean Boats program
The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program has announced the availability of $35,000 in grant funding for its sixth season.
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Hunters Feeding Michigan sets record with 140,000 pounds of donated venison in 2025
Hunters Feeding Michigan, a program operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, processed 140,000 pounds of donated venison during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
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DNR reminds hunters of safety rules and announces Winter Wonderland registration
Registering is now open for the Winter Wonderland event, which will take place from January 7 to 9, 2026.
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Michigan DNR citizens' advisory councils to meet jointly Oct. 8 in Houghton
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a joint meeting of its Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Councils on Wednesday, October 8.
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Michigan updates trout fishing rules on several Upper Peninsula inland lakes
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission has approved new trout fishing regulations for several inland lakes in the Upper Peninsula, effective October 10, 2025.
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Benzie Road Fire fully contained as crews monitor remaining hot spots
The Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, Michigan, has been fully contained, according to officials.
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Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake reaches 95% containment after rain
Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake, which is now about 95% contained after a half-inch of rain overnight.
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Michigan officials urge caution during Firewood Month to prevent pest spread
Most people do not often consider the risks associated with firewood, but Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is using Firewood Month to highlight how moving firewood can spread invasive pests and diseases that threaten the state’s forests.
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Search efforts lead to safe recovery of missing Ogemaw County resident
A 70-year-old man from Ogemaw County, Michigan, was found and returned to his family on Tuesday afternoon after going missing earlier that day.
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Ron Olson receives national Pugsley Medal for contributions to Michigan state parks
Ron Olson, former chief of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, has received national recognition for his work in parks and conservation.
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Michigan urges hunters to help stop spread of invasive aquatic plants
As waterfowl hunting season begins in Michigan, the state's Invasive Species Program is urging hunters to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive plants that threaten wetland habitats.
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Michigan DNR anticipates strong statewide deer harvest despite disease outbreaks and storm impacts
Deer hunters in Michigan are preparing for the upcoming archery season, which runs from October 1 to November 14.
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DNR confirms first case of chronic wasting disease in Genesee County wild deer
Genesee County has recorded its first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, making it the 16th county in Michigan where the disease has been found, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Michigan DNR urges hunters to follow safety steps amid ongoing bird flu cases
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging waterfowl hunters to take precautions against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu.