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Michigan DNR

Rep. LaFave: DNR should adopt latest technology within enforcement

State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, today testified on his plan requiring state conservation officers to wear body cameras while on duty – outlining the key benefits for both citizens and enforcement. With the prevalence of body cameras at other law enforcement agencies and studies ...

Chinook and coho salmon runs begin as DNR gears up for egg takes

The days are getting cooler, the leaves are beginning to change and the salmon are starting their annual spawning runs – all signs that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is preparing for Chinook and coho salmon egg takes. Managing Michigan’s world-class fisheries is dependent on ...

Fall color chairlift rides on hold at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

The popular fall color rides at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County are closed until at least mid-October. With the popularity of the rides, which offer a spectacular view of the surrounding autumn countryside and the deep blue waters of Lake Superior, upgrades were ...

Have a bushel of fun picking pine cones

Looking for an outdoor side hustle? Collecting a bushel of pine cones this month will net you $75 and help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plant trees in state forests. Sept. 1 through 30, you can pick red pine cones and drop them off by appointment at six DNR locations: three in ...