Michigan Landowners Can Save Money With This Forest Tax Break
Own at least 20 acres of Michigan woods? You may qualify for forestland tax benefits if you apply by September 1.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Spearfishing Now Open Across Michigan’s Great Lakes
Michigan expanded spearfishing access in 2026, opening more Great Lakes waters.
Bear Sightings Increase in Michigan This Spring
Michigan’s black bears are waking from hibernation and looking for easy food sources.
Michigan Police Issue Urgent Warning: Large Elk Herd Crossing on I-75
Drivers on I-75 in northern Michigan are urged to slow down due to elk sightings.
Michigan's Apex Predator: 2025 Cougar Sightings Hit Record
In 2025, cougar sightings in Michigan hit a record high with 30+ verified reports in the U.P., though repeat sightings of the same animals are possible.
Michigan DNR Says Clear-Cutting Helps Elk (Yes, Really)
Rather than deforestation, bald patches in northern Michigan forests are part of the DNR’s habitat plan: aspen cuttings to feed elk and deer in northeastern Lower Peninsula counties.
Michigan Senate Approves Big Hunting & Fishing License Fee Hike
Michigan hunters and anglers face price hikes under Senate bills 276 & 277: base hunting, all-species fishing and new ‘complete license’ fees all rising, as the DNR targets more funding for conservation.
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County by County: Michigan’s 2024 Deer Harvest Totals
Deer season is back, and so is the annual debate: hunters vs. DNR. See the 2024 county-by-county harvest totals for Michigan.
Michigan DNR Issues Warning to Deer Hunters
Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.
Dangerous New Tick Species Found in Michigan
An invasive tick known to spread deadly diseases—including viruses that cause brain swelling—has been confirmed in Michigan for the first time.