Logging, overfishing and competition from non-native trout wiped out Michigan’s Arctic grayling population nearly a century ...

Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for groundhogs to tell us if spring is near.

While waterfowl hunters are much more likely to encounter wild birds, it’s important for all Michiganders to understand the ...

There’s a new plan to help restore and protect Michigan’s remaining native wild rice beds. Michigan’s wild rice, or manoomin ...

The Michigan DNR advises waterfowl hunters on precautions against bird flu due to cases in wild and domestic birds, including cooking meat properly and wearing gloves when handling birds.

Gulls and terns studied in known polluted shoreline areas had a host of worse health and reproductive outcomes than those in ...

HPAI, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in ...

There are nine species of squirrels in the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan. To honor National Squirrel Appreciation Day ...

If you observe a die-off of six or more waterfowl, report it through the DNR Eyes in the Field online reporting tool or contact a DNR office.

Learn about the techniques deer employ to conserve energy, stay warm and find food in Michigan's harsh winter environment.

A mix of outdoor stories from Michigan, including information on Michigan Outdoor News accepting nominations for the 2025 ...