Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Before heading into the Great Lakes, Michigan beachgoers should understand the state's warning flags and buoyed swim areas.

Snowmobile trail permit fees in Michigan are rising from $52 to $65 to help maintain more than 6,300 miles of trails.

Picture this: you're out in the Upper Peninsula, enjoying nature, when you spot a black bear. What should you do next?

Someone may be killing bald eagles in Michigan's U.P. Five were found dead in two weeks. The DNR has ruled out natural causes and is offering a cash reward for information.

Michigan has 18 snake species, but only one is venomous.

Michigan expanded spearfishing access in 2026, opening more Great Lakes waters.

Michigan’s black bears are waking from hibernation and looking for easy food sources.

Drivers on I-75 in northern Michigan are urged to slow down due to elk sightings.

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’s moose population remains stalled near 300 animals decades after reintroduction, despite strong reproduction rates.