Osprey flourish in southern Michigan: A story of success

  Nearly wiped out in southern Michigan at one time, osprey (Pandion haliaetus) are now recovering within the state due in large part to the concentrated efforts of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Huron Clinton Metroparks, Detroit Zoological...

Weekly Fishing Report February 9, 2012

Steelhead are starting to show up in streams in east-central Michigan, giving anglers another outlet for fishing. While some lakes to the north may have enough ice for fishing, the southern half of the Lower Peninsula is still experiencing no ice or unsafe ice...

DNR Exceeds Goal for First Year of Recreation Passport

The Department of Natural Resources announced that the participation goal for the first year of the Recreation Passport was met and exceeded by Michigan citizens. The Recreation Passport, an optional $10 fee that can be paid at the time of motor vehicle renewal, is...

Weekly Fishing Report October 20th

Strong winds continue to hamper fishing effort and as we move closer to November, most have put their big water boats away. Shore anglers and those in small boats are still fishing the rivers for trout, salmon and the occasional walleye.     SOUTHEAST LOWER...

Michigan to launch new license system

Recently, the Michigan DNR sent letters out to all license retailers in the state outlining their plans for a new license terminal. It has been sometime since they have done any upgrading to their system. In fact, Michigan was the first state to offer an electronic...