New Smallmouth Bass Acoustic Tag Study on Lake St. Clair
The Michigan DNR is conducting an acoustic tagging study on Lake St. Clair Smallmouth Bass to better understand their distribution through the lake and habitat use.
Winter 2017 VHS Virus Fish Kills on Lake St. Clair
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that test results on fish collected in the ongoing fish kill event on Lake St. Clair were confirmed to be positive for viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv).
Michigan: Conversations, Coffee with DNR Fisheries
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced public forums again will be held throughout the state this year (2017), inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
New Zealand Mud Snails in the Au Sable River
New Zealand Mud Snails have been discovered in the East Branch of the Au Sable River, just downstream of the Harrietta Hills Trout Farm-Grayling.
Michigan confirms two new invasive species
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) today confirmed two new invasive species in Michigan waters.
MDNR urges caution when using fireworks
Warm weather and family gatherings can make the Fourth of July a fun time with great memories. But before you celebrate, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents and visitors to make sure they understand the importance of fireworks and campfire safety.
MDNR public fisheries forums in March, April and May
The Department of Natural Resources has announced it will again this spring offer public forums throughout Michigan, inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
Michigan Bass Season Decision Delayed Until April 9th
Legislation was reintroduced in this new session that would give fisheries order authority back to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) early allowing the seven Commissioners to vote on the bass season a month early at the March 19th meeting.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
Public opinion needed on proposed bass season regulations
In order to get public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan’s bass fishing seasons, the Department of Natural Resources has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Species related
Public Meetings Coming on Michigan Bass Season Change in July
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is preparing public meeting schedules and locations for comment on proposed changes to the Michigan bass season.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Species related
Bass Season Resolution now MUCC Policy
Sunday, June 22, 2014 the Michigan United Conservation Clubs state convention delegates voted greater than the needed two-thirds majority to adopt the Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation bass season proposal resolution as official policy.
Conservation | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Public Act 145 Paves the Way for Longer Michigan Bass Season
The bass season bill Senate Bill 869 was signed by Governor Rick Snyder at 11:06 AM on Tuesday 6/3/2014. SB 869 was filed with the Michigan Secretary of State the same day and assigned Public Act 145 of 2014 with immediate effect.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs
House Natural Resources Committee Passes SB 869
Michigan’s House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to pass Senate Bill 869 out of committee with a favorable recommendation at today’s hearing.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Hunting related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Wildlife Management
Anglers Support Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management
Michigan is at the center of one of the largest fights in the country over hunting rights and the future of the North American Model of Conservation. Radical animal rights groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have launched two referendums
Closures | Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
MDNR Says Earlier Bass Season Good For Michigan
At the March 20, 2014 Michigan Senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee hearing on Senate Bill 869, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Legislative Liaison Trevor VanDyke stated the MDNR fully supports eliminating the existing bass season limits from state law because recent science
Conversations with MDNR Fisheries in March, April
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced public forums to be held throughout Michigan this spring, inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Wildlife Management
Watch Governor Snyder Live sign new MDNR license legislation
Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 17th) at 3:30 PM EST: Watch LIVE as Governor Rick Snyder signs legislation enhancing Michigan’s natural resources. The legislation authorizes important changes to Michigan’s hunting and fishing license structure
Conservation | Environment | Fisheries Management | Land Management | MI Department of Natural Resources | Wildlife Management
Keith Creagh named DNR director
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Keith Creagh as director of the state Department of Natural Resources