‘Rock Snot’…dreaded didymo found in Upper Manistee River

The Michigan departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Natural Resources confirmed a report of didymo, a nuisance freshwater alga, in a stretch of the Upper Manistee River in Kalkaska County. Also known as rock snot, despite its coarse, woolly texture,...

DNR supporting efforts to return wolf management to Michigan

by Michigan DNR April 01, 2016 On a snow-swept back road in Delta County, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist drives his vehicle slowly. Watching out his windows, he scans each set of animal tracks he sees pushed into the fresh snow. Among...

2015 big-game hunting/furbearer seasons

Prospects for the 2015 big-game hunting and furbearer hunting seasons are very good, say Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologists. Michigan offers a diversity of species and a wide variety of seasons to maximize recreational opportunity. by Prepared By MDNR...

Bowfishing – Combine two pastimes INTO ONE SPORT

by Provided by MDNR October 01, 2015 Roy Beasley grew up fishing, but when he discovered bowhunting, he changed his technique. He became a bowfisherman. “I still bass fish at my parents’ cottage or with the guys at work,” he said. “But I like...