Thousands of black bears live in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Here are some tips for staying safe as they ...

It’s pretty exciting, considering this could be the first known cougar reproduction in modern times in the western Great ...

Black bear mating season takes place during the summer, but embryos do not begin to develop until the mother bear enters her ...

Michigan fishing licenses for 2025 are now available to purchase or renew. The 2024 fishing licenses will expire March 31.

All of the proposals submitted today are supported by the Citizens Waterfowl Advisory Committee,” Kaitlyn Barnes, the DNR’s ...

Monarch butterflies are making their flight north after wintering in Mexico. Here's what to know about the fascinating, fragile traveler.

Other bear regulation changes approved by the NRC in March allow for the use of treestands on public lands 31 days prior to ...

Following years of flip-flopping by both the state and federal governments on the animals’ protection status, “wolves are at a crossroads in Michigan,” said wildlife biologist Brian Roell, the large ...

Cougar cubs have not been documented in Michigan in over 100 years, but state biologists can confirm recent photos officially ...

As Michigan thaws, the DNR explains that fish 'winterkill' is a natural occurrence and not a threat to overall fish ...

Michigan’s harsher winter with cold and heavy snow has caused more fish deaths, a natural phenomenon called winterkill.

Saugatuck Brewing Company and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are partnering again to raise funding for lake ...