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Department of Natural Resources * Managing your resources Go to Accessible recreation * Cheboygan River Lock schedule * Crooked River Lock schedule Go to Camping and lodging * Camping and lodging rates and operating dates Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more.

Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below: * Master angler and state record * Fishing Tournament Information System * Report observations and marked or tagged fish Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more.

Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below: * Hunter safety certificate * Hunting season calendar * Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below: * Algonac (St.

Clair County) * Bald Mountain (Oakland County) * Dansville (Ingham County) * Echo Point (Allegan County) * Island Lake (Livingston County) * Lost Nation (Hillsdale County) * Skoglund-Erickson (Marquette County) * Ortonville (Lapeer County) * Pontiac Lake (Oakland County) * Porcupine Mountains (Ontonagon County) * Rose Lake (Clinton County) * Sharonville (Jackson County) * Supply Road (Grand Traverse County) * Voyer Lake (Montmorency County) Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more.

USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below: Go to Morel mushroom hunting Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket. Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.

* Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park * Customer service centers * Michigan History Center * Outdoor Adventure Center * Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center Go to Customer service centers Go to Michigan History Center Go to Outdoor Adventure Center Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center Go to Ralph A.

MacMullan Conference Center Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.

Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below. * Carl T.

Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center * Michigan DNR Pocket Park * Hartwick Pines Visitor Center * Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center * Ludington State Park education programs * Oden Hatchery Visitor Center * Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center * Saginaw Bay Visitor Center * Tahquamenon Falls education programs * Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center * Search for permits and more Go to Search for permits and more Go to Recreation Passport We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety.

Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below: * Law enforcement and safety Go to Education and safety * Recreational safety and hunter education * Learn about Michigan's species Recreational safety and hunter education Go to Recreational safety and hunter education Recreational Safety and Hunter Education Learn about Michigan's species Go to Learn about Michigan's species Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals.

Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below. * Reptiles and amphibians DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.

* Nature programs in state parks * Natural and historical education resources for home * Archery classes and clinics * Becoming an Outdoors Woman Go to Programs for educators DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.

* Academy of Natural Resources * Salmon in the Classroom * Wildlife classroom curricula * National Archery in the Schools Program Go to Managing your resources * Landowner/homeowner resources * State parks, trails and waterways * Rules, laws and enforcement * Creel Clerks & Angler Surveys * Cultural & Scientific Collectors Permit (Fisheries) DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat.

Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.

* Resources for private forest land owners * Forest Products Industry * Commercial Timber Sales * Urban and Community Forestry Landowner/homeowner resources Go to Landowner/homeowner resources State parks, trails and waterways Go to State parks, trails and waterways * BIP strategic development plan * Permission to Use Public Land * Payment in Lieu of Taxes * Underground Natural Gas Storage Doing business with the DNR Rules, laws and enforcement Go to Rules, laws and enforcement * Regulation summaries and handbooks * County and Municipal Law Enforcement Information * Land Auctions and Sales * Recent Land Acquisitions and Exchanges * Michigan Grassland Coalition * Mission, vision and values * Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Mission, vision and values Go to Mission, vision and values Accessible recreation opportunities in Michigan * Color Blind Scenic Viewers * Trails and Scenic Sites Go to Boards and committees All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups * Accessibility Advisory Council * Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee * Fisheries Division Citizens Advisory Committees * Forest Management Advisory Committee * Natural Resources Commission * Natural Resources Trust Fund Board * Northern Lake Michigan Islands Collaborative * Michigan History Center Commissions & Committees * Pigeon River Country Advisory Council * Pigeon River Country Equestrian Committee * State Parks Advisory Committee * Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council * Trails Advisory Council * Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Councils * Upper Peninsula Habitat Workgroup * Urban and Community Forestry Council * Michigan Wildlife Council * Wolf Management Advisory Council Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR information on how to contact us * Customer Service Centers information about volunteer and donation opportunities News releases, closures, photos and more * Ice Storm 2025 Information * Conservation officer bi-weekly reports Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Go to Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Go to Policies and Reports * Managing your resources BackAccessible recreation * Cheboygan River Lock schedule * Crooked River Lock schedule * Camping and lodging rates and operating dates * Master angler and state record * Fishing Tournament Information System * Report observations and marked or tagged fish * Hunter safety certificate * Hunting season calendar * Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app * Algonac (St.

Clair County) * Bald Mountain (Oakland County) * Dansville (Ingham County) * Echo Point (Allegan County) * Island Lake (Livingston County) * Lost Nation (Hillsdale County) * Skoglund-Erickson (Marquette County) * Ortonville (Lapeer County) * Pontiac Lake (Oakland County) * Porcupine Mountains (Ontonagon County) * Rose Lake (Clinton County) * Sharonville (Jackson County) * Supply Road (Grand Traverse County) * Voyer Lake (Montmorency County) BackMorel mushroom hunting * Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park * Customer service centers * Michigan History Center * Outdoor Adventure Center * Ralph A.

MacMullan Conference Center BackCustomer service centers BackMichigan History Center BackOutdoor Adventure Center BackRalph A. MacMullan Conference Center * Carl T.

Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center * Michigan DNR Pocket Park * Hartwick Pines Visitor Center * Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center * Ludington State Park education programs * Oden Hatchery Visitor Center * Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center * Saginaw Bay Visitor Center * Tahquamenon Falls education programs * Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center * Search for permits and more BackSearch for permits and more * Law enforcement and safety * Recreational safety and hunter education * Learn about Michigan's species BackRecreational safety and hunter education BackLearn about Michigan's species * Reptiles and amphibians * Nature programs in state parks * Natural and historical education resources for home * Archery classes and clinics * Becoming an Outdoors Woman BackPrograms for educators * Academy of Natural Resources * Salmon in the Classroom * Wildlife classroom curricula * National Archery in the Schools Program BackManaging your resources * Landowner/homeowner resources * State parks, trails and waterways * Rules, laws and enforcement * Creel Clerks & Angler Surveys * Cultural & Scientific Collectors Permit (Fisheries) * Resources for private forest land owners * Forest Products Industry * Commercial Timber Sales * Urban and Community Forestry BackLandowner/homeowner resources BackState parks, trails and waterways * BIP strategic development plan * Permission to Use Public Land * Payment in Lieu of Taxes * Underground Natural Gas Storage BackRules, laws and enforcement * Regulation summaries and handbooks * County and Municipal Law Enforcement Information * Land Auctions and Sales * Recent Land Acquisitions and Exchanges * Michigan Grassland Coalition * Mission, vision and values * Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry BackMission, vision and values * Color Blind Scenic Viewers * Trails and Scenic Sites BackBoards and committees * Accessibility Advisory Council * Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee * Fisheries Division Citizens Advisory Committees * Forest Management Advisory Committee * Natural Resources Commission * Natural Resources Trust Fund Board * Northern Lake Michigan Islands Collaborative * Michigan History Center Commissions & Committees * Pigeon River Country Advisory Council * Pigeon River Country Equestrian Committee * State Parks Advisory Committee * Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council * Trails Advisory Council * Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Councils * Upper Peninsula Habitat Workgroup * Urban and Community Forestry Council * Michigan Wildlife Council * Wolf Management Advisory Council * Customer Service Centers * Ice Storm 2025 Information * Conservation officer bi-weekly reports BackOffice of Outdoor Recreation Industry Back to Department of Natural Resources Search is currently unavailable.

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[](https://www. michigan. gov/dnr "DNR") From volunteering to remove invasive species in our state parks to making monetary donations to being a campground host, there are many ways to get involved with the work that we do.

## Host, guide, teach and more campground host standing in campsite with two staff members; camper in the background ### Volunteer host Be a host at a campground, harbor or lighthouse! Stay for free in exchange for volunteer services such as answering questions, planning activities, giving tours and light maintenance duties.

Hunter safety instructor teaching female student about properly using firearm ### Recreation safety instructor Volunteer recreational safety instructors teach hunter education, snowmobile, boating and off-road vehicle safety courses. The DNR is always accepting applications for new volunteer recreational safety instructors.

looking through the window of a building at Fayette Historic State Park ### Michigan History Center Be a part of Michigan history! Volunteer at the History Center in Lansing as a museum docent, prepare records at the Archives, donate items to the museum or the Archives, join a friends group and more.

volunteer stewards learning about invasive species on a trail ### Volunteer stewardship Help remove invasive plants in state parks across southern lower Michigan. Volunteers will learn plant identification, see rare ecosystems and connect with others while helping protect parks. View thevolunteer calendar for workdays near you.

A team of volunteers cleans up trash and discarded tires from the forest ### Adopt a Forest We work to enhance public forest lands by eliminating illegal dumping and increasing awareness of responsible disposal options. Help keep the woods clean! Report a dumpsite, make a donation or volunteer to clean up the forest.

A restored oak savanna, with an abundance of trees and wildflowers ### Wildlife habitat improvement Help improve wildlife habitat through MUCC's "On the Ground" program. Build brush piles, remove invasive plants, restore grassland habitat, install fish spawning structures, assist with river cleanup, plant mast-producing trees and more.

## Wildlife observations and citizen science Screenshot of Eyes in the Field application forms area ### Wildlife observations Report sick or dead wildlife, report select animal sightings (such as wolf, moose, cougar, turtles, rattlesnake, more), report poaching and more.

### Report invasive species Two loons sitting on a lake looking at each other Michigan LoonWatch is a family of volunteers concerned about the protection of common loons and their lakes. Volunteer Loon Rangers are responsible for watching and protecting loons.

Two people wrapping their arms around a big tree Collect data and observations to help researchers and natural resource managers learn more about wildlife, invasive species, water quality, the effects of climate change and more.

Lk Michigan sunset with waves crashing on shore and pier and lighthouse in background ### Donate to parks, trails and waterways Charitable gifts from friends and partners help support our parks, trails and waterways. Find information on the many ways to make a donation to Michigan's state park and recreation system.

Conserve wildlife habitat license plate featuring the Kirtlands Warbler ### Wildlife habitat license plate Support Michigan's wildlife by purchasing a wildlife habitat license plate. Fundraising plates cost $35 (additional registration and plate personalization fees apply); $25 goes to the designated special cause fund for each plate sold. Sportsmen against hunger volunteers with crates full of ground venison.

### Hunters Feeding Michigan program The Hunters Feeding Michigan program is a perfect way for hunters to share a part of their harvest this fall, or donate a whole deer. In addition, anyone can make a monetary donation to support processing and packaging the venison.

Young lady shoots rifle at shooting range while DNR range officer assists ### Donate to shooting ranges Support public facilities that strengthen Michigan’s shooting sports community. Your donation will help with the areas of greatest need, including range improvements, expansion and shooting education programs. view of lake with sun peaking through trees We're seeking "Ambassadors" to take photos of state parks, trails and waterways.

Ambassadors provide photos to the Michigan DNR in exchange for promotion and swag. hands overlapping over table ### Sponsors and partners Businesses and organizations are encouraged to get involved as DNR sponsors and partners in conserving natural and cultural resources. ## More ways to get involved ### Friends of State Parks Friends groups are nonprofit organizations that play an invaluable role in helping to protect our state parks.

Friends support these locations in a variety of ways, including fundraising, recruiting volunteers, leading restoration projects and providing educational programming for the public. ### Volunteer with Belle Isle Conservancy Volunteers are the heart of Belle Isle Park. From greeting visitors with a smile to planting flowers and keeping paths clean, they help keep the park as vibrant as the city it belongs.

Whether you give an hour a week or a day a month, your hands and heart help Belle Isle Park thrive and stay beautiful for generations to come. ### Donate to fish and wildlife The Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund provides revenue for the research and management of nongame (not usually taken for sport, fur or food) fish and wildlife and designated endangered animal and plant species.

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