Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s.

The Michigan DNR invites public input on outdoor recreation and conservation issues at meetings in February, with schedules and contact info available online.

The latest data from the DNR shows confirmed cougar sightings surged in 2025, the latest sign that cougars once again live in ...

Michigan DNR officials presented the Natural Resources Commission with a budget overview in January, with a specific focus on ...

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission has approved and announced the scheduled deer hunting regulation changes beginning in time for the fall 2024 season. According to the Michigan Department of ...

The MDNR issued a letter on May 9, stating that they have decided to pause the program for this year. They add that permits will not be issued this year, and no lethal population control measures will ...

As the Michigan Natural Resources Commission weighed plans for managing Michigan’s deer population on Thursday, state Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) has called on lawmakers to act on efforts expanding ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is winding down its annual bear den checks and reminding residents that the animals soon will end hibernation and will be roaming for food. The DNR shared ...

Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s. Th Department of Natural Resources expects this number ...