Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has produced an interactive map that highlights the state’s 2014 wildfires and prescribed burns – each more than 10 acres in size – to help mushroom hunters in their quest for morels. The Mi-Morels map provides forest cover type information, latitude and longitude coordinates, and state land boundary information “Morel mushrooms are often found in locat

Spring is here which brings warmer temperatures, longer days and wildlife emerging from their winter homes. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are among those animals that are now awake and have left their dens.

Springtime brings with it an increase in sightings of nestlings and baby animals like this young fawn hidden in the tall grass. While fawns may seem abandoned, they almost certainly are not – deer often leave fawns unattended for long periods to help prevent them from being detected by predators.

April 1, marked the start of the Department of Natural Resources’ 2015 fuelwood season. The personal-use permits can be purchased any time now through December 31, 2015, in person or by mail. The permits are good for 90 days from the date of purchase. Bill O’Neill, DNR Forest Resources Division chief, reminds people who are looking for alternative home-heating options that the fuelwood permits are

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated the 2008 Michigan Wolf Management Plan and is seeking public comment. According to the Detroit News, it criticizes the re-listing of Great Lakes wolves as endangered. Your comments must be received by April 3.

How well do you think the The Michigan Department of Natural Resources(DNR) did in increasing your awareness and understanding of wolves and wolf-related issues in the last six years? Developing and implementing a responsible policy regarding public harvest of wolves? You have until next Thursday (12/11) to take an online survey and let them know.