https://www.wcmu.org/tags/department-of-natural-resources Department of Natural Resources en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-23/new-parts-of-northern-michigan-state-forest-now-open-to-public The Elk Run Tract, a 236-acre piece of property, will be opening to the public with the help of Michigan's Department of Natural Resources and conservation group Huron Pines. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-23/new-parts-of-northern-michigan-state-forest-now-open-to-public Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-02/michigan-is-selling-over-120-plots-of-land-why Lakefront property in Wexford County, 40-plus acres of forested land in the Upper Peninsula and a tiny island sitting in the middle of Lake Ponemah have been up for grabs this year. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-02/michigan-is-selling-over-120-plots-of-land-why Emilio Perez Ibarguen https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/we-are-all-part-of-this-failure-how-fisheries-and-wildlife-management-in-michigan-is-going-broke A small, dwindling percentage of the population — hunters and anglers — funds a huge chunk of fish and wildlife conservation in Michigan. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:51:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-14/we-are-all-part-of-this-failure-how-fisheries-and-wildlife-management-in-michigan-is-going-broke Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-03/michigan-deer-harvests-slightly-down-when-compared-to-2023 New data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows the number of deer harvested during the firearm season declined slightly when compared to last year. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:53:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-03/michigan-deer-harvests-slightly-down-when-compared-to-2023 Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/house-bill-aims-to-waive-fishing-license-fee-for-all-michigan-veterans A group of Republican lawmakers recently referred a bill to the House Natural Resources committee that would allow all Michigan veterans, regardless of disability status, to receive non-lottery fishing licenses for free. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:58:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/house-bill-aims-to-waive-fishing-license-fee-for-all-michigan-veterans Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-18/wolf-populations-steady-in-michigans-upper-peninsula The wolf population in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has now been stable for over a decade.The Department of Natural Resources released the findings of its 2022 wolf survey on Tuesday. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:38:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-18/wolf-populations-steady-in-michigans-upper-peninsula Patrick Shea https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-09/conservation-groups-voice-opposition-to-proposed-camp-grayling-expansion Conservation groups and local residents today voiced their opposition to the proposed expansion at Camp Grayling. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:07:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-09/conservation-groups-voice-opposition-to-proposed-camp-grayling-expansion Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-12/425-000-people-in-michigan-may-have-a-hard-time-seeing-this-bird-that-could-change Some visitors to two of Michigan’s state parks will see something they’ve never fully seen before: the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows of fall. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:32:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-12/425-000-people-in-michigan-may-have-a-hard-time-seeing-this-bird-that-could-change Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-05/beech-leaf-disease-found-in-michigan Another tree-damaging pest has been found in Michigan. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:00:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-05/beech-leaf-disease-found-in-michigan Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-22/invasive-asian-carp-in-illinois-rebranded-as-copi The Illinois Department of Natural Resources launched their campaign to rebrand Asian Carp today. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:25:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-22/invasive-asian-carp-in-illinois-rebranded-as-copi Maya Reter