Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan's elk season could last longer for the 2026 hunting season under a new proposal from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The partnership is helping bring Manoomin back to the state, a wild rice native to the Great Lakes region.

Fish in Michigan's inland lakes are shrinking because of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

Fines for not following the ban can be issued.

The changes took effect on Oct. 10, expanding fishing opportunities across the Upper Peninsula.

Both the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the National Weather Service warn of heightened wildfire risks in the region due to dry and windy conditions.

Officials hope to have it fully contained by late Tuesday evening. However, dry weekend conditions will raise fire risks.

To help track the spread of CWD and help hunters who suspect they've harvested a deer with the disease, the DNR is offering free testing kits at different locations across the state.

With almost 300,000 off-road vehicles hitting northern Michigan trails every year, Michigan’s state forests are reaching a breaking point.

Officials say the influx of fish will help replenish resources and create more supply for the upcoming fishing seasons.