Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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.

Euthanizing geese was approved last fall for areas in Michigan with frequent conflicts between geese and humans, and to control the possible spread of disease. That plan has been put on hold.

By some estimates, tens of millions of trees could be damaged.

Spring is a dangerous time for wildfires because everything’s so dry and can burn easily. Firefighters prepare before the snow melts.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their trees from ice damage.