Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan's black bear population is growing. Officials from the Michigan DNR say there are more than 12,000 bears across the northern parts of the state.

Camping reservations at state parks are already 35% filled during the peak summer season and is expected to increase in the coming weeks.

In an effort to combating the growing deer population across Michigan, the DNR is seeking public feedback on possible strategies.

A full-time mussel biologist is joining the DNR's ranks. The agency has several mussel experts, but this will be the first scientist entirely devoted to the creatures. They'll help kickstart a two-year project on Michigan's native and invasive mussels.

It's the first time the infection has appeared in Ogemaw County. The Michigan DNR says the disease is uncommon and only appeared in 16 deer across the state last year.

An open letter from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources deer biologist Chad Stewart encouraged hunters to rethink their hunting philosophy and harvest more antlerless deer, like does and young males.

After months of interim leadership, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a new director.

The Anglers of the Au Sable River filed a complaint against the Department of Natural Resources in the state Court of Claims on Tuesday.

Small freshwater jellies commonly appear at the surface at this time of year.

A new senate law has taken immediate effect allowing conservation officers the same law enforcement capabilities as a peace officer.