Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
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Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more.
Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
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Approximately 97% of state parks funding for operations and maintenance is generated by user fees and royalty revenues. This includes:
Michigan's General Fund tax dollars provide the remaining 3% of state parks funding.
Hall Lake Dam, located in Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Barry County, has been classified as a significant hazard dam by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. This classification indicates that dam failure could cause economic and environmental damage, or disrupt essential services downstream, though loss of life is unlikely.
To address dam deficiencies, the DNR, in partnership with EGLE, will implement a solution using funding from a recent EGLE Dam Risk Reduction Grant. This proposed solution will involve lowering the lake's elevation while still preserving an outdoor recreation lake experience at a new, lower lake elevation.
March 12 public open house. The DNR will host an upcoming public information open house to share a draft plan for decommissioning Hall Lake Dam. DNR staff and project team members will be on hand to discuss the draft plan or any environmental concerns related to the lake and surrounding area. People will have opportunity to ask questions and provide comments throughout the two-hour period.
Wednesday, March 12, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. in Hastings
Can't attend the open house? Find a copy of the draft plan and a public feedback form – open through March 19.
A park's general management plan defines a long-range (10- to 20-year) planning and management strategy to protect and preserve the site's natural and cultural resources and provide access to land- and water-based public recreation and educational opportunities.
Developing a park general management plan requires logic, teamwork, public involvement and integrity. The plan should ultimately reflect a logical sequence of events and help guide decision making in a carefully considered way. The key to this process is active involvement of DNR staff, other state agencies, stakeholders (such as other recreation providers and user groups) and the public. Public input is an integral part of the development these plans.
The Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee is a citizens’ advisory committee to the NRC and the DNR. This diverse panel of individuals ensures that the public has a voice in the operations, planning and development of Michigan's premier state park system.
