The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds Michiganders to protect themselves and domestic animals amid ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza cases. HPAI, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in birds and mammals.

The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in both wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in Michigan.

With a little help from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, a native fish that was once considered “extinct” from state waters is working to make a comeback.

On May 12, the Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center will host a ceremony to signal the start of the next phase of the repopulation.

Your camping trip could cost a bit more after a rate increase for Michigan state park campgrounds goes into effect later this year.

MICHIGAN, USA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared that they be will raising camping and overnight lodging fees starting Aug. 1, 2025. This price hike marks the first increase in three years to support state park operations.

If you observe a die-off of six or more waterfowl, report it through the DNR Eyes in the Field online reporting tool or contact a DNR office.

The Michigan DNR advises waterfowl hunters on precautions against bird flu due to cases in wild and domestic birds, including cooking meat properly and wearing gloves when handling birds.

The Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park (left) and Ludington State Park (right) are battling it out in the finals for the Michigan State Park Madness trophy. Pictured are two iconic spots, the Lake of the Clouds in the Porkies and Big Sable Lighthouse in Ludington. (DNR) DNR

The state-designated trails are open from Dec. 1 through March 31 at sites such as Outdoor Adventure Center along Detroit's riverfront, Lake Hudson Recreation Area and Waterloo Recreation Area. Although the trail permits are not required during Free Snowmobile Weekend, all other snowmobile regulations such as age restrictions still apply.

Michigan's elk hunters encountered high temperatures in the first hunting period of the year, which hurt harvest rates.

Former Congressman Dan Kildee was appointed chairman of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission days after leaving office.