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The Michigan DNR is asking for the public to weigh in on the future development at the Rockport Recreation Area.

The Michigan DNR has opened its annual land auction event for bids.

The Michigan DNR is almost ready to open its annual land auction event for bids.

This weekend you can fish, ride the off-road trails, and visit state parks for free.

A large number of fish have died, and continue to die, on a Michigan lake due to a virus, the DNR said.

It’s morel mushroom season in Michigan.

The Michigan DNR is investigating after a gray wolf was killed in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, far south of where the state’s known wolf population lives.

If you happen to discover dead fish floating at the top of a body of water in Michigan, just know -- it’s a normal spring occurrence.

A field study is being conducted in Alpena County to see if an oral bovine tuberculosis (bTB) vaccine can help protect wild deer.

The price for a recreation passport in Michigan is going up in March, the first increase since 2020.

Are you putting out birdseed this winter? There are some steps you can take to help protect the birds that visit your feeder.

A state park in Northern Michigan will close for nearly a year starting this fall and lasting through the summer of 2025.

Michigan sees an influx of "weird ducks," geese and swans that migrate to the state during the winter -- here's why.

The Michigan DNR announced a new $6 million grant that will be used to upgrade several parks around the state, including in Metro Detroit.

In Michigan and many other areas in the United States, the bird population has been on a rapid decline.

Turkeys, widely known as one of the meanest, most evil and strange birds on the planet, have been taking advantage of the quieter neighborhood streets around Michigan.

The Michigan DNR has stocked more than nine million fish so far in 2023.

A local couple spotted a rare albino deer grazing in a parking lot in Farmington Hills on Monday night.

The crown jewel of Detroit’s Belle Isle, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, will be closed through August for repairs.

The Michigan DNR and the U.S. Forest Service work in tandem to protect Michigan’s lands from wildfires.

The state of Michigan is going to auction off 95 parcels of land this fallMichigan is preparing to auction off 95 parcels of land from several different counties throughout the state this fall. Here’s everything you need to know about that land, and how to make a bid.

The state of Michigan is going to auction off 95 parcels of land this fall.

Four-point antler point restriction on the restricted tag of the deer-combo license was reinstated for 19 Michigan counties.

The DNR also urges everyone to to protect themselves and the outdoors by paying special attention to safety information.

The DNR also urges everyone to to protect themselves and the outdoors by paying special attention to safety information.

Michigan DNR is warning residents of the extreme weather conditions after a campfire started a 2,400-acre wildfire trial over the weekend.

There are new EV charging stations placed for drivers visiting Belle Isle.

When beachgoers see double red flags, the DNR said they should know it means “do not enter the water” because of dangerous conditions.

A northern Michigan company has partnered up with Michigan DNR to be the department’s official apparel supplier for Michigan parks, trails, and waterways.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

It’s mushroom season in Michigan.

Nearly 60 new species have been added to Michigan’s list of threatened and endangered plants and animals.

Michigan hunters can prepare for spring turkey season, which takes place from the end of April through June 7.

The dry conditions sparked a fire warning from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as even the slightest mistake could quickly become a disaster.

If you happen to discover dead fish floating at the top of a body of water in Michigan, just know -- it’s a normal spring occurrence.

There are prescribed burns planned for several counties in Michigan on Monday.

Michigan’s DNR has a few ice safety tips for those that want to go out onto the water on foot or by boat during the warmer days of winter.

The price for a recreation passport in Michigan is going up in March, the first increase since 2020.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring about 1,300 seasonal park workers throughout the state for 2023.

The 2023 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County will begin next month.

The DNR answered some frequently asked questions about the new reporting system for deer hunting in Michigan.

Starting Tuesday morning, more than half-a-million hunters will head out into the woods for dear season. It’s estimated that hunting contributes more than $2 billion to the state’s economy yearly. But a shift is happening as both numbers have trended down for years.

The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle will undergo $10 million in renovations in mid-November.

Invasive beech leaf disease was first confirmed in Michigan in St. Clair County in July. Since then, it has been detected in Oakland and Wayne counties.

Deer hunting regulations in Michigan have become less restrictive over the last few years.

American Robins have been our state bird since 1931, but a few Michigan officials are hoping to change it -- to the Kirtland’s warbler.

Whether you have a wood stove you use to heat your house or you enjoy throwing a log in your fireplace, it’s always good to know what you are actually burning when it comes to wood.

The Belle Isle Nature Center is reopening to the public after being closed since 2020 for a $2.5 million renovation project.

Michigan hunters are expected to report a successful hunt within 72 hours of harvesting a deer.

Michigan Trails Week celebrates the state’s 13,400 miles of state-designated trails.

This year celebrates 50 years of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ deer management cooperation patch.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel will be conducting walleye recruitment surveys through early October.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it is seeing good indicators that a modest stocking increase of Chinook salmon populations is needed in Lake Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will pay you $100 per bushel of red pine cones during the month of September.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging bird hunters to keep an eye out for signs of bird flu (H5N1).

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The Giant Slide at Belle Isle Park will re-reopen this weekend after closing due to speed and safety concerns last weekend.

Know where to find Red pine trees? If you collect a bushel of red pine cones next month you could earn $100 and help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plant trees in state forests.

Riders were absolutely flying down the Giant Slide on Belle Isle on Friday.

The Giant Slide at Belle Isle Park will re-reopen this weekend after closing due to speed and safety concerns last weekend.

Cougars are now listed as an endangered species in Michigan and have been spotted on 76 occasions since 2008.

The newly opened pedestrian bridge connecting visitors to an island at the Lower Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park has been dedicated to the state’s longtime chief of parks and recreation.

An ongoing archaeological dig at Colonial Michilimackinac, an 18th century fort and fur trading village in Mackinaw City, has reported some very cool finds.

A 46-acre wildfire that started Sunday afternoon is now contained, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Invasive beech leaf disease has been found in a small private woodlot in southern St. Clair County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Giant Hogweed has been found in several counties around Michigan over the last decade, but since funding for tracking these invasive plants ended, it’s up to residents to report.

A new shuttle service to get people around Detroit’s Belle Isle has officially started.

A Michigan man says he was “relieving frustration” by driving around at night and shooting into vacant fields when he illegally shot and abandoned several deer, a Michigan DNR investigation found.

Asian Carp is getting a new name in the state of Illinois. On Wednesday the Illinois DNR held a virtual event with Chopped champion Brian Jupiter of Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern.

State officials have determined that a 3-foot-deep military-style bunker surrounded by sand bags in a western Michigan game area was built by kids.

If you’re traveling through the Upper Peninsula, you may want to keep an eye out for moose.

Mushroom hunting can be a dangerous hobby for newcomers. Before you head out into the woods, you must first be prepared.

That’s it, that’s all you need to know, there’s no catch -- well, hopefully, you catch a couple of fish.

Catch a big fish? Want to know if it broke a record in the state of Michigan?

Turkey vultures are coming back to Michigan after spending their winter where it’s warmer.

Mushroom hunting can be a dangerous hobby for newcomers. Before you head out into the woods, you must first be prepared.

It’s mushroom season in Michigan.

The Blue Lakes Fire in the northern portion of Michigan’s lower peninsula is now 98% contained, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The Blue Lakes Fire in the northern portion of Michigan’s lower peninsula is now 75% contained, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Firefighters and Michigan DNR are working to contain a 2,500-acre wildfire burning up Montmorency and Cheboygan county.

Firefighters and Michigan DNR are working to contain a 2,300-acre wildfire burning up Montmorency and Cheboygan county.

You might have seen them in your backyard last year, the spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth), but will they be back again this year?

The DNR is letting anglers know to get their fishing gear ready as several season openers are approaching.

With confirmed bird flu cases growing in Michigan, officials are suggesting residents limit their backyard bird feeders this year to reduce contact with wild birds.

Do you have an oak tree? You could save its life by putting your chainsaw down and not pruning it right away, according to the Michigan DNR.

A hunting dog has been bitten by a wolf in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will jaw tag 3,000 walleye across multiple Saginaw Bay tributary rivers.

A highly contagious bird flu (avian influenza) has been identified in Michigan’s wild bird population, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

A highly contagious bird flu (avian influenza) has been identified in Michigan’s wild bird population, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

If you happen to discover dead fish floating at the top of a body of water in Michigan, just know -- it’s a normal spring occurrence.

The state Department of Natural Resources says a survey conducted in January estimates that Michigan’s elk population has increased 5% since 2019.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released its weekly fishing report on Wednesday and it included some updates for people who fish in Southeast Michigan.

An invasive moth species, whose population has been exploding in Michigan over the last couple of years, has a new name because its original name included a derogatory term.

A Michigan pilot was forced to make an emergency landing on a frozen lake after his plane lost power in midair, officials said.

A southwestern Michigan man faces prison time and can no longer hunt in the state after pleading guilty to charges stemming from illegal deer poaching, authorities said.

The search is on for a missing bobcat who escaped from her enclosure in West Michigan last week.

The city of Detroit’s resurgence is branching out from downtown and into the neighborhoods.

A Michigan man who is already an convicted felon is facing 15 DNR charges after officers discovered nine poached trophy bucks in a barn.

A night in a sleeping bag is costing more at Michigan campgrounds.