Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expecting a deficit this year. It primarily funds hunting and fishing related-programs from the sales of hunting and fishing licenses, and it is supportive of an increase in the price of these fees to continue its work.

First, the funding future for the Department of Natural Resources. Next, a look at snowmobiling in Michigan. Then, a conversation with Michigan’s newest Poet Laureate: Melba Boyd. Plus, a glimpse of an incredibly rare bird.

What could be the potential impacts of a new minimum wage and paid sick leave bill? Then, how does one become a volunteer lighthouse keeper in Michigan? Plus, the journey towards a Black Utopia.

We check in on how the 2024 deer hunting season is going, and what it means to those who still find time in the woods to do it. Also, carving out a place for Detroit as design students to launch into fashion.We’ll remember Michigan’s first Native American state legislator. And sorting through the avalanche of unknown heritage apple varieties in Northwest Michigan.

What the Project 2025 playbook might look like for Michigan during a second Trump term. Then, a beautifully illustrated 60-year-old children’s book written by a nonagenarian Beaver Island resident publishes for the first time. And, things to keep in mind for yourself and children while summertime doom scrolling on your phone.

The Recreation Passport, which allows access to Michigan’s state parks and recreation areas, will increase by one dollar for residents starting in 2024. The price for the passport will go up to $14 from $13.

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

Preparing for potential Michigan wildfires, Steve Amick's new novel featuring three fishers, and a Filipino baker brings flavor to Detroit

After Squaw Lake's name was changed to Paint Lake, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is changing the name of its boat launch as well.

The Michigan park system had an estimated $300 million worth of deferred maintenance. ARPA money is providing $250 million worth of improvements.