DNR reminds anglers of lake sturgeon fishing regulations and rehabilitation efforts As spring arrives, anglers fishing in our rivers may unexpectedly find themselves with a lake sturgeon on the line. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that special regulations exist for lake sturgeon, and fishing for lake sturgeon is prohibited except in a […]
The NRC oversees the management of fish and wildlife in the State of Michigan. Now they are being swayed by special public opinion instead of sound science. They have totally abandoned, remember this goes for fishing to. Concerned Conservationist, Today, MUCC filed legal action against the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to challenge the partial closure of […]
Detroit is known for many things. Shaping the modern auto industry. The birth of Motown music. Diehard fans rooting on their Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers. Ranked the No. 5 fishing city in the country. Detroit is home to some of the most diverse and plentiful fisheries in the country, including walleye, bass, perch, […]
For the past 20 years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University have focused on lake sturgeon management, hatchery production, research and outreach at Cheboygan County’s Black Lake. To celebrate this milestone, the DNR and MSU invite the public to attend an event celebrating lake sturgeon restoration efforts on May 7 at […]
Approximately 4,900 adult trout were stocked by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the Clinton River (Auburn Hills), Huron River (Proud Lake Recreation Area) and Spring Mill Pond (Island Lake Recreation Area) in southeast Michigan. These fish are retired broodstock from Michigan’s state fish hatcheries. The Huron River, downstream of the Proud Lake Dam, […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lake Erie anglers can expect world-class walleye fishing opportunities to continue during the 2022 fishing season following years of strong hatches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Lake Erie maintains its title as The Walleye Capital of the World thanks to science-based management guiding regulations that conserve […]
Mary Bohling, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Extension – November 24, 2020 2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues. While 2020 was different and unique for many reasons, progress was still made for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River. […]
CHARLEVOIX, Mich. (AP) — A fish wholesaler in northern Michigan has been sentenced to a year in custody after pleading guilty to acquiring trout that were illegally caught in the Great Lakes. Federal Judge Paul Maloney says John Cross III of Charlevoix can serve his sentence in the off-season. He appeared in court Monday, months […]
March 21, 2019 Share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming meetings The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan citizens the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities. One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the […]
Michigan Boating Safety Certificate Online or classroom www.boat-ed.com/michigan www.boaterexam.com/usa/michigan The reminder is in line with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Spring Aboard – Take a Boating Education Course campaign (March 17-23). Many states require completion of a NASBLA-verified course to rent or operate a powerboat. In Michigan, boaters born after June 30, 1996, must […]