Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of the state’s natural resources for current and future generations.
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Location:
Lansing, MI, 48909
Phone:
517-373-2329
Mon - Fri:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Scott Palmbos

Scott Palmbos Ever thought about earn a buck tag, shoot a doe bring it in to get checked and the dnr will issue you 1 buck tag.....makes sence to me....then everybody has to get deer checked...

11 hours ago · Report
Brian Craig

Brian Craig i was wondering how do i find a colored map of the jennys farm off of apple ave. can anyone help me.

Yesterday at 4:27pm · Report
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Early field reports from DNR biologists on 2009 deer season are in: http://bit.ly/293GFz

Yesterday at 1:27pm
Shifty Adrienne Shifflett

Shifty Adrienne Shifflett With all the bait for sale in lower Michigan and all the people buying bait, I bet there are more people baiting than the DNR thinks. Wish something could be done about it. Not seeing many deer in my carrot free woods.

Yesterday at 11:36am · Report
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
We are hearing from a lot of hunters who, like you, are frustrated at seeing those piles of bait for sale, but the DNR can only regulate the use of bait, we have no authority to regulate commerce. That lies in the hands of your state legislators and in the power of each hunter's pocketbook, when they decide whether or not to buy and illegally use ... Read Morebait. Our conservation officers take illegal baiting very seriously -- please call in your anonymous tips to our Report All Poaching line at 800-292-7800.
Yesterday at 1:49pm
Charles Markham
Charles Markham
A statewide baiting ban is the only answer. Baiting has been the downfall of deer hunting in Michigan. Sportsmen that think they have to bait didn't experiance the way it used to be. Its bad for wildlife in general, a cause of conflict among users, and what fuel for anti-hunting groups. The MDNR is so short of Conservation Officers, enforcement is impossible! Please let the NRC and legislators know how you feel.
Yesterday at 2:11pm
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Looking for holiday gift ideas? Michigan State Parks 2010 Motor Vehicle Permits go on sale December 1st! http://bit.ly/1fLTxw

Yesterday at 7:33am
Don Adams

Don Adams Hi Kid's Nothing better than the great out doors in Michigan!

Yesterday at 5:52am · Report
Ed Sklba

Ed Sklba How rare are does with horns? Specifically a 4 point

Yesterday at 5:33am · Report
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Hey Ed, great question! Antlered does are not very common -- research shows about one in every 3,500 does to have antlers at some point in their lives, usually small buttons or velvet spikes. For a doe to have polished antlers is even more rare and usually is due to the deer having internal male sex organs and external female organs. If you shot an... Read More antlered doe, please consider bringing it in to one of the DNR's deer check stations so our biologists can examine it and give you more information. Here's the list of check stations for 2009: http://bit.ly/1awCIC
Yesterday at 7:28am
Ed Sklba
Ed Sklba
Called Lapeer station and was told they don't have a biologist and wern't sure where there was one. They suggested I only bring in the head so they could examine it and give me a patch
Yesterday at 7:58am
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Sorry to hear that about Lapeer, sometimes the staff are trained to work the check station but aren't technically biologists. If there are any other stations on the list that are an option for you, I'm sure they would love to see the deer intact!
Yesterday at 8:06am
Alicia Van Pelt

Alicia Van Pelt I love Michigan! I am a fan of DNR...

Thu at 8:24pm · Report
Shannon Walker

Shannon Walker Hello DNR!
I have heard about Park Passports includued in our license fees but don't know the details and where it stand in the legislative process. Where can I find more information about this? Thanks!

Thu at 8:50am · Report
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Hi Shannon -- The Michigan Senate has passed the bill proposing the State Parks Passport, which would eliminate the current motor vehicle permit for parks and instead add $10 to license plate registration for those who would like to take part. Now the bill goes to the House for a vote. The Passport legislation has been spearheaded by a citizens group. You can find out more information on their Web site: http://www.ourmichiganparks.org/
Thu at 11:03am
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Another huge UP buck for you to admire! Biologists at the Marquette deer check station determined the nine-point buck to be 5-and-a-half years old and it weighed 177 pounds. Check out those palmate antlers!

Jim Krywko
Jim Krywko
That is a wall hanger for sure.
Yesterday at 5:08am
Shifty Adrienne Shifflett
Shifty Adrienne Shifflett
That's not that uncommon in states with a one buck limit.
Yesterday at 12:09pm
Shelly Hunt Alexander

Shelly Hunt Alexander Hello! Can you use a 22-250 rifle or any long range rifle in Michigan for Varmint Hunting while possessing a small game license?

Wed at 4:48pm · Report
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
In general, you can hunt on a small game license with a 22-250 or other rifle. However, there are exceptions that apply depending on where, what time of year, and which species you are hunting. More info is needed to provide a more specific answer, otherwise you can check out the online hunting and trapping guide at this link: http://bit.ly/WJ03u
Thu at 7:09am
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources discussed Female Conservation officers on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources discussion board.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources discussed Female Conservation officers on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources discussion board.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources discussed Female Conservation officers on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources discussion board.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Adam Dollar, 14, of Big Bay, Mich., scored this awesome 10-point buck
in northern Marquette County -- his first deer! Adam brought his buck
into the Marquette deer check station, where it weighed in at 188
pounds and was determined to be four-and-a-half years old. Congrats, Adam!!

Shifty Adrienne Shifflett
Shifty Adrienne Shifflett
If we were a 1 buck state we might all see bucks like this.
Yesterday at 12:07pm