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• These are the articles that have been posted in the past. Stories range from fishing to wildlife with a lot of information in between. They are listed by category, so be sure to scroll down to find what you are looking for.


Fisheries header

• Sonar Technology Helps DNR Fisheries Researchers Monitor Predator-Prey Dynamics of Lake Michigan

• Future of Fish Marking Technology Tested at Marquette State Fish Hatchery

• Lake St. Clair Muskie Fishing Is As Good As It Gets

• DNR's Angler Survey Program Tracks Fishing Activity

• DNR Proposes to Modify Inland Trout Regulations

• Springtime is Fish-Stocking Time

• DNR to Stock More Brown Trout and Steelhead in Lake Huron

• DNR Fisheries Biologist Investigates the Secret Lives of Mussels

• Michigan's Winter Free Fishing Weekend Set for Feb. 14-15

• Removing Dams Is Best Option for a Healthy Aquatic Environment

• Always Use Caution When Out on the Ice

• Research Takes Closer Look at Bass Spawning Habits

• Thompson Fish Hatchery Dams Slated For Removal

• Tree Drop Restores Au Sable River Habitat

• Saginaw Bay's Fabulous Walleye Fishery

• Sixty Years of Service for DNR's Research Vessel Chinook

• DNR Fish Hatcheries Employ New Strategies for Saving Energy

• Monitoring the Fish Communities in Michigan's Largest Inland Lakes

• Michigan's Incredible Flying Fish

• The Holy Waters: Michigan's Quality Fly Fishing Experience

• DNR Surveillance for VHS Expands in 2008

• DNR Salmon in the Classroom

• Michigan's Stream Team: Partners in Stream Restoration

• Fisheries Division Library: Preserving History and Supporting Research

• Rearing Brown Trout at Oden Hatchery Begins With Egg Take

• Going Ice Fishing? Always Play It Safe

• What DNR Fisheries Technicians Do When Winter Comes

• State, Tribes Approve Historic Inland Hunting and Fishing Rights Agreement

• DNR Develops New Strain of Brown Trout

• Local Partner Helps DNR Restore Fish Passage at Potagannissing Dam

• Limiting the Use of Baitfish and Roe Helps Slow the Spread of VHS

• Measuring Tournament Fishing's Impact on Our Walleye Populations

• DNR Fishing Regulation Changes Reflect Disease Management Concerns with VHS

• Restoring the Dowagiac River Takes Partners, Patience and Persistence

• DNR Welcomes Lake Char to Its Fisheries Research Fleet

• Protecting the Sustainability and Quality of Michigan's Hidden Resource

• DNR Uses Innovative Approach to Restore Lake Sturgeon

• Winter Creel Census, Time on the Ice

• Innovative Weir Design Allows Removal of Dimondale Dam

• Saginaw Bay Fish Community Survey

• DNR Explorers Make New, Exciting Discoveries on Lake Superior

• DNR Creel Clerks Provide Valuable Data for Fish Management

• Recovery of Lake Erie Walleye a Success Story

• Collecting Muskie Eggs Helps Mother Nature Along

• Hatchery System Often Determines Fish Stocking Capability

• Springtime Steelhead Produce Great Fishing Action

• Ice or No Ice, There's Plenty of Fishing Opportunity for Michigan Anglers

• Egg Take at Fish Hatcheries Critical to State Angling Success

• Rehabilitating the Legendary Coaster Brook Trout

• The Dead River: Recovery of a Quality U.P. Trout Stream

• Removing Dams Improves Water Quality, Fisheries Habitat and Recreational Use

• Research on Lake St. Clair Preserves Sturgeon Sport Fishery

• DNR Large Lakes Program Requires a Team Effort

• DNR Encourages Families to Discover that Fishing is Fun

• New Walleye Tagging Project Begins in Lakes Erie and Huron

• Cooperative Program at Black Lake Aids Lake Sturgeon Recovery

• DNR Urges That You Always Play It Safe on or Around Ice

• Circle of Life: Michigan's salmon program is among nation's finest

• Walleye are year-round work for fisheries managers


Forest, land and water header

• Looking at History Helps Guide the Future of the State Forest

• Sportsmen Partner with DNR and Adopt-a-Forest to Solve Trail Trash Problem

• Preserving a Threatened Orchid in a Rare Ecosystem is a Joy for DNR Wildlife Biologist

• Protecting Michigan's Hardwood Forests from the Asian Longhorned Beetle

• A Land Before Time: Restoring Native Oak Savanna with Prescribed Fire

• Enjoy the Challenge of Treasure Hunting? Give Recreational Gold Panning a Try

• Clearcuts Provide Multiple Benefits to Forests and Wildlife

• State Forest Campgrounds Are Your Gateway to Explore Wild, Rustic Michigan

• Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact Observes 25th Anniversary

• Cones, Seeds and the Story of a Forest Nursery

• DNR and Beaver Island Residents Join Forces to Control Phragmites

• American Beech Under Attack from Beech Bark Disease

• Michigan's State Forests are Healthy and Sustainable

• Cross-Country Skiing: Good Exercise for the Entire Family

• A Day in the Life of a Snowmobile Trail Groomer

• Michigan's Trail System Offers Four Seasons of Fun

• DNR Promotes Safe and Responsible Use of Michigan's ORV Trail System

• For an Economical Family Vacation: Go Camping

• Michigan's Land Consolidation Process Reaches Milestone

• DNR 'Short Teams' Manage Wildfire Response

• Conservation on the Wing

• Wildfire Prevention Week is April 20-26

• Resolving Property Disputes Affecting State Lands Often Takes Creative Solutions

• More Michigan Communities Seek Tree City USA Designation

• DNR Partnership with Local Groomers Keeps Trails Smooth for Snowmobilers

• DNR Adopts Updated Management Plan for Lower Peninsula's "Big Wild"

• Machines vs. Fire: Michigan's Fire Line Plow

• Partnerships Play Key Role in Protecting Coastal Wetlands in Saginaw Bay

• DNR's Trespass Resolution Program Preserves Land for Generations to Enjoy

• Tackling the Trash Problem in Michigan's Forests

• Michigan's Eastern Hemlock Is Under Attack

• Windy, Dry Weather Causes Dramatic Increase in Wildfire Danger

• Investing in Michigan's Quality of Life and Conservation Future

• Spring Wildfire Season Dictates Caution!

• Prescribed Burning Is Effective in Restoring Some Amazing Habitats

• Arbor Day Reminds Us of the Importance of Trees

• Retired Natural Resource Managers Still Active and Involved

• Maintaining State's Snowmobile Trails Is A Big Job for Local Partners

• Investing in the Future of Michigan Conservation

• Michigan's Tree Farm Program: 65 Years of Putting Down Roots

• DNR Personnel Frequently Called Upon to Provide National Fire Support

• Lime Island is an Undiscovered Gem

• DNR Forms ORV Strategy Task Force to Combat Illegal Use

• The Friendly Wilderness Can Be Found in State Forest Campgrounds

• Wyman Nursery Continues to Provide Trees for Michigan Forests

• DNR Wildfire Outlook for 2006 Calls for Active Spring

• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund -- the Public's Trust in Land for 30 Years

• DNR Forest Fire Experiment Station is Unique for the Equipment It Produces

• RAM Center is the DNR's Official "Campus in the Woods"

• Many Insect Pests and Diseases Threaten Michigan's Forests

• Forest Certification Lies Ahead for DNR

• Volunteers are Vital to Ridding our Forests of Refrigerators and Old Tires

• Using Fire to Restore Michigan's Natural Landscape

• Use Caution with Outdoor Fires: It's the Law

• Simulation Training Enhances DNR Readiness to Fight Wildfires

• Managing the future of our public lands is key part of DNR mission


Hunting head

• DNR Continues to Be Vigilant in CWD Monitoring Efforts

• 2009 Fall Hunting Seasons Preview -- Part II

• 2009 DNR Small Game Hunting Preview

• DNR Expands Opportunities for Hunters' Use of Crossbows

• DNR Launches New Trapper Education Program

• Sharp-tailed Grouse Show Increase in Recent Survey

• Pure Michigan Hunt: Exciting New Multi-Hunt Opportunity

• Addressing the Future of Hunting and the Shooting Sports

• Restoration of the Wild Turkey Is A Wildlife Success Story

• New Initiative Targets Deer Range Improvement in the Upper Peninsula

• Understanding Hemlock's Importance to Deer

• Hunters Can Donate Venison to Help Feed Those in Need

• DNR Wildlife Disease Lab Increases Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease

• Hunters Help CWD Monitoring By Bringing Their Deer to a Check Station

• DNR 2008 Fall Hunting Seasons Preview -- Part II

• DNR Small Game Forecast for 2008

• Elk Hunting: A Wildlife Management Success

• Gladwin Field Trial Area is Rated Among Nation's Best

• Firearm Deer Season Begins Nov. 15

• Trapper Education Program

• DNR Works to Improve Accessibility
for Hunters with Disabilities

• Archery Deer Hunting Season Begins Oct. 1

• Spring Turkey Hunting Offers Mentoring Opportunity and Challenges

• DNR Director Humphries to Focus on Budget and Recruitment

• Field Dressing Your Deer Safely and Efficiently

• 2006 Michigan Deer Hunting Prospects

• Michigan Hunters Have Increased Awareness of Wildlife Disease

• 2006 Fall Hunting Seasons Preview -- Small Game

• Hunter Education Helps Youngsters Learn the Rules of Firearm Safety

• DNR Deer Management: Where do the numbers come from?

• Hunter Retention and Recruitment a DNR Priority

• Hunting Small Game Helps Kids Become Good Hunters

• New Population Goals Strike a Better Balance for Michigan's Deer Herd

• Clay Target Games Are a Good Way to Sharpen Bird Hunting Skills

• Deer Range Improvement -- Key to a Changing Habitat

• DNR Fall Hunting Seasons Preview -- Part II

• DNR Fall Hunting Seasons Preview -- Part I

• Scratch firewood from deer camp checklist

• Audit of Captive Cervid Facilities Latest Step in Strategy to Keep CWD Out of Michigan

• Bear Den Monitoring Project Provides Training Opportunity for Young DNR Biologists

• Deer checks gain importance

• Deer hunters encouraged to share meat with less fortunate


DNR Law Enforcement header

• DNR's Special Investigative Unit Uses Latest Technology to Solve Crime

• Fourteen Probationary Conservation Officers Complete Recruit Academy

• Special Investigations Unit Crucial to DNR's Law Enforcement Division

• DNR Says Boat Smart from the Start for Safe and Enjoyable Boating

• More Michiganders Are Participating in Target Shooting

• DNR's RAP Program Has 25 Years of Success

• DNR Reminds Boaters to Use Caution and Safety on the Water

• Protecting the Great Lakes Fishery through Law Enforcement

• Robots, RAP hotline help catch illegal hunters

• Conservation officer recruits "forged" by DNR program


park and recreation head

• The Shifting Sands of the Silver Lake Off-Road Vehicle Area

• DNR Develops New Strategic Plan for Parks and Boating Recreation

• DNR Works to Make Outdoor Recreation Accessible to All

• Michigan's State Fairs Offer Outdoor Fun

• DNR Begins Second Phase of Development at Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor

• DNR Sponsors No Child Left Inside Days

• Summer Camping Spots Quickly Filling Up

• There's Snow Place Like Michigan

• DNR Web Site Features Educational Resources and More

• Planning for Michigan's Outdoor Recreation Needs

• DNR Urges Youth to Spend More Time Outdoors

• Weevils Work Wonders on Unwanted Weeds

• Interlochen State Park Celebrates 90th Anniversary

• DNR Brings Outdoor Fun to the Fair

• Restoring Michigan's Natural Heritage Requires Volunteer Effort

• Explore Michigan's Natural Wonders at DNR Visitor Centers

• Seekers of Solitude Enjoy X-C Skiing on DNR Pathways

• Cabins in the Woods Offer More Winter Camping Options

• Snowshoeing Through A Michigan Winter

• On Track for A Great Snowmobile Season

• DNR Grants Programs Play Critical Role in Developing Michigan's Trails System

• DNR Archery in the Schools Program: On Target for Success

• State Park Stewardship Volunteers Help Restore Michigan's Natural Heritage

• New Partnership Will Provide Universal Access to Recreation

• State Parks and Recreation Areas Offer Birding Hotspots

• Surprising Find at State Park Sparks Mystery

• Park Interpreters Tell Michigan's Natural Stories

• Snowshoes Make Getting Out There Easy and Fun

• Snowy Camping Options Abound at Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas

• Sliding Through Winter at the Porkies

• DNR Reservation System Provides Superior Services to Campers and Boaters

• DNR Pocket Parks Bring Outdoor Fun to the Fair

• Outdoor Fun and Discovery Await at Michigan State Parks

• Making Michigan's Premier Green Spaces Even More "Green"

• Geocaching Catching On at Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas

• DNR is Recruiting Volunteers for Annual Piping Plover Patrol

• Keeping the U.P. Snowmobile Trail System Tops in the Nation

• Enjoy Camping and Helping People? Become a Campground Host

• Camping with the goblins

• DNR says education is the best way to keep snowmobiling safe

• There's winter fun galore at Michigan State Parks


Wildlife header

• New Machine May Prove Invaluable in Creating More Habitat for Wildlife

• Banding Together: Volunteers Help DNR with Annual Goose Survey

• Evidence Shows Cormorant Control in Northern Lake Huron Is Working

• Michigan's First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at Kent County Deer Breeding Facility

• Preserving the Rare Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly

• DNR Fisheries and Wildlife Divisions Collaborate on Augusta Creek Project

• DNR Adopts New Wolf Management Plan

• DNR Uses Genetic Studies to Advance Wildlife Management

• Multi-Agency Partnerships Protect Endangered Piping Plover

• Bringing Back Little Blue

• Reintroducing Ospreys to Southern Michigan

• Risks and Dangers of Feeding Black Bears

• Bird Songs Can Help With Survey and Management of Species

• Annual Survey Says Most Frog Populations in Michigan Are Stable

• Wildlife Use Different Strategies to Survive Winter

• DNR Teams with Landowners to Aid Rare and Declining Wildlife

• Houghton Lake Flats is One of the Best Wildlife Viewing Stops in Mid-Michigan

• The Flats Is a Most Amazing Place

• DNR Advisory Group Helps Guide Future Wolf Management in Michigan

• A Ducky Day for Banding Ducks

• Seeing Michigan's Elk This Autumn

• Put One On! Michigan's Critical Habitat License Plate

• Beneficial Bats Are Nature's Best Bug-Eaters

• DNR Begins Testing Migratory Waterfowl for Avian Influenza

• Census Tracks Rare Bird Species in Michigan

• Trumpeter Swans Show Increase in Recent Survey

• Ten Years of Counting the Ribbits

• Michigan Remains Last Stronghold for Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

• Breeding Bird Atlas II Will Document Changes in Michigan's Bird Populations

• DNR Develops New Wildlife Strategy to Keep Common Species Common

• Landscaping for Wildlife Can Be Enjoyable and Rewarding

• Leave Wildlife in the Wild

• Elk Capture Plays Important Role in DNR Research Project

• Remembering Michigan's Historic Moose Lift

• Monitoring Winter's Impact on Deer

• DNR Wildlife Disease Lab joins forces with state's top scientists at new diagnostic center

• DNR offers advice for attracting birds to your feeder




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