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Help keep eagles flying along Michigan highways

Unfortunately, eagle-vehicle collision incidents are not as rare as one might hope – especially along highways with higher speed limits, where roadkill and scavenging eagles frequently occur. DNR wildlife biologists suggest slowing down when approaching an area where scavengers are feeding on roadkill.
Help keep eagles flying along Michigan highways

Motus wildlife tracking in Michigan

Because of Michigan’s geography, the Straits of Mackinac offer a unique opportunity to observe migration between two peninsulas, and it is something that we have only recently begun to study. The data gathered there has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of migratory animals and can be used in conservation efforts throughout the Western Hemisphere, which is why researchers, educators and government agencies like the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service have come together to study the area.
Motus wildlife tracking in Michigan

The 10 best practices for the firearm deer hunting season

Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season, DNR conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to help hunters avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year. Here are 10 best practices for hunters to remember.
The 10 best practices for the firearm deer hunting season

Cold-weather camping in the UP

A fall camping adventure at a few of the Upper Peninsula's state forest campgrounds. If you're looking for a more rustic camping experience, there are 140-plus state forest campgrounds located throughout Michigan.
Cold-weather camping in the UP

Roger W. Morrison estate funds Sumac Island boat launch expansion in Huron County

Saginaw Bay is a hotspot for anglers, hunters and water recreation enthusiasts. It is challenging to acquire land and create brand-new access points, so projects improving current access are more feasible. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries, Wildlife, and Parks and Recreation divisions worked together recently to make improvements at one such site on Saginaw Bay, after users expressed a need for enhancements.
Roger W. Morrison estate funds Sumac Island boat launch expansion in Huron County