Find harbor and boating access, rules and regulations, safety info and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE BOATING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Calendars: Classes & Workshops; Hunting and Fishing; Public Meetings; Volunteer Opportunities; State park, historic sites and visitor center events.
Find camping and overnight lodging options, reservation info, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the button above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
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Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
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Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE RAM HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
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Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR programs engage youth in our natural resources. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
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Daniel Eichinger
DNR Director
Department of Natural Resources
Executive Division
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-6367
[email protected]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
TTY (accessible phone service for hearing or speech impaired) call the Michigan Relay Center toll-free at 800-649-3777, or simply dial 711.
Erik Eklund
Chief, Finance and Operations Division
Department of Natural Resources
Finance and Operations
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-5958
[email protected]
The Finance and Operations Division provides a complete range of financial and administrative support, including budget and financial services, real estate, procurement, grants management, facilities management, field operations support and business operations. This division is heavily involved in customer service efforts for both internal and external customers.
Jim Dexter
Chief, Fisheries Division
Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries Division
P.O. Box 30446
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-5830
[email protected]
The Fisheries Division is mandated to protect and manage the state’s aquatic resources, including fish populations, other aquatic life and aquatic habitat, which are held in trust for all Michigan citizens. The division promotes the wise use of these resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Fish populations and other forms of aquatic life are monitored and studied by biologists, who strive to ensure their long-term protection while keeping fishing in Michigan among the nation’s best. Up to 14 fish species are hatched and reared at six state hatcheries. These fish are stocked annually into designated public waters throughout the state to maintain or improve fish populations.
Jeff Stampfly
Chief, Forest Resources Division
Department of Natural Resources
Forest Resources Division
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-5876
[email protected]
The Forest Resources Division manages, protects and provides for the sustainable use of Michigan’s forest resources to provide critical habitat for wildlife, valuable resources for the timber products industry and outdoor spaces for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. The Forest Resources Division also is charged with protecting state forest resources and private land across the state through its nationally recognized wildfire suppression program.
Amy Abdo
DNR HR Director
Human Resources/Quality of Life
P.O. Box 30473
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-5013
Human Resources provides a wide range of traditional human resource services including reclassifications, selections, hiring, and employee relations.
Dave Shaw
Chief, Law Enforcement Division
Department of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-6000
[email protected]
The Law Enforcement Division is home to Michigan’s conservation officers. Its mission is to protect Michigan’s natural resources and environment and the health, safety and enjoyment of the public through effective law enforcement and education. They, along with other support staff, handle an array of other responsibilities, including education, recreational safety and public outreach. The division also provides investigative and enforcement services and coordinates emergency management and homeland security responsibilities for the department.
Trevor VanDyke
Director, Legislative and Legal Affairs & Tribal Coordinator
Department of Natural Resources
Legislative and Legal Affairs Office
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-6237
[email protected]
Kristin Phillips
Chief, Marketing and Outreach Division
Department of Natural Resources
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-6056
[email protected]
The Marketing and Outreach Division provides an array of services, including communications, website administration, license sales customer systems, marketing, and educational programs for all ages and experience levels. The division’s efforts are chiefly designed to find creative, new ways to get more Michigan residents and visitors outside and taking advantage of a growing variety of recreation opportunities.
Sandra Clark
MHC Director
Michigan History Center
P.O. Box 30740
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-335-2591
[email protected]
The Michigan History Center includes the Michigan History Museum, 10 regional museums, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. The center also includes the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission; the Michigan Historical Commission; the Michigan Historical Marker program; the Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board; the Michigan State Historic Records Advisory Board; and Michiganology.
Erik Eklund
Chief, Finance and Operations Division
Department of Natural Resources
Minerals Management Section
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-5850
[email protected]
Located within the Finance and Operations Division, the Minerals Management Section administers 6.4 million acres of Michigan’s mineral estate, which includes leasing the rights to explore and pursue development of state-owned metallic, nonmetallic, oil and gas minerals, and underground natural gas storage.
Ron Olson
Chief, Parks and Recreation Division
Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Division
P.O. Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-7275
[email protected]
The Parks and Recreation Division protects, preserves, acquires and manages Michigan’s state parks, cultural and historic resources within state parks, trails, state forest recreation, and boating access sites. The division also operates 19 state harbors and partners with 63 locally operated public harbors that make up the Harbors of Refuge system.
Ed Golder
DNR Public Information Officer
Department of Natural Resources
Public Information Office
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-5815 (Media only – all other inquiries call the DNR main line)
[email protected]
The Public Information Office works closely with DNR’s executive office and divisions to coordinate the communication of core DNR messages on a statewide basis to a variety of audiences, serves as primary contact for media representatives, and partners in the marketing of department initiatives, programs and services.
Jared Duquette
Chief, Wildlife Division
Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 30444
Lansing, MI 48909
Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
517-284-9453
[email protected]
The Wildlife Division is charged with the conservation of more than 400 species of animals — the birds and mammals that sustain our state’s hunting heritage, as well as nongame wildlife, including threatened and endangered plant and animal species. Wildlife biologists make sound, science-based recommendations on hunting regulations, habitat management, public hunting access, and protection of threatened and endangered species. The division also co-manages the state forests with the Forest Resources Division and directly administers approximately 400,000 acres of state game and wildlife management areas.
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