Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks the public to notify the agency if they spot a black bear den. It's part of a program to place orphaned cubs with a mother bear.

A 3,000-acre fire near Grayling is 90 percent controlled. But conditions are dry and fire danger is extremely high.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently ended its long-running frog and toad survey. The survey, which had been running for nearly three decades was the brainchild of Lori Sargent, who worked as a non-game wildlife biologist at the department for decades.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking you to report any wild turkeys you see in the month of January.

The state is asking for public comment on a five-year plan for outdoor recreation.

Michigan has lots of beautiful nature to offer—but sometimes humans desire to experience that nature butts up against conservation goals. We heard about two places in the state trying to balance recreation and ecology.

Wet springs have meant fewer forest fires. This year the state helicopter and big water bucket have already been used twice.

Jobs in state parks will pay $15 per hour.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to get out into nature on January 1. The department is hoping Michiganders will sign up online and collectively log 2,022 miles as part of the “First Day Hikes” program.

Michigan wildlife officials say the size of the state’s deer herd is similar to last year, as the first hunters of the season head to the woods this…