Blog Category: Education

If you find yourself without land to bag game species, consider the Michigan Hunting Access Program (HAP).

While this rodent can be a nuisance in some situations, it is truly an ecosystem engineer for many other fish and wildlife species.

The swan has long been a symbol of love and elegance, however, there is more to the story, at least for Michigan.

The application period for hunters to enter for a chance at the bear license is between May 1 and June 1, with results available later in the month.

Blanchard’s cricket frog plays both roles of predator and prey within the ecosystem, influencing other species populations from both sides.

While the time change may disturb our sleep cycles, it also alters our behaviors like driving, therefore impacting wildlife.

Although winter may be coming to an end, Michigan is still subject to receive snow throughout the month of March. The Upper Peninsula does not normally see the end of winter until April or even May, whereas spring comes much sooner in the southern Lower Peninsula. Cold weather and snow mean that winter residents still might hang around, and one species in particular has been turning heads in recent weeks; a snowy owl.

As declared by the United Nations in 2013, World Wildlife Day is March 3rd, 2025, with the theme being Wildlife Conservation Finance.

Due to the ability of humans to travel long distances, this species is able to reach a larger area quicker than it naturally would.

This macroalgae poses a threat due to the dense mats limiting the ability of native plants to grow while reducing the overall number of species present

With ice fishing and snowmobiling season in full swing here in Michigan, there are many ways to get involved in the outdoors even in the cold and snow.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is commonly shortened to avian influenza or bird flu.

For hunters with a current base license, groundhogs can be hunted or trapped year-round, however, small game regulations should be followed.

This species is so robust that the Michigan DNR describes it as “one of the most widespread invasive crayfish on the planet”.