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An avid archer in her early 60s, Kathryn Lynch Underwood had never aimed at a live target and had zero interest in ever doing so. She didn’t have any plans to buy a hunting license, either. But that all changed last year. Underwood’s journey to hunting began long...

Hunters who want a patch to commemorate the deer season can purchase one online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, or from the DNR Hunt Fish mobile app, for $8 while supplies last. This is an option that has been requested over the years, particularly by hunters who had to travel longer distances to get to a deer check station.

Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premier outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE!

Hunting is a time-honored tradition here in Michigan. With over eight massively popular seasons, the Great Lake State is a premier hunting ground. Safety is a responsibility of every Hunter. That is why the Michigan DNR offers a number of safety classes related to...

With spring finally arriving in the great state of Michigan, it is time to welcome a series of exciting fishing events. Across the state, the Michigan DNR will be facilitating public fishing tournaments. Each tournament is unique in its location, availability and...

Jannie Otto Safaris - African Plains Game Hunt / Photographic Safari Combo: Jannie Otto has donated a plains game hunt which will take place near Bloemfontein, South Africa. The photographic portion will be conducted in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This will be...

The West Michigan Bowhunters Chapter: ls donating a Lifetime Chapter Membership and 6 seats at the WMB table for the 2023 SCI National Convention in Nashville, TN. Membership Value: $300 Table Seats Value: $1,200    

West MI Bowhunters Hat Drawing: Highest Bidder wins a special issue West Mi Bowhunters hat. There will only be 12 of these hats issued. One lucky hat owner will be the winner of a "Henry 45-70 Golden Boy Rifle". These rifles are in short supply and currently orders...

Just over a century ago, hundreds of record racks and skulls were being amassed in New York City for the National Collection of Heads and Horns. Inscribed above the front entrance was this dedication: In memory of the vanishing big game of the world. At the time, President Theodore Roosevelt, famed naturalist George Bird Grinnell, and other conservation leaders did what seemed illogical in the face of massive big-game species extinction across the continent: They encouraged people to shoot trophy animals.

Following last year’s surge in Michigan hunting and fishing license sales, officials with the Michigan Wildlife Council say 2021 trends show interest in the time-honored outdoor activities remains high. They also say that means good news for jobs, the economy, and managing the state’s wildlife and other natural resources.