Aug. 15 2024 Contact: Jim Francis 517-242-3593 or Marcee Wardell DNR inland lake and stream surveys are critical to managing Michigan fisheries Crews completed more than 280 surveys in 2023 If you spent any time on the water last year you may have s...

We all know fish swim and move. But the when where and why often remains a mystery for anglers and fisheries managers alike.  Managing fish populations requires a comprehensive understanding of fish behavior ­– driven by the biology of the fish and...

Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2024 fishing season to again offer world- renowned opportunities according to the DNR. Following years of strong walleye hatches Lake Erie continues to affirm that it is The Walleye Capital of the World. Additionally...

The NRC oversees the management of fish and wildlife in the State of Michigan. Now they are being swayed by special public opinion instead of sound science. They have totally abandoned remember this goes for fishing to.  Concerned Conservationist To...

This is good news for sportfishermen HB 5108 would have allowed commercial netting operations to take game fish Recently Rep. Amos O’Neal (Saginaw) introduced HB 5553 a bill that would modernize the commercial fishing industry and keep gamefish out...