Michigan DNR
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This fish was harvested as part of research on Lake Superior looking at lake trout. Analysis of its otolith ("ear stone") revealed that is was incredibly old.
Find out more about "Mary Catherine," the oldest known lake trout: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
#LakeSuperior #Fishing #Michigan
Find out more about "Mary Catherine," the oldest known lake trout: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
#LakeSuperior #Fishing #Michigan
August 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This fish was harvested as part of research on Lake Superior looking at lake trout. Analysis of its otolith ("ear stone") revealed that is was incredibly old.
Find out more about "Mary Catherine," the oldest known lake trout: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
#LakeSuperior #Fishing #Michigan
Find out more about "Mary Catherine," the oldest known lake trout: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
#LakeSuperior #Fishing #Michigan
Friendly reminder to NOT MOVE THESE. They really mess things up for our native species. 🥲
Invasive red swamp crayfish found in pond at DNR's Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Michigan - announcement from @michigandnr.bsky.social
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Invasive red swamp crayfish found in pond at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
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July 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Friendly reminder to NOT MOVE THESE. They really mess things up for our native species. 🥲
Here's a neat project completed recently thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. This boardwalk at Muskallonge Lake State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula allows individuals of all abilities beautiful views of, and access to, Lake Superior.
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
July 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Here's a neat project completed recently thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. This boardwalk at Muskallonge Lake State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula allows individuals of all abilities beautiful views of, and access to, Lake Superior.
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
#Michigan #PureMichigan #StateParks
Imagine you go out to land yourself some dinner and end up catching a behemoth of a catfish. One Michigan angler did just that. Find out about the new state record flathead catfish 👇
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#GoneFishing #Fishing #Michigan
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#GoneFishing #Fishing #Michigan
New state-record flathead catfish weighs in above 64 pounds
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July 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Imagine you go out to land yourself some dinner and end up catching a behemoth of a catfish. One Michigan angler did just that. Find out about the new state record flathead catfish 👇
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#GoneFishing #Fishing #Michigan
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#GoneFishing #Fishing #Michigan
POV: You're a map turtle caught in Michigan during a Lake St. Clair fish survey.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working collaboratively with US Fish and Wildlife Services Fisheries and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to survey around the entire lake.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working collaboratively with US Fish and Wildlife Services Fisheries and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to survey around the entire lake.
July 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
POV: You're a map turtle caught in Michigan during a Lake St. Clair fish survey.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working collaboratively with US Fish and Wildlife Services Fisheries and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to survey around the entire lake.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working collaboratively with US Fish and Wildlife Services Fisheries and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to survey around the entire lake.
This is a rainbow darter, a species that likes clear, cool waters and is a great indicator of stream health. This one was caught during a Salmon in the Classroom salmon release.
Students found this darter while they were doing a survey to see what lives in the stream/river. #IdentiFriday
Students found this darter while they were doing a survey to see what lives in the stream/river. #IdentiFriday
June 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is a rainbow darter, a species that likes clear, cool waters and is a great indicator of stream health. This one was caught during a Salmon in the Classroom salmon release.
Students found this darter while they were doing a survey to see what lives in the stream/river. #IdentiFriday
Students found this darter while they were doing a survey to see what lives in the stream/river. #IdentiFriday
What species is shown in this close-up? Happy #IdentiFriday everyone!
We will post the answer later today.
We will post the answer later today.
June 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
What species is shown in this close-up? Happy #IdentiFriday everyone!
We will post the answer later today.
We will post the answer later today.
Give turtles a brake! If you see one crossing the road, stop and help (if it's safe to do so).
🐢 Always assist a turtle in the direction it's moving.
⚠️ Never put hands near the bitey or scratchy bits.
🧤 And WASH YOUR HANDS after (or use gloves).
🐢 Always assist a turtle in the direction it's moving.
⚠️ Never put hands near the bitey or scratchy bits.
🧤 And WASH YOUR HANDS after (or use gloves).
June 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Give turtles a brake! If you see one crossing the road, stop and help (if it's safe to do so).
🐢 Always assist a turtle in the direction it's moving.
⚠️ Never put hands near the bitey or scratchy bits.
🧤 And WASH YOUR HANDS after (or use gloves).
🐢 Always assist a turtle in the direction it's moving.
⚠️ Never put hands near the bitey or scratchy bits.
🧤 And WASH YOUR HANDS after (or use gloves).
Look, finding out there's a new tick to be on the lookout for is tough, but we'll get through this. 🫠
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June 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Look, finding out there's a new tick to be on the lookout for is tough, but we'll get through this. 🫠
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Thanks to @michigandnr.bsky.social, TSN Member Community West Michigan Conservation Network, and this amazing group of Class of 2025s who spent their LAST DAY OF SCHOOL removing invasive garlic mustard from Grand Mere State Park in Stevensville, MI! 💚 #TSNspring | stewardshipnetwork.org/spring
June 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thanks to @michigandnr.bsky.social, TSN Member Community West Michigan Conservation Network, and this amazing group of Class of 2025s who spent their LAST DAY OF SCHOOL removing invasive garlic mustard from Grand Mere State Park in Stevensville, MI! 💚 #TSNspring | stewardshipnetwork.org/spring
We caught 9 more #LakeSturgeon on Tuesday as part of our #sturgeon survey in the #StClairRiver! 4 of the fish were recaptures and 6 were juveniles. Big fish of the day was 63.7 inches and 79 lbs.
📷: Andrew Briggs, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist
📷: Andrew Briggs, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist
June 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We caught 9 more #LakeSturgeon on Tuesday as part of our #sturgeon survey in the #StClairRiver! 4 of the fish were recaptures and 6 were juveniles. Big fish of the day was 63.7 inches and 79 lbs.
📷: Andrew Briggs, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist
📷: Andrew Briggs, Michigan DNR fisheries biologist
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Thanks to @michigandnr.bsky.social and TSN Member Community West Michigan Conservation Network for removing invasive garlic mustard from Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta, MI and reporting it into our TSN Spring Challenge 2025! 💚 #TSNspring | stewardshipnetwork.org/spring
June 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanks to @michigandnr.bsky.social and TSN Member Community West Michigan Conservation Network for removing invasive garlic mustard from Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta, MI and reporting it into our TSN Spring Challenge 2025! 💚 #TSNspring | stewardshipnetwork.org/spring
Fire danger in parts of Michigan is high going into the weekend.
Please check out the danger map and burn permit info at: michigan.gov/dnr/managing...
Please check out the danger map and burn permit info at: michigan.gov/dnr/managing...
May 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Fire danger in parts of Michigan is high going into the weekend.
Please check out the danger map and burn permit info at: michigan.gov/dnr/managing...
Please check out the danger map and burn permit info at: michigan.gov/dnr/managing...
UP moose study update: 6 of 10 collared cows have given birth—3 with twins! Using GPS & thermal drones, we’re observing calving without interference.
Two collared calves have died—one from trauma, one confirmed wolf predation via overlapping GPS with a collared wolf.
Two collared calves have died—one from trauma, one confirmed wolf predation via overlapping GPS with a collared wolf.
May 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
UP moose study update: 6 of 10 collared cows have given birth—3 with twins! Using GPS & thermal drones, we’re observing calving without interference.
Two collared calves have died—one from trauma, one confirmed wolf predation via overlapping GPS with a collared wolf.
Two collared calves have died—one from trauma, one confirmed wolf predation via overlapping GPS with a collared wolf.
Friendly reminder to keep an eye on fire danger.
If you live in Michigan, please check www.michigan.gov/dnr/firealer... for fire conditions statewide.
We're always ready and appreciate everyone doing their part to prevent wildfires. ❤️
If you live in Michigan, please check www.michigan.gov/dnr/firealer... for fire conditions statewide.
We're always ready and appreciate everyone doing their part to prevent wildfires. ❤️
May 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Friendly reminder to keep an eye on fire danger.
If you live in Michigan, please check www.michigan.gov/dnr/firealer... for fire conditions statewide.
We're always ready and appreciate everyone doing their part to prevent wildfires. ❤️
If you live in Michigan, please check www.michigan.gov/dnr/firealer... for fire conditions statewide.
We're always ready and appreciate everyone doing their part to prevent wildfires. ❤️
We love fawns, but we love seeing them in the wild more. Your friendly reminder that just because mom isn't around, doesn't mean she's not watching. Fawns are left alone for long periods of time and a doe will only return when they believe it's safe.
Thank you for coming to our Fawn Talk.
Thank you for coming to our Fawn Talk.
May 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We love fawns, but we love seeing them in the wild more. Your friendly reminder that just because mom isn't around, doesn't mean she's not watching. Fawns are left alone for long periods of time and a doe will only return when they believe it's safe.
Thank you for coming to our Fawn Talk.
Thank you for coming to our Fawn Talk.
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If you missed today's excellent #TSNwebcast with Chris Hoving (Adaptation Specialist at @michigandnr.bsky.social), the recording is available now! 🦋 stewardshipnetwork.org/webcast/2025-05
The Armadillos are Moving, but Karners are Trapped: Neonatives, Managed Relocation, and What to Do About Wildlife Climate Refugees - The Stewardship Network
Join us for this episode to explore the evolving best practices and goals of land management, with respect for tools of the past and an interest in techniques of the future.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you missed today's excellent #TSNwebcast with Chris Hoving (Adaptation Specialist at @michigandnr.bsky.social), the recording is available now! 🦋 stewardshipnetwork.org/webcast/2025-05
The answer was....Butler's garter snake! They are about the width of your pinky. The eastern garter snake is about the width of a thumb.
These snakes eat earthworms, frogs, fish and even leeches. A varied diet!
These snakes eat earthworms, frogs, fish and even leeches. A varied diet!
May 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The answer was....Butler's garter snake! They are about the width of your pinky. The eastern garter snake is about the width of a thumb.
These snakes eat earthworms, frogs, fish and even leeches. A varied diet!
These snakes eat earthworms, frogs, fish and even leeches. A varied diet!
Here's a little #IdentiFriday for the #wildlife fans out there. Can you guess the species shown using only this close-up?
We'll post the answer later today. 😎
We'll post the answer later today. 😎
May 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here's a little #IdentiFriday for the #wildlife fans out there. Can you guess the species shown using only this close-up?
We'll post the answer later today. 😎
We'll post the answer later today. 😎
Love. It. 😍
Earth Day should be everyday. #RunfortheTrees2025 @michigandnr.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Love. It. 😍
Time for another #IdentiFriday installment. Can you guess the species shown in this close-up? This is a very fresh photo, taken just last night!
Good luck to those who join in. We'll drop the answer later today! 😎
#wildlife #naturalresources #science
Good luck to those who join in. We'll drop the answer later today! 😎
#wildlife #naturalresources #science
April 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Time for another #IdentiFriday installment. Can you guess the species shown in this close-up? This is a very fresh photo, taken just last night!
Good luck to those who join in. We'll drop the answer later today! 😎
#wildlife #naturalresources #science
Good luck to those who join in. We'll drop the answer later today! 😎
#wildlife #naturalresources #science
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When you dust off your tackle box this spring, visit this map from @michigandnr.bsky.social to find a fun new fishing spot near you:
Go fishing
Use the map below to find new locations for fishing fun.
buff.ly
April 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
When you dust off your tackle box this spring, visit this map from @michigandnr.bsky.social to find a fun new fishing spot near you:
Can confirm. Woodcocks are cool.
@michigandnr.bsky.social News: Woodcock walk, new 'Wardens' show, NRC meeting Thursday
See my post the other day about just how cool woodcocks are.
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#Michigan #DNR #woodcock
See my post the other day about just how cool woodcocks are.
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#Michigan #DNR #woodcock
DNR News: Woodcock walk, new 'Wardens' show, NRC meeting Thursday
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April 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Can confirm. Woodcocks are cool.
Excited to announce a partnership between Hunters Feeding Michigan and the Food Bank Council of Michigan to help fight hunger throughout our communities.
Learn more about how additional venison harvested by hunters will get to people in need 👇
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Learn more about how additional venison harvested by hunters will get to people in need 👇
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Hunters Feeding Michigan, Food Bank Council of Michigan working together
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April 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Excited to announce a partnership between Hunters Feeding Michigan and the Food Bank Council of Michigan to help fight hunger throughout our communities.
Learn more about how additional venison harvested by hunters will get to people in need 👇
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
Learn more about how additional venison harvested by hunters will get to people in need 👇
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...