Michigan DNR
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Official Bluesky account for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. We hope to chat all things outdoors and Michigan with you!
www.Michigan.gov/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
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
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).
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
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.
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.
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. 😎
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
It was a Golden Eagle!
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It was a Golden Eagle!
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
It was a Golden Eagle!
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It was a Golden Eagle!
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
Juvenile Bald Eagles are often confused with these before they get their signature white heads.
There's a raptor count going on right now, and Golden Eagles can be seen migrating through Michigan.
wpbo.org/2025/03/18/w...
Because @jolatimore.bsky.social asked for us to post our weekly #IdentiFriday series here, we will give it a go!
Can you wildlife fans out there name the species shown in this close-up image?
The key is to note that this series highlights species that can be seen in Michigan. Good luck!
Can you wildlife fans out there name the species shown in this close-up image?
The key is to note that this series highlights species that can be seen in Michigan. Good luck!
March 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Because @jolatimore.bsky.social asked for us to post our weekly #IdentiFriday series here, we will give it a go!
Can you wildlife fans out there name the species shown in this close-up image?
The key is to note that this series highlights species that can be seen in Michigan. Good luck!
Can you wildlife fans out there name the species shown in this close-up image?
The key is to note that this series highlights species that can be seen in Michigan. Good luck!
Weird wildlife fact time.
Most birds have a terrible sense of smell.
Because of this, great horned owls are able to prey upon skunks. Vultures are an exception to this.
Most birds have a terrible sense of smell.
Because of this, great horned owls are able to prey upon skunks. Vultures are an exception to this.
March 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Weird wildlife fact time.
Most birds have a terrible sense of smell.
Because of this, great horned owls are able to prey upon skunks. Vultures are an exception to this.
Most birds have a terrible sense of smell.
Because of this, great horned owls are able to prey upon skunks. Vultures are an exception to this.
Moose are an important part of our natural world!
Learn about a new research project concerning Michigan's moose population: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
Learn about a new research project concerning Michigan's moose population: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
February 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Moose are an important part of our natural world!
Learn about a new research project concerning Michigan's moose population: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
Learn about a new research project concerning Michigan's moose population: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...
They big. They fast.
February 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
They big. They fast.
Let's learn about Michigan's moose!
February 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Let's learn about Michigan's moose!
Just a handsome group of turkeys dropping by to say hi.
Thank you to Josh S. for sending us this trail cam photo. We love seeing wildlife being wildlife!
Thank you to Josh S. for sending us this trail cam photo. We love seeing wildlife being wildlife!
February 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Just a handsome group of turkeys dropping by to say hi.
Thank you to Josh S. for sending us this trail cam photo. We love seeing wildlife being wildlife!
Thank you to Josh S. for sending us this trail cam photo. We love seeing wildlife being wildlife!
Even though bears are in a hibernation-like state, the Michigan DNR does bear den checks for research and to connect orphaned cubs with surrogate bear moms (sows).
January 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Even though bears are in a hibernation-like state, the Michigan DNR does bear den checks for research and to connect orphaned cubs with surrogate bear moms (sows).
Let's learn about bears!
(black bears in Michigan, to be specific)
(black bears in Michigan, to be specific)
January 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Let's learn about bears!
(black bears in Michigan, to be specific)
(black bears in Michigan, to be specific)