Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration cited a decline in the number of licensed anglers and hunters as one reason for the ...

The Michigan Legislature has proposals up for consideration that could affect hunters and anglers across the state. In her proposed budget, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer has proposed increasing the ...

Two Michigan Senators introduced a bill earlier in May that would increase prices for fishing and hunting licenses across the state. A new legislative package introduced by Senators John Cherry ...

Michigan's fishing season begins on April 1. Anyone 17 years or older is required to have a fishing license to fish in Michigan. Michigan will host a free fishing weekend on June 7-8, during which ...

State parks and boating sites will not require recreation passports during Free Fishing Weekend. Michigan's Free ORV Weekend also takes place June 7-8. Grab your fishing rods, sandwiches and, maybe, a ...

Michigan's 2025-26 fishing season starts today and anglers can get started by purchasing a fishing license now. The Department of Natural Resources announced earlier this month that licenses for the ...

Anyone 17 or older fishing in Michigan public waters needs a license. 2025-26 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and cost $26 for residents and $76 for non-residents. Trout season and ...