If you see a bear in a den in the Lower Peninsula, let the DNR know
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other wilderness explorers to keep an eye out for bear dens.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other wilderness explorers to keep an eye out for bear dens.
Many Americans appear to be doing likewise, as sales of hunting and fishing licenses are spiking in much of the U.S. Weary of being cooped up at home — and of masking and social distancing when they go elsewhere — they're taking refuge in outdoor sports that offer safety and solitude.
An Upper Peninsula man has lost his hunting privileges for life after allegedly poaching numerous animals, including gray wolves.
An 8-year-old girl is the youngest person on record in the state of Michigan to successfully hunt an elk.
Police say two boys were injured when a gun discharged while their father was preparing to go hunting on opening day.
A man accidentally shot his brother while they were deer hunting in Michigan Saturday.
Experts say they've found no new cases of chronic wasting disease in Michigan's Upper Peninsula after testing hundreds of dead deer during the hunting season.
This new report documents how a decline in hunters in Michigan may be detrimental to conservation in the state.
Opening dates and hunting periods depend on location. The season began Monday in the Upper Peninsula. It starts Thursday in some parts of the Lower Peninsula and Sunday in others.
A hunter safety instructor charged in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy while they were squirrel hunting in western Michigan has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.
For the first time in nearly five decades, a small group of hunters in North Carolina will be able to hunt alligators this year.
Children as young as 10 could hunt on public land under a bill advancing in Michigan's Legislature.
Authorities are looking for the person responsible for shooting a man in the neck with an arrow in southwestern Michigan.
Authorities say a pheasant hunter in north-central Iowa was accidentally shot when a dog stepped on shotgun trigger guard and the gun fired.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the application period begins Saturday and continues through Aug. 15.
Hunters have until Feb. 1 to apply for participation in one of Michigan's limited-license spring turkey seasons.
The shooting happened as deer hunters headed into the woods Tuesday for the start of Michigan's firearm deer hunting season, which runs through Nov. 30.
More than 550,000 hunters are hitting the fields of Michigan in search of white-tailed deer.
Four restaurants in Michigan were chosen by the fast food company to test the sandwich in "popular hunting markets" within "heavy deer hunting areas."
The 61-year-old was taken to a hospital and was expected to survive.
It happened just days after the information station was built by volunteers.
Coyote hunting is now allowed year-round in Michigan. It previously was prohibited between mid-April and mid-July, the period when the animals breed and raise their offspring.
For the second year in a row, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says no hunting-related fatalities were reported during the state's 2015 hunting seasons.
Currently, coyotes may be killed in daylight statewide from July 15 to April 15 and they can be hunted at night from Oct. 15 to March 31.
The DNR released early estimates Thursday from the firearm season,
The Detroit Zoo is closed to the public on Saturday, the Fourth of July, due to power outages caused by storms that recently rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to officials with the site.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Temperatures begin a cooling trend (finally) as this weekend arrives. However, we must still contend with some storm chances each day.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Temperatures begin a cooling trend (finally) as this weekend arrives. However, we must still contend with some storm chances each day.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents are without power after severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.
Two young men were killed, and another was injured on Friday afternoon after a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, sending shoppers and employees running for safety.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon, police said.
Strong storms and high winds rolled through Southeast Michigan on Friday, causing significant damage.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.