Michigan cougar sightings surge, hit record high for third consecutive year
The number of cougar sightings in Michigan is increasing, with 27 reports in the Upper Peninsula so far during 2025.
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The number of cougar sightings in Michigan is increasing, with 27 reports in the Upper Peninsula so far during 2025.
Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island's amenities.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering expanding the state's elk hunting season beginning in 2026.
Michigan's hunters donated a record amount of 140,000 processed pounds of venison in the past year to food pantries.
With the help of a half-inch of rain falling overnight, fire crews have the Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake at about 95% contained.
State officials say the fire has been burning since Sunday afternoon east of Old U.S. Highway 27, impacting about 85 acres of land.
A 70-year-old man who got lost after wandering from his home on Tuesday morning was found safe with the help of four Michigan conservation officers.
Visitors to parks and outdoor areas are also urged not to approach wild animals, regardless of size.
A wild deer that appeared to be ill in Genesee County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Michigan's deer hunting season is right around the corner.
Michigan wildlife officials are reporting the first confirmed cases this year of EHD among wild deer populations.
The Kirtland's warbler, a colorful songbird that mostly resides in Michigan, is facing a decline in population.
Red swamp crayfish – a species that is prohibited in Michigan – was found in a state hatchery pond in Van Buren County.
Another section of Sterling State Park in Monroe County has been closed off for a series of trail and parking area repairs.
A Newport man has landed a new state record for a flathead catfish, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says.
The boy has since returned home with his family and is "doing well," officials said.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, some parts of the state are experiencing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions.
A Michigan bear is feeling much, much better.
GPS devices are helping Michigan researchers track the lives of moose in the Upper Peninsula.
A risk of fire is very high this weekend in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula, the DNR says.
Michiganders traveling to the northern part of the state for Memorial Day weekend may be shocked at the extensive damage left from the historic ice storm that swept through in March.
New video from Michigan's Department of Natural Resources shows the massive impacts from the historic ice storm that hit northern parts of the state in March.
The DNR says both boaters were wearing life jackets. No injuries were reported.
The DNR has turned the case over to Newaygo County Animal Control for further investigation.
State lawmakers have said as many as 10,000 Canada geese and goslings could be rounded up from their natural habitat.
