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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Friendly reminder to NOT MOVE THESE. They really mess things up for our native species. 🥲

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

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

A wooden boardwalk through the forest with a path underneath.

The structure of a wooden boardwalk in the forest with a large ramp.

A wooden boardwalk cutting through the forest.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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 👇 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID... #GoneFishing #Fishing #Michigan

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New state-record flathead catfish weighs in above 64 pounds

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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.

A person holding a map turtle caught in a fishing survey.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

What species is shown in this close-up? Happy #IdentiFriday everyone! We will post the answer later today.

Fish scales with multiple colors including yellows, oranges and blues.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

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).

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Look, finding out there's a new tick to be on the lookout for is tough, but we'll get through this. 🫠 www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/...

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The Stewardship Network @stewardshipnetwork.org · 09/06/2025

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

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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

A lake sturgeon being pulled up to a fisheries research vessel.

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The Stewardship Network @stewardshipnetwork.org · 02/06/2025

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

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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...

A fire danger map of Michigan showing very high fire danger in the Upper Peninsula.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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. ❤️

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The guest of honor at a special event today at the Oden State Fish Hatchery #fish #michigan (they’re shy)

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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!

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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. 😎

What looks to be snake scales up close. They are brown and yellow striped.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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

The tail of a creature that is wet and colored in olive, black and brown.

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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:

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Go fishing

Use the map below to find new locations for fishing fun.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Can confirm. Woodcocks are cool.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

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...

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Hunters Feeding Michigan, Food Bank Council of Michigan working together

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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...

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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!

The golden yellow eye of a bird of prey surrounded by light brown feathers.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Birds - "Do you even Z axis, bro?"

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Hey #Michigan, we have a prescribed burn taking place in Allegan County today. The burn is being done to support bird habitat. Details 👇 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MID...

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Multiple prescribed burns scheduled today in Allegan County

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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.

A graphic featuring a skunk, a great horned owl and a turkey vulture.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

You may be cool, but are you vernal pool cool? Spring is nearly upon us, which means these unique ecosystems will spring (sorry) to life very soon! Do a little learning 👇 www.canr.msu.edu/news/vernal_...

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Vernal Pool Patrol: Salamanders, frog eggs, and fairy shrimp, oh my!

Mapping project aims to educate students about vernal pools.

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Chad Stewart @chadstewart.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Had a fantastic week (ok, only a day and a half) of capturing #moose in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Incredible partnership project with the @michigandnr.bsky.social, Northern Michigan University, and Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Random fact of the day. Turkey vultures will projectile vomit as a form of defense. Thank you for coming to our 🤮 talk.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

If you like moose, stick around as we share more from the new research study including videos from the moose collaring operation later this month! 😎

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Let's learn about Michigan's moose!

Graphic: Critter spotlight: moose
Image: Shows a moose standing in a field.

Image of moose being lifted by a helicopter.
Graphic: The Michigan moose lift. Moose nearly disappeared from the UP by the 20th century due to changes in habitat and human exploitation. In the 1980s, 59 moose from Ontario were transported by helicopter and truck to northwest Marquette County with the goal of creating a self-sustaining free range moose population.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

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!

Three turkeys standing in front of a camera in a clearing near a forest.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Friends don't destroy bird feeders, trash cans or eat your pet's food. If your friends are doing this, get new friends? Wildlife technicians get to do this type of work, but not all of them do. You roll the dice, but all wildlife work is worth it if you ask us. 😎

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Let's learn about bears! (black bears in Michigan, to be specific)

Graphic: Critter spotlight: black bears

Image featuring a black bear standing in grass.

Graphic: Black bears are the only bears in Michigan. There are about 12,000 black bears in Michigan. 10,000 are in the Upper Peninsula and 2,000 are in the northern Lower Peninsula. Though they are called "black bears," their fur colors come in black, brown, cinnamon, and blonde.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Beautiful photo! Maybe we can upgrade to squirrel of the hour? 🤔 Always need more wildlife photos.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

What if fish told you about birding? 🤔

A picture of a panfish and a graphic reading: Birdwatching for beginners (As demonstrated by fish.)

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Here's a gem from our DNR staff photo submissions. Feel free to drop your favorite backyard critters. #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Michigan #Squirrels ( @backyardsquirrels.bsky.social you might like this one )

A fox squirrel sitting in the snow on a back porch.

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Got a new bird book or feeder for Christmas? Want to lure a friend or loved one into your favorite hobby? Let's go back to basics with Michigan Birding 101! Register to attend/get recordings for four FREE virtual talks on Feb 18/20/25/27 at 7-8pm: buff.ly/4h1VQmm @birdermeredith.bsky.social

Informational graphic for Michigan Birding 101, repeat of info in post

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Hunters donated deer over the weekend, providing 3,040 servings of venison for food pantries across the state. Thank you to everyone involved, and we look forward to continuing to connect hunters with people in need throughout Michigan. 🦌🙏

A trailer with Michigan Department of Natural Resources and asking to donate deer.

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Thinking about dumping a Christmas tree into a lake for fish habitat? It may not be the best idea. 👇🎅🎄

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Christmas trees for fish and wildlife habitat? There are better options

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Michigan DNR @michigandnr.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Teachers throughout Michigan help raise salmon as part of a program to show kids a little about the fisheries management process. This year has been busy! Teachers involved: 298 Students: 30,000 Fish released this spring: 18,668 Releases: 273 in 49 counties www.michigan.gov/dnr/educatio...

A ridiculous image of salmon in a classroom.

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Dave Sloan @dave-sloan.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I saw flying squirrels in the Traverse City area. Awesome.

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