Department of Natural Resources

Cougars are making a comeback. The iconic wildcat hasn’t had a breeding population in the Great Lakes states since the early 1900s, but now they’re moving east. Experts say they could be back soon. Some people swear they already are.

Cougars are making a comeback. The iconic wildcat hasn’t had a breeding population in the Great Lakes states since the early 1900s, but now they’re moving east. Experts say they could be back soon. Some people swear they already are.

Michigan’s wolves continue to surpass state and federal goals for the species’ recovery after near extinction in the mid 1900s.

The Department of Natural Resources wants to keep the total population between 500 and 900 animals.

To discuss this proposal and receive public feedback, the DNR will host a virtual meeting Monday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of Natural Resources is meeting with residents on Thursday to discuss future development plans for a recreational area on the south side of Mullet Lake.

DNR representatives say the 162,000 acre proposal is likely to scale down in the coming months but many still worry about the military getting closer to their homes and property.

Asian Carp will now be known as “Copi,” according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

“We’ve long surpassed those levels that were set by both the state and federal authorities for wolves being a recovered species in Michigan,” says Ed Golder, a public information officer for the DNR.

Just south of Traverse City lies Hoosier Valley, an area known by locals for its natural beauty. Blair Town Hall Road rides right along the valley, and…