Michigan Department of Natural Resources

In February, gray wolves went back on the endangered species list. But it wasn't because the population suddenly plummeted. It had more to do with an ongoing fight between stakeholders who have strong, opposing feelings about protecting wolves. This episode was originally produced in February 2022, as part of a seven part series, titled [Un]Natural Selection.

In February, gray wolves went back on the endangered species list. But it wasn't because the population suddenly plummeted. It had more to do with an ongoing fight between stakeholders who have strong, opposing feelings about protecting wolves. This episode was originally produced in February 2022, as part of a seven part series, titled [Un]Natural Selection.

Reporting deer harvests is mandatory in Michigan this year. The Department of Natural Resources hopes the change will mean more accurate estimates of deer populations.

The gypsy moth will now be called spongy moth. The Entomological Society of America made the change because the term 'gypsy' is considered derogatory.

This month, gray wolves went back on the endangered species list. But it wasn’t because the population suddenly plummeted. It had more to do with an ongoing fight between stakeholders who have strong, opposing feelings about protecting wolves.

This month, gray wolves went back on the endangered species list. But it wasn’t because the population suddenly plummeted. It had more to do with an ongoing fight between stakeholders who have strong, opposing feelings about protecting wolves.

The Department of Natural Resources announced that the bear was euthanized on Thursday, because of concern for public safety.

Last month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources trapped and relocated the bear about 90 miles east in an area between Hillman and Fairview.

The black bear that’s been ransacking bird feeders and garbage cans west of U.S. Highway 31 in Traverse City has finally been trapped. It’s believed to be…

Reports of a black bear are again coming from residents in Traverse City. It’s believed to be the same bear seen roaming the Meijer parking lot last…