Michigan Department of Natural Resources

A Michigan fishing group takes the state to court, more money to fight a cherry pest and a visit to the Northwestern Michigan Fair.

This week, we hear about the cherry harvest in northern Michigan, spend time aboard an aging state research vessel, go for a walk in the woods and drop in on an air show!

Every spring since 1996, volunteers from around the state have participated in a frog and toad survey. But after 27 years of citizen science, it's been canceled indefinitely.

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.