bats
Disease, climate change helps bat set down Michigan roots
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Evening bats have begun making a home in Michigan.
Climate change
Deadly fish virus returns to northern Michigan hatchery
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The Marquette State Fish Hatchery lost around 100,000 fish in 2012 to the disease, according to a new publication in the American Fisheries Society. Similar losses happened again in 2017.
Birds
Keep your eye out for snowy owls
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A crew of scientists, bird banders and wildlife veterinarians needs your sightings for research on the Arctic raptor’s mysterious migration patterns.
Wildlife
DNR urges anglers to help slow the spread of fish disease
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A disease that kills one of Michigan’s most popular gamefish appears to be spreading northward, worrying anglers and fisheries managers.
Fish
Study tracks flathead catfish route into Great Lakes
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It has harmed native fish populations elsewhere.
Wildlife
Canadian researchers put secretive turtle on risk radar
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It’s hard to count what you can’t see.
bees
Program boosts health of hives and heroes
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Veterans gain skills and community from a program that also benefits honeybees.
Catch of the Day
Michigan gets new state veterinarian
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Chronic Wasting Disease and tuberculosis in Michigan’s deer herd are among the priorities of Michigan’s new state veterinarian.
Wildlife
Dead deer data help detect wasting disease
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The technique helps speed the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Fish
Michigan natural resource program raises salmon, sells surplus
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Once the DNR’s egg take needs are met, the agency sells surplus salmon to the public.