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Where's Courchaine?

http://www.theoutspokensportsman.net/wherescourchaine.htm


MDNR Contact Information for the

Department of Natural Resource

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr

 The MDNR Mission Statement:
"The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the State's natural resources for current and future generations."

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...366---,00.html 

Rebecca HumphriesDepartment of Natural Resources

Director, Rebecca A. Humphries
phone: 517-335-4873

e-mail: humphrir@michigan.gov


Staff Contact Information

Humphrie's Staff

Chief Deputy, Dennis Fedewa
phone: 517-373-2425
e-mail:
fedewadr@michigan.gov

Resource Management Deputy, Mindy Koch
phone: 517-373-0046
e-mail:
kocha@michigan.gov

Chief of Staff, Dennis Fox
phone: 517-335-4873
e-mail:
foxd3@michigan.gov

Upper Peninsula Field Deputy, Thomas Courchaine, acting
phone: 906-228-6561
e-mail:
courchat@michigan.gov

Legislative Liaison, Dan Eichinger, acting
phone: 517-373-0023
e-mail:
eichingerd@michigan.gov

Chief Communications Officer, Patricia Stewart
phone: 517-241-3100
e-mail:
stewartpa@michigan.gov

Chief, Human Resources, Gerald Harris
phone: 517-241-2491
e-mail:
harrisgt@michigan.gov

Chief, Fisheries, Kelley Smith
phone: 517-373-3375
e-mail:
smithk@michigan.gov

Chief, Forest, Mineral and Fire Management, Lynne Boyd
phone: 517-373-1246
e-mail:
boydlm@michigan.gov

Chief, Law Enforcement, Rodney Stokes, acting
phone: 517-335-3427
e-mail:
stokesr@michigan.gov

Chief, Wildlife, Douglas Reeves, acting
phone: 517-373-9311
e-mail:
reevesd@michigan.gov

Chief, Parks and Recreation, Ron Olson
phone: 517-335-4827
e-mail:
olsonr@michigan.gov

Chief, Land and Facilities, David Freed
phone: 517-241-4370
e-mail:
freedd@michigan.gov

Chief, Internal Audit, Thomas Benson
phone: 517-373-0755
e-mail:
bensont1@michigan.gov

Chief, Financial Services, Joe Frick
phone: 517-373-1750
e-mail:
frickj@michigan.gov

Chief, Budget and Support Services, Sharon Schafer
phone: 517-335-3276
e-mail:
schafes@michigan.gov

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30028
Lansing, MI 48909


DNR FOIA information

To Request Information Under FOIA to DNR:

All Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests must be addressed to the FOIA Officer. These requests should contain a detailed description of the desired information and must be in writing. They may be sent by mail or by FAX.

Request for Disclosure of DNR Records under the Freedom Of Information Act (pdf)

Mailing Address:

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OFFICER

EXECUTIVE DIVISION

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

PO BOX 30028

LANSING MI 48909-7528

Telephone Number: (517) 373-2329

Fax Number : (517) 335-4242

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366-47157--,00.html


Department Orders

Captive Wild Animal Order  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/CAPTIVE_190659_7.html

Fisheries Orders  http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141-120716--,00.html

Land Use Orders  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/LUSE_ORD_176311_7.html

Shooting Preserve Order  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/PRESERVE_190661_7.htm

Wildlife Conservation Orders (Updated 1--15-08)  

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141-120756--,00.html

Laws & Legislation

Administrative Rules  http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?admincode=Department&Dpt=NR ~ This link takes you to the State Office or Administrative Hearings and Rules.  All DNR Administrative Rules are listed here.

Compiled Laws  http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xqbr4023f4uwp445v04ztkex))/mileg.aspx?page=home

Public Act 451 of 1994  http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(gowkghereex1sueuw4ktxkij))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-act-451-of-1994&queryid=1013717&highlight=

Current Legislation  http://www.michigandnr.com/legislation/ ~ The Legislation Impacting the Department is update weekly when the house and senate are in session.  The Department position is available only after the Director has signed the bill analysis.

Related Issues

Baiting & Feeding ~ http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141_37705---,00.html

Blinds & Stands ~ http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141_37704---,00.html

Endangered Species Protection ~ http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fgtwap45mkctr131h3i1j055))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-451-1994-iii-1-endangered-species-365&highlight=

Firearm & Bow Regulations ~ http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141_37706---,00.html

General Hunting Rules ~ http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141_37704---,00.html

Hunting & Fishing Licensing ~ http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(es3tao45ctzj1y55bsmmhw45))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-451-1994-iii-2-2-435&queryid=1120619&highlight=

Mandatory Pentalties for Certain Hunting Violations ~ http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_37141-149754--,00.html

Recreational Trespass ~ http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(gqn2ysrsgsbqq455fzn1blyi))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-451-1994-iii-4-1-recreational-trespass&highlight=

State Land Use Rules ~ http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?AdminCode=Single&Admin_Num=29900921&Dpt=NR&RngHigh=


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