Michigan Department of Natural Resources, MDNR
Where's Courchaine?
http://www.theoutspokensportsman.net/wherescourchaine.htm
MDNR Contact Information for the
Department of Natural Resource
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
Department 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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