Whether you fish, hunt, hike, watch wildlife or just like to connect with nature in Michigan’s state wildlife and game areas, we want to hear about how you use and value these public lands. If sharing your thoughts in a focus group next month sounds good, please keep reading!

Our Wildlife Division is working with Michigan State University to better understand the experiences of people like you who spend time at these destinations. Information gathered from focus groups will be shared with DNR managers and could help shape future use/opportunities.

Focus group schedule

• Bill Rillo Memorial Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS) / Western U.P. GEMS – Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. in Marquette.
• Bill Rillo Memorial Grouse Enhanced Management Site (GEMS) / Eastern U.P. GEMS – Aug. 8, 3-5 p.m. in Marquette.
• Silver Creek Birding Trail / Newberry State Forest – Aug. 9, noon-1:30 p.m. in St. Ignace.
• Stoney Creek Flooding Management Area / Lee Grande Ranch GEMS – Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m. in Cheboygan.
• Verona State Game Area / Mini State Game Areas in the Thumb region – Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m. in Saginaw.

Want to help?

Because space in the focus groups is limited, those interested are asked to fill out a brief form; just remember that submission of the form doesn't guarantee a spot in a focus group.

Complete the Form

If you are selected for an in-person focus group, one of our representatives will contact you to provide specific session locations and other details.