Become one of 1,300 smiling faces welcoming and helping visitors to Michigan state parks, boating facilities and other outdoor spaces. We’re hiring summer park workers to join our crew between April and October.

You’ll answer visitor questions, register campers, clean park buildings, mow and more. The hourly rate starts at $15.

Take the first step! Express your interest by completing the online interest form – it should take less than five minutes.

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We’re also hiring seasonal park rangers. These positions pay $19.78 – $27.81 an hour and include state employment benefits.

We recognize that snow conditions may determine your ability to pull out the sleds, but when winter weather truly returns, a full weekend of free snowmobiling Feb. 9-11 is a great way to ignite (or reignite) your love of winter trail riding!

Grab your friends and ride 6,000-plus miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (where authorized). You legally can ride all weekend long without the regular requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit.

Also upcoming: Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 17-18, when all fishing license fees will be waived for these two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. Read more

Minden, LA – Mammoth Coolers is making it simple to take your cooler wherever your adventures take you with its new Wheel Kits.

Each Wheel Kit comes with 12-inch wheels that allow for easy pulling at the tailgate or around the campground. The wheels feature ball bearings for smooth rolling and great tread for better traction on a variety of surfaces.

Easy to assemble and install, universal Wheel Kits will fit 45-, 65-, and 125-quart coolers. They come equipped with a bottle opener and retail for just $79.99. Read more

Revic Optics, a division of Gunwerks, has released their updated tripod system with fully interchangeable and configurable accessories that allow users to assemble a tripod specific to their needs. The Backpacker UL uses a leveling center column, ideal for glassing and shooting. Redesigned tripod heads have updated controls and feature the LeverClamp lock-in. New accessories include a bino mount and window mount.

Revic Releases Updated and Configurable Tripod System

Revic is excited to update and expand their line of tripods and tripod accessories. The new Revic Hunter and Backpacker UL models are compatible with the 3 newest Revic tripod heads, offering flexibility for different support needs.

The Backpacker UL, lightweight at 28.8 ounces, collapses to just over 15 inches without the tripod head. A notable feature is the leveling center column, designed for easy setup and stability on uneven terrain. The leveling column enhances the user’s ability to shoot off the Backpacker UL as well. A short 3.25” center column is included. Read more

Bidding is underway in an online auction of Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation surplus vehicles and equipment. Potential bidders can view and bid on auction items at purplewave.com/auction/240130.

The Wildlife Department annually auctions surplus vehicles and equipment to the public. For this event, the Department has 40 vehicles, agricultural equipment, trailers, electronics, and various shop equipment at PurpleWave.com.

“Vehicles are always a popular item among buyers. These vehicles undergo scheduled maintenance from the time we purchase them new to when we sell them,” said Daniel Griffith, property manager for the Wildlife Department. “Boats, boat motors, and trailers are other popular items that draw interest from buyers each year.

“The sale of these items helps bring back funds into the Department to help purchase new vehicles and equipment, or to fund projects. Those who purchase these items directly help fund the Wildlife Department and its activities to conserve fish and wildlife.” Read more

Jan. 8, 2024

New initiative helps snowmobilers learn about the importance  of “leading right”

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with several partners, including the Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association, has released a new Ride Right safety campaign video. The new video was created to help instruct snowmobilers about the importance of “leading right.” The DNR encourages snowmobilers to view the video and share it with others. (Click on the image to check out the video.) Read more

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 53 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $27,339,100 be funded in 2024.

The board this year considered a total of 123 applications seeking over $51.9 million in funding. In a competitive process, all eligible applications were evaluated based on scoring criteria approved by the Trust Fund board.

The Trust Fund board recommends funding to both state and local agencies for development projects and land acquisitions that will further access to public outdoor recreation. Read more