Two full days to explore Michigan's great outdoors! No fishing license or trail permit needed, though all rules and regs still apply.



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June 7, 2023
Contact:?Ron Yesney <[email protected]> (ORV), 906-228-6551; Sierra Williams <[email protected]> (fishing), 517-230-8788 or Ron Olson <[email protected]> (Recreation Passport), 517-243-1477

*Free fishing, off-roading and state park entry ? enjoy it all during Michigan's 'Three Free' Weekend June 10-11*

An angler and a youth angler on a doc

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of ?Three Free? Weekend ? Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. It's two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and other outdoor locations ? all free of charge.

?It?s that time of year when everyone gets to enjoy ?Three Free? Weekend and take part in some of Michigan?s best outdoor recreation opportunities,? said Acting DNR Director Shannon Lott. "Whether you're an avid outdoors-person or someone just beginning to explore all the options, our 'Three Free' Weekend makes it easy to pursue a new passion, visit a new park or introduce friends and family to an outdoor experience or place you love."



ORV on a trail

These two days include:


* Free Fishing Weekend. Fish for all in-season species, all weekend long, without a license. All other fishing regulations apply [ [link removed] ]. To get more details or find a local event, visit Michigan.gov/FreeFishing [ [link removed] ].
* Free ORV Weekend [ [link removed] ]. Legally ride 4,000 miles of state-designated routes and trails and the state's six scramble areas without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. Visit?Michigan.gov/ORVinfo [ [link removed] ] for the latest ORV trail, safety and closure information.
* Waiver of the Recreation Passport. To encourage people to pursue free fishing and other outdoor fun, the DNR waives the regular Recreation Passport fee that grants vehicle access to Michigan's 103 state parks, 1,000-plus state-managed boating access sites and many other outdoor spaces. Learn more about Passport benefits at Michigan.gov/RecreationPassport [ [link removed] ].

Free Fishing and Free ORV weekends each take place on back-to-back days twice a year, but the "Three Free" Weekend happens only in June.

*Protect yourself and the outdoors*

For the best outdoor experiences, the DNR urges everyone to put safety first when enjoying Michigan's woods, water and trails.


* Helpful safety tips ? for ORV, boating, beach, fire and other topics ? are available at Michigan.gov/DNREducation [ [link removed] ] in the Safety Information section. With recent dry conditions and elevated fire risk throughout the state, pay special attention to fire safety at Michigan.gov/PreventWildfires [ [link removed] ].?
* Boaters can help prevent the spread of invasive species [ [link removed] ] by removing mud and debris from all surfaces, draining water from all bilges, wells and tanks, and drying all equipment before transporting boats over land.
* Trail users can do their part for invasive species prevention by removing dirt and debris from shoes, gear and vehicles before heading to the next location. Other easy ways to help include committing to Ride Right [ [link removed] ] and following simple trail etiquette [ [link removed] ].?
* The DNR also encourages anglers to review fishing safety tips and other helpful information at Michigan.gov/HowToFish [ [link removed] ].

Additionally, the DNR encourages people to #RecreateResponsibly. Before you head out on the trails or water, visit our Recreate Responsibly webpage [ [link removed] ] to learn more about how you can stay safe and protect the health and beauty of our great state.



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*Note to editors:* Accompanying photos are available below for download. Caption information follows.


* Fishing [ [link removed] ]: Fish for all in-season species, all weekend long, without a license. All other fishing regulations apply [ [link removed] ]. To get more details or find a local event, visit Michigan.gov/FreeFishing [ [link removed] ].
* ORV [ [link removed] ]:?Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan's 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state?s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days without an?ORV license or trail permit [ [link removed] ]. Get more details at Free ORV Weekend [ [link removed] ].?

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