Take part in some of Michigan?s best outdoor recreation opportunities this weekend.



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June 4, 2024
Contact: Ron Yesney <[email protected]> (ORV), 906-228-6551; Randy Claramunt (fishing), 231-622-3820 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 8-9*

Three Free Weekend Fishing

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of ?Three Free? Weekend ? Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. 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.

?We?re excited to celebrate ?Three Free? Weekend, a time when everyone gets to enjoy and take part in some of Michigan?s best outdoor recreation opportunities: fishing, off-roading and exploring Michigan?s award-winning state parks,? said DNR Director Scott Bowen. "Whether you're an avid outdoors-person or someone just discovering all that our beautiful state offers, 'Three Free' weekends make it easy to visit a new park, try a new nature experience or spend time with friends and family in a place you love."



Three Free Weekend ORV

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*

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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. Please pay special attention to fire safety at _Michigan.gov/PreventWildfires [ [link removed] ]_.?
* 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] ]_.?
* 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.
* The DNR also encourages anglers to review fishing safety tips and other helpful information at _Michigan.gov/HowToFish [ [link removed] ]_.

Additionally, the DNR encourages everyone 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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* Fish [ [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 can legally 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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