Michigan has two fox species. Have you seen the gray one?

Recent research suggests gray foxes may be harder to find than previously thought, and the DNR is asking the public to help locate them

Posted 7/15/26

While the red fox is familiar to many Michiganders, a smaller, more elusive relative — the gray fox — also calls our state home, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hoping you can …

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Michigan has two fox species. Have you seen the gray one?

Recent research suggests gray foxes may be harder to find than previously thought, and the DNR is asking the public to help locate them

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Michigan has two fox species. Have you seen the gray one?

Recent research suggests gray foxes may be harder to find than previously thought, and the DNR is asking the public to help locate them

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Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County hosts successful …

DNR remembers the legacy of Dr. Howard Tanner

Into the woods: Find yourself in state forests, parks

The Afternoon Saunter