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Outdoors
Outdoors
CRYSTAL FALLS — In another step toward resuming regular operations, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Crystal Falls Field Office will reopen to the public Tuesday, July 20.
The Crystal Falls Field Office is one of many reopening, including those in Baraga, Escanaba and Marquette. Offices will be open three days per week – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – through Labor Day.
These DNR offices sell hunting and fishing licenses and fuelwood permits and answer questions about hunting and fishing regulations, trails and many other outdoor recreation topics.
“Residents and visitors frequently stop at these locations while traveling throughout Michigan, and staff is eager to reopen the doors to the public,” stated a Michigan DNR news release.
Like most agencies and businesses throughout Michigan, the DNR suspended public access to many buildings and facilities in accordance with Covid-19 public health and safety restrictions. All DNR customer service centers, field offices and other destinations are expected to return to their pre-pandemic office hours Tuesday, Sept. 7; public dates and hours vary by location. Between now and then, some may open, depending on the seasonal needs of the public.
The release included the following additional opening dates and information
• Headquarters buildings at Michigan state parks and recreation areas and state-managed harbors are open.
• All DNR shooting ranges are open. Check each range’s webpage for dates and hours of operation.
• Michigan History Center museums and historic sites vary by location. The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee reopened in early June.
• The Archives of Michigan opens Monday, Aug. 2, by appointment. Until then, staff will provide reference services by phone and email..
• State fish hatchery buildings and weirs remain closed.
State parks and campgrounds, state game and wildlife areas, state forests and many other places are open, as they have been throughout the entire Covid-19 pandemic.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services still recommends that people not yet fully vaccinated against Covid-19 should wear face masks when in crowded outdoor settings. Additionally, visitors at DNR facilities and sites may see some DNR employees wearing face masks as an added precaution for the comfort and safety of visitors, volunteers and staff.