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		<title>Elusive Catch: Angler Snags Large Paddlefish That Was at Large for 22 Years</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife &#38; Parks Trevor Swisse of Sidney not only harvested the biggest paddlefish in Montana in 2026, but the nearly 117-pound female had avoided recapture by fisheries crews and anglers in Montana and North Dakota for 22 years. &#8220;That&#8217;s the biggest one I&#8217;ve ever caught,&#8221; Swisse said. Montana&#8217;s state-record paddlefish, caught in 1973 in the]]></description>
		
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		<title>Long Live Michigan&#8217;s Sturgeon!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lake sturgeon lifespans may be even longer than we thought By EDWARD BAKER, PhD., Marquette Fisheries Research Station manager and MARCEE WARDELL, communications specialist, Fisheries Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Lake sturgeon: the living fossils. They’ve earned this moniker not only because they first appeared in the fossil record at least 100 million years ago or because their bony scutes give]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan&#8217;s Recent Land Transactions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[View of the Bavin Tract purchase. Photo courtesy of Michigan DNR Here are some highlights of land transactions from the second quarter of 2026. To view the full details, click the View more button below. Bavin Tract The DNR purchased 40 acres of land in Hillsdale County to be managed as part of the Lost Nation State Game Area. The property is]]></description>
		
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		<title>DNR conservation officers help capsized boaters during Lake Huron water rescue</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[July 23, 2026 Contact: Sgt. Jon Warner, WarnerJ4@Michigan.gov A paddle boarder and kayaker who tried to help also were rescued along the way Amid high winds and rough water on Lake Huron near Harrisville Wednesday afternoon, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers rescued two men after their sailboat flipped, as well as a paddle boarder and kayaker who had attempted to reach]]></description>
		
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		<title>New State Record Northern Pike Hauled Out of Northern Idaho</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Idaho record fish books, Timothy Hicks! Timothy was fishing on Lake Pend Oreille on June 13 when he landed a 49.75-inch Northern pike. The Post Falls angler&#8217;s pike beat out the previous catch-and-release record caught by Scott Blahnik in 2020. Timothy&#8217;s pike was a mere 3/4 of an inch longer, earning himself the top spot in the]]></description>
		
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		<title>Winning Photo in Big Catfish Contest Showcases 67-Pound Catch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Such fishing isn&#8217;t for me, but congrats to this young lady! A 67-pound catfish caught by hand proved to be the catch of a lifetime for 33-year-old angler Emily Horst, whose unforgettable Black Belt fishing adventure earned the top honor in the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association&#8217;s inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest. The photo of Horst grinning while holding the]]></description>
		
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		<title>DNR seeks information about 6-foot sturgeon dumped in Muskegon County</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[July 17, 2026 Contact: CO Anna Cullen, 517-643-5752 Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County), just south of the White River access. The 71-inch fish was dumped on the road between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Friday,]]></description>
		
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		<title>Northland&#8217;s Ice Fishing Hub House</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For over 50 years, Northland Tackle has delivered anglers tools to be successful under the ice. Now it&#8217;s time to get above the ice with the brand new Hardwater Hub House. &#8220;We are introducing 3 Hub House models this coming ice season,&#8221; says Jace Peterson, GSM Brand Manager. &#8220;One of our goals with the Hardwater Hub Houses was to build]]></description>
		
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		<title>Millennium Marine&#8217;s New Big Daddy Boat Seat</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pearl, MS – Millennium Marine is giving boaters and anglers more room to relax on the water with the introduction of the new Big Daddy Boat Seat (BD-100). Built on the same proven design as the company&#8217;s popular B-100 Boat Seat, the BD-100 delivers the comfort, durability, and performance customers have come to expect from Millennium Marine, now with a]]></description>
		
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		<title>Digital kill tags for deer, bear, turkey, furbearing species now available through DNR Hunt Fish app</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re preparing for archery, bear, turkey or trapping season, digital tags offer a convenient alternative to traditional paper tags. Benefits include: Immediate access after purchase. No trip to the store. No waiting for tags to arrive by mail. If you don&#8217;t lose your phone, you won&#8217;t lose your tag. No cellular service required. Easy harvest reporting. Digital tags are]]></description>
		
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