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		<title>Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges 10 Defendants in Sea Turtle Poaching and Illegal Fishing Operation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier joined the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and local law enforcement to announce charges against 10 people accused of running an illegal commercial fishing operation. After a multi-year undercover investigation by FWC and the Office of Statewide Prosecution. &#8220;We plan to leave Florida better to God than how we found it, and]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bass Pro Shops and Cabela&#8217;s to Host National Hiring Event Ahead of the Holiday Season</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Annual event happening Oct. 7-8 offers opportunities at all retail locations, competitive wages and industry-leading benefits for those ready to share their passion for the outdoors and help create happy memories this holiday season Bass Pro Shops and Cabela&#8217;s, North America&#8217;s premier outdoor retail and conservation company, is preparing for the holiday shopping season and the return of its popular Santa&#8217;s]]></description>
		
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		<title>New Lake Michigan research vessel Steelhead commissioned</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 1, 2026 Contact: Pat O’Neill, ONeillP@Michigan.gov or Patrick Hanchin, 231-330-5290 A new 66-foot, steel-hulled vessel to monitor Lake Michigan fisheries is replacing an older vessel and will mean more efficient and safer operations for Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew members. During a ceremony Wednesday in Charlevoix — the new vessel&#8217;s home port — DNR officials and other fisheries]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hunting the Musky</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The muskellunge is the definition of an apex predator and one of the fiercest freshwater fish you can tangle with. They have captivated anglers for decades, including Pete Maina, a noted muskie and pike expert, and multi-species guide Josh Teigen, who each fish for them every chance they get. There are many ways to catch these big, toothy fish, and]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan DNR checks on young walleye with upcoming fall electrofishing surveys</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Contact: Emily Martin, 231-495-1310 or John Bauman, 906-786-2351 Any night fishing plans in your future this fall? Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel will be conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October, so be on the lookout for survey crews when you’re on the water. These surveys are an important tool for fisheries managers to determine whether]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clam Launches the Most Innovative Portable Ice Fishing Shelter in Company History</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ClamAYR tailors the Boondocker specifically for ice fishing, keeping anglers comfortable so they can stay on the ice longer. Clam Outdoors announces an extension of the ClamAYR™ line with the ClamAYR™ Boondocker Ice Fishing Model. Tailored specifically for ice, the ClamAYR™ Boondocker Ice Fishing Shelter is built for winter adventures, featuring fully insulated thermal wall panels that provide warmth and]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michiganders may wonder: Why didn’t you stock my lake?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By TIM CWALINSKI, Northern Lake Huron unit manager and MARCEE WARDELL, communications specialist, Fisheries Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources When an angler finds out that you work for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, one of their first questions is usually “Why don’t you stock [insert body of water here]?”It seems like a simple question, but there is]]></description>
		
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		<title>Regulation changes for inland trout, salmon and lake sturgeon now in effect</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sept. 10, 2026 Contact: Christian LeSage, 517-449-7073 or Lucas Nathan, 517-599-9323 Clarifying possession limits, identifying current fish communities and aligning certain fishing rules with Wisconsin all are part of updated trout, salmon and sturgeon regulations now in effect following Michigan Natural Resources Commission action earlier this week. During its Sept. 9 meeting, the NRC enacted regulation changes to Fisheries Orders 254 and]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan Sturgeon Palooza</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center is celebrating 25 years of conservation, research, and education dedicated to the recovery of Michigan’s lake sturgeon. This important work would not have been possible without support from the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State University, Tower-Kleber Limited Partnership, Great Lakes Fishery Trust, Sturgeon for Tomorrow and many others. Join us in celebrating]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan DNR remembers the legacy of Dr. Howard Tanner</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aug. 24, 2026 Contact: DNR-Fisheries@Michigan.gov The Michigan Department of Natural Resources honors the memory of Dr. Howard A. Tanner, former DNR director and Fisheries Division chief, who passed away Aug. 16 at the age of 102. Dr. Tanner is remembered for his conservation and fisheries management work, which has left an indelible mark on the state and created new fishing opportunities]]></description>
		
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