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		<title>Longtime Democrat Rep. Al Green Has Been Defeated</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; The recently redrawn maps pitted two incumbent Democratic lawmakers against each other in a primary. And, for Democrat Texas Representative, Al Green, that meant the end of his bombastic tenure in the House of Representatives.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) is Dissolving</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dissolution to take place in mid-June 2026 due to ongoing financial challenges after nearly 90 years of conservation advocacy. Overview of MUCC Founded in 1937, MUCC was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting hunters, anglers, trappers, and outdoor enthusiasts across Michigan. The organization focused on conservation, education, and advocacy, partnering with state and federal agencies to protect natural resources and]]></description>
		
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		<title>Trijicon&#8217;s New Green Dot SRO</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trijicon®, Inc., a global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets, is pleased to announce a new 2.5 MOA, Green Dot version of the popular SRO® reflex sight. The new model will be available in Black and Coyote Brown anodized finishes. Designed for competitive and target shooting applications, the Trijicon SRO® (Specialized Reflex]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan&#8217;s Agate Falls Scenic Site in western UP closed through fall </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 17, 2026 Contact: Dan Dowdy (Agate Falls Scenic Site), 906-353-6558 or Carly Graff (ORV reroute), 906-250-5818 Repairs and improvements to trestle bridge also require reroute of ORV trail  Agate Falls Scenic Site, a popular western Upper Peninsula attraction managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, is temporarily closed through late fall for essential repairs and improvements to the]]></description>
		
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		<title>DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF &#8220;Engaged in the Business&#8221; Rule</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are proud to announce a major win in our ongoing legal battle against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive&#8217;s (ATF) Biden-era &#8220;Engaged in the Business&#8221; rule. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Fifth Circuit to dismiss its appeal of the preliminary injunction GOA, Texas Attorney General]]></description>
		
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		<title>Crews work through the night to increase water flow?through Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Contact: Laurie Abel, 517-599-6703 or Kathleen Lavey, 517-930-4218 Crews worked through the night?Sunday?to increase the flow of water through the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex, using a crane to remove gates from the dam, adding?pumps?and bringing in a load of?electric cable needed to reopen the hydroelectric station and further increase flow. “We had a productive session overnight and we are continuing our]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sandbags, pumps in place around Cheboygan Dam; more rain expected Sunday</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 11, 2026 Contact: Laurie Abel, 989-599-6703 or Kathleen Lavey, 517-930-4218 Work crews strategically placed more sandbags today around the Cheboygan Lock and Dam, while large pumps were running to move water around the structure. The measures are part of continuing efforts to move water through and around the dam and lock to help get ahead of additional rain and snow melt forecasted over]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bid on Formula 1 Racing Trip to Benefit Project R3con Exclusively on GunBroker.com</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/03/bid-on-formula-1-racing-trip-to-benefit-project-r3con-exclusively-on-gunbroker-com.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[GunBroker.com is giving motorsports fans and supporters of a powerful cause the chance to secure an unforgettable experience at one of the most high-profile racing events in the world. A new charity auction benefiting Project R3con is now live, featuring two tickets to the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Hosted on GunBroker.com, the auction offers bidders the opportunity to attend the Miami]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan DNR conservation officers assist sheriff’s deputies in rescuing stranded snowmobiler in northern Luce County</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/03/michigan-dnr-conservation-officers-assist-sheriffs-deputies-in-rescuing-stranded-snowmobiler-in-northern-luce-county.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 17, 2026 Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in whiteout storm conditions Monday helped deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office rescue a stranded snowmobiler in the remote, northern part of the county. During the early evening hours of March 16, Chippewa County Central Dispatch received calls and text messages from an individual who had said he was]]></description>
		
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		<title>After 50 years Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund’s record of outdoor recreation, conservation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This short video highlights the Trust Fund&#8217;s statewide reach and legacy. March 3, 2026 Contact: Clay Summers, 517-388-0295 or Jon Mayes, 517-284-5954 (DNR Grants Management) To date, the Trust Fund has provided nearly $1.4 billion for land improvements and acquisitions across Michigan’s 83 counties The award-winning Ocqueoc Falls Trailhead and Scenic Overlook in Presque Isle County, offering the first universally accessible waterfall]]></description>
		
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