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		<title>Michigan DNR seeks public input on lifting bear hunting prohibition on Bois Blanc Island</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering a proposal to allow bear hunting on Bois Blanc Island in Mackinac County by removing the existing prohibition. The hunting ban was established in May 1985 by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. The prohibition was presented as a commissioner amendment and available NRC records do not provide a rationale behind its adoption. Bois Blanc]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sabudawn Safaris Continues as a Whitetails Unlimited National Sponsor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sabudawn Safaris will continue as a Whitetails Unlimited national sponsor, announced WTU President Jeff Schinkten. &#8220;Sabudawn Safaris is dedicated to quality, and their knowledgeable, experienced team excels at planning exceptional African safari experiences,&#8221; said Schinkten. &#8220;They handle travel and lodging logistics, allowing customers to focus on enjoying the hunt of a lifetime. We&#8217;re excited to continue our relationship with Sabudawn]]></description>
		
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		<title>Michigan DNR announces adjusted hours at four managed waterfowl areas</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[July 30, 2026 Increased costs, reduced staffing result in changes for fall 2026 season Decreasing revenues, increasing costs from inflation and years of deferred maintenance on critical infrastructure have prompted the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to adjust hours at four managed waterfowl areas this fall. The change will mean fewer daily draw opportunities for hunters. Reserved hunts will continue]]></description>
		
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		<title>AGFC Dove Fields Available for Permit-Based Hunting; Apply Aug. 1-15</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AGFC Wildlife Biologist Tristan Bulice has been working and monitoring this field at Shirey Bay Rainey Brake all summer for the dove opener. AGFC photo. Although summer heat is in full swing across The Natural State, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff are already paving the way for the kickoff to fall. Applications for AGFC permit-based dove fields open Saturday,]]></description>
		
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		<title>NSSF-Opposed Oregon Anti-Hunting Ballot Initiative Fails</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Oregon anti-hunting ballot initiative opposed by NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, failed to gather enough certified signatures to be considered by voters. Oregon&#8217;s Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), called the &#8220;People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act,&#8221; was proposed to prohibit and criminalize hunting, trapping and livestock production. The proposed ballot initiative was disqualified by]]></description>
		
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		<title>SCI Applauds Commerce and State Department Rules Reducing Burdens for Hunters Traveling Abroad with Suppressors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Safari Club International (SCI) welcomes companion interim final rules from the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security and the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, which modernize export regulations and reduce unnecessary burdens on law-abiding hunters, sportsmen, and firearm owners traveling internationally. The rules, which do not go into effect until November 20, 2026, transfer]]></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>Michiganders can apply for 2026 reserved deer hunts July 15-Aug. 15</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Apply for 2026 reserved deer hunts July 15-Aug. 15 Upper Peninsula antlerless access permit update Applications for Michigan&#8217;s 2026 reserved deer hunts and reserved deer youth hunts will be accepted July 15 through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for reserved hunts at Shiawassee River State Game Area, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and Sharonville State Game Area. Many reserved public land hunts]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moultrie Unveils the EDGE 4 Series</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/moultrie-unveils-the-edge-4-series.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Built for the Rut. Built for the Back 40. Built for Durability, Connection, and the Hunters Who Put in the Work Before Opening Day. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Moultrie, the leading innovator of feeders, trail cameras, and game management tools, today introduced the EDGE 4 series. The first cellular trail camera line built to recognize your target buck and fire a max-resolution]]></description>
		
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		<title>Digital kill tags for deer, bear, turkey, furbearing species now available through DNR Hunt Fish app</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/07/digital-kill-tags-for-deer-bear-turkey-furbearing-species-now-available-through-dnr-hunt-fish-app.html</link>
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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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