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		<title>SCI Convention January 22 in Nashville</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SCI: The leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting sustainable-use wildlife conservation worldwide. &#160; Register Now!]]></description>
		
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		<title>Northern Lower Peninsula Habitat Work, the Belted Kingfisher and the Mighty Mink</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the award-winning &#8220;Wildtalk&#8221; podcast, Kelsey and Eric talk with Stephen Griffith and Michael Kowalski about habitat work happening in the Northern Lower Peninsula. That&#8217;s followed up with an overview of the belted kingfisher, before diving into a discussion about the mighty mink. Don&#8217;t forget to participate in the wildlife quiz part of the show for a]]></description>
		
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		<title>DNR, TNC protect public access to 10,000 acres in Keweenaw County</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 6, 2026 Contacts: Doug Rich (DNR), 906-353-6651 or Sandra Svoboda (TNC), 313-574-0645 &#160; The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has acquired nearly 10,000 acres of forests, wetlands and culturally significant land through the recent purchase of property previously held by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Locally known as Keweenaw Point State Lands, this newly acquired 10,000?acre public]]></description>
		
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		<title>Craig Lake and Black River fires fully contained; Ridge Fire is about 85% contained</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Contact: Keith Murphy, 906-250-1382 or John Pepin, 906-226-1352 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that the Craig Lake and Black River fires — two of three Upper Peninsula fires that started last month — now are fully contained. The Ridge Fire just north of Marquette is about 85% contained. &#8220;Recent heavy rainfall has considerably helped extinguish deep pockets]]></description>
		
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		<title>SCI and Partners Demand Return of Millions in Wildlife Funding in Maine</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/10/sci-and-partners-demand-return-of-millions-in-wildlife-funding-in-maine.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Organizations challenge decades-long diversion of interest revenue and warn that more than $11 million in annual federal wildlife funding could be at risk. SAN ANTONIO, TX &#8211; Safari Club International (SCI), the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and the Sportsman&#8217;s Alliance of Maine (SAM) are calling on Maine to end the alleged diversion of interest earned on funds designated]]></description>
		
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		<title>New DNR map shows township-level reports of EHD-suspect deer</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/10/new-dnr-map-shows-township-level-reports-of-ehd-suspect-deer.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oct. 29, 2026 Contacts: For EHD reports: 517-336-5030 For media calls: Brent Rudolph, 517-730-8802 or Scott Larsen, 517-336-5034 Hunter, community reports remain key factor in more robust location information Epizootic hemorrhagic disease has affected deer in some parts of Michigan, and it’s important for hunters and local communities to have a clearer picture of where EHD is occurring on the]]></description>
		
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		<title>Beauty on the bend: First-time backcountry camping at the Porkies</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By HEATHER JOHNSON DUROCHER Writer, Michigan Department of Natural Resources We’re carefully walking single-file across a narrow, wood-planked bridge at the south end of Mirror Lake – steps from where we’re about to pitch our tents for the night – when Katie slows to a stop and looks out at the calm, aptly named body of water whose shores are]]></description>
		
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		<title>Windy days expand Ridge Fire in Marquette County</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Contact: John Pepin, 906-226-1352 DNR continues monitoring Rugged Terrain Complex and two smaller fires in the UP In recent days, the Ridge Fire in Marquette County grew by about 30 acres on its west side due to winds pushing the blaze, bringing the overall fire to almost 500 acres. Despite that, it remains well within firefighters&#8217; confinement strategy. Winds also]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Convertible Roost Box for Small Owls</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As there was a bite of cold as we stepped outside this morning, it reminded us that small owls are migrating south among the multitudes of other birds. It&#8217;s time to check on our owl roost box again. Like many cavity nesting birds, small owls seek natural cavities in trees, woodpecker-excavated cavities, and big nest boxes to get out of]]></description>
		
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		<title>UP Fires May Be Waning, but Risk of New Fire Remains High</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Warmer than normal temperatures and gusty winds in the Upper Peninsula weather forecast mean more people working and playing outside mixed with a wildfire risk that&#8217;s higher than usual this late in the season. &#8220;If you&#8217;re at deer camp for archery season, camping, riding ORVs or working outdoors, be aware of the fire danger,&#8221; said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist]]></description>
		
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