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      <title>Michigan's Endangered State Flag: 3 Species Nearly Wiped Out</title>
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      <title>Want to be a Conservation Officer? Michigan DNR is Hiring</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Learn why the Northern Snakehead is a major concern for Michigan's ecosystem and how the DNR is working to control its population. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/northern-snakehead-threat-michigan-watchlist/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fisherman convicted of tampering and vandalism after diverting Platte River to access Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fisherman-tampering-vandalism-platte-river/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's a record that still holds, ever since 1974. Here's some info, and a link where you can see this record-making catch... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/biggest-fish-caught-in-michigan-inland-lake/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a record that still holds, ever since 1974. Here&apos;s some info, and a link where you can see this record-making catch... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/biggest-fish-caught-in-michigan-inland-lake/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Trees are actually trying to kill us off! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-state-study-should-we-eliminate-all-oak-trees/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Trees are actually trying to kill us off! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-state-study-should-we-eliminate-all-oak-trees/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Dream Job: Be a Bear Cub Cuddler for the Michigan DNR</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:03:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You could help keep bear cubs warm by cuddling with them inside your jacket for about an hour. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/a-dream-job-be-a-bear-cub-cuddler-for-the-michigan-dnr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everyone likes when things are free! It's Free -- times three -- this weekend in Michigan! Here is a chance to go off-roading, fishing, or visit a state park. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-three-free-weekend-is-coming-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone likes when things are free! It&apos;s Free -- times three -- this weekend in Michigan! Here is a chance to go off-roading, fishing, or visit a state park. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-three-free-weekend-is-coming-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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