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      <title>What’s Rock Snot And Why Is It Concerning For Michigan Rivers?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 11:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An invasive alga known as didymo, or "rock snot," was discovered in Michigan's Au Sable River, raising concerns with environmentalists and the local fishing community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/rock-snot-michigan-rivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An invasive alga known as didymo, or &quot;rock snot,&quot; was discovered in Michigan&apos;s Au Sable River, raising concerns with environmentalists and the local fishing community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/rock-snot-michigan-rivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>3 Fishermen Are Lucky To Be Alive After Boat Flipped Near 6th Street Dam</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:51:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[a fishing boat capsized near the 6th street damn around noon. Nearby fishermen jumped into action and rescued the three men in distress.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/three-fishermen-rescued-near-6th-street-dam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[a fishing boat capsized near the 6th street damn around noon. Nearby fishermen jumped into action and rescued the three men in distress.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/three-fishermen-rescued-near-6th-street-dam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan DNR Invasive Species Watchlist: Northern Snakehead</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn why the Northern Snakehead is a major concern for Michigan&apos;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>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Experts: Eat This Fish Before It Reaches Lake Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:47:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Conservationists are now asking people to eat this invasive species before it reaches Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/experts-eat-this-environmental-time-bomb-before-it-reaches-lake-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Conservationists are now asking people to eat this invasive species before it reaches Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/experts-eat-this-environmental-time-bomb-before-it-reaches-lake-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How Did This Fishing Boat Get Stuck On A Michigan Pier?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:03:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is something you don't see everyday in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/boat-stuck-on-first-street-pier/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is something you don&apos;t see everyday in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/boat-stuck-on-first-street-pier/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Are The Top Fish To Avoid Eating If Caught In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is full of people that love to fish. If you're one of them you should be aware of these fish that could be harmful to your health. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-fish-avoid-eating/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is full of people that love to fish. If you&apos;re one of them you should be aware of these fish that could be harmful to your health. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-fish-avoid-eating/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ohio Walleye Fishing Pro Disgraced With Fishing Fiasco at Lake Erie Event</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:19:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the scandal heard 'round TikTok, that catapulted the Pro Fishing World into the limelight for nefarious purposes - This guy allegedly put 8 pounds worth of weights in  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ohio-walleye-fishing-pro-disgraced-with-fishing-fiasco-at-lake-erie-event/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s the scandal heard &apos;round TikTok, that catapulted the Pro Fishing World into the limelight for nefarious purposes - This guy allegedly put 8 pounds worth of weights in  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ohio-walleye-fishing-pro-disgraced-with-fishing-fiasco-at-lake-erie-event/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What’s In The Water? Man Catches Extremely Rare Orange Fish In Michigan River</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A very rare fish was caught in the Muskegon River and if there wasn't pictures or video you would think it was a big fish story. <a href="https://wgrd.com/orange-smallmouth-bass/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A very rare fish was caught in the Muskegon River and if there wasn&apos;t pictures or video you would think it was a big fish story. <a href="https://wgrd.com/orange-smallmouth-bass/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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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      <title>Avoid A Fine: Here’s How To Renew Your Michigan Fishing License</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Did you renew your fishing license for 2022? It's time to do so and there are a few different ways to do it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/avoid-a-fine-heres-how-to-renew-your-michigan-fishing-license/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Bring On The Fish Stories: Michigan Free Fishing Weekend Returns This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Twice a year the state of Michigan has free fishing weekends where you don't need a license to fish. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bring-on-the-fish-stories-michigan-free-fishing-weekend-returns-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Twice a year the state of Michigan has free fishing weekends where you don&apos;t need a license to fish. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bring-on-the-fish-stories-michigan-free-fishing-weekend-returns-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How Would You Like To Rent Your Own Michigan Island? (PICS)</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:36:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You can rent this Michigan island for less than $300 a night <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-would-you-like-to-rent-your-own-michigan-island-pics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You can rent this Michigan island for less than $300 a night <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-would-you-like-to-rent-your-own-michigan-island-pics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fish, Ride Off-Road Trails, and Get into MI State Parks for Free Next Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is coming up! <a href="https://wgrd.com/fish-ride-off-road-trails-and-get-into-mi-state-parks-for-free-next-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is coming up! <a href="https://wgrd.com/fish-ride-off-road-trails-and-get-into-mi-state-parks-for-free-next-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Teens Find Human Foot While Fishing in a State River</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Local police are searching databases for the owner but say the foot has been in the water for a while now.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-teens-find-human-foot-while-fishing-in-a-state-river/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Local police are searching databases for the owner but say the foot has been in the water for a while now.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-teens-find-human-foot-while-fishing-in-a-state-river/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Free Ice Fishing Weekend is Coming Up</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigans-free-ice-fishing-weekend-is-coming-up/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:17:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's annual winter Free Fishing Weekend is coming up in a few weeks. It just so happens to fall on Valentine's Day, so maybe a cheap date for you and your sweetie? <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-free-ice-fishing-weekend-is-coming-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s annual winter Free Fishing Weekend is coming up in a few weeks. It just so happens to fall on Valentine&apos;s Day, so maybe a cheap date for you and your sweetie? <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-free-ice-fishing-weekend-is-coming-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Waterfront Michigan Ranch for Sale is Hunting and Fishing Paradise [PHOTOS]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/waterfront-michigan-ranch-for-sale-is-hunting-and-fishing-paradise-photos/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2020 02:17:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're into hunting, fishing, horses - and privacy - a waterfront ranch for sale in Northern Michigan might be your dream home.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/waterfront-michigan-ranch-for-sale-is-hunting-and-fishing-paradise-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re into hunting, fishing, horses - and privacy - a waterfront ranch for sale in Northern Michigan might be your dream home.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/waterfront-michigan-ranch-for-sale-is-hunting-and-fishing-paradise-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Keith Goad, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>U.P. Angler Catches Trout With Two Mouths</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/u-p-angler-catches-trout-with-two-mouths/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:48:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Could it be the offspring of The Great Lynx Water Monster of Lake Huron?  Or just a creepy oddity?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/u-p-angler-catches-trout-with-two-mouths/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Could it be the offspring of The Great Lynx Water Monster of Lake Huron?  Or just a creepy oddity?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/u-p-angler-catches-trout-with-two-mouths/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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      <title>Michigan Bass Season Opens Saturday</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 20:22:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan Bass Season is opening. While you can catch-and-release on all waters all year. The official catch-and-keep on all waters including Great Lakes opens Saturday, May 23 - December 31st.

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-bass-season-opens-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan Bass Season is opening. While you can catch-and-release on all waters all year. The official catch-and-keep on all waters including Great Lakes opens Saturday, May 23 - December 31st.

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-bass-season-opens-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <category><![CDATA[Michigan Fishing. Bass Opening Day]]></category>
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      <title>Free Kids Fishing Derby in West Michigan Saturday June 29</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2019 15:42:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kids can learn to fish for free and might even walk away with some cool prizes next Saturday, June 29th in Byron Center!
The 2019 Free Fishing Derby is hosted by the Ray Park Foundation at Whistestop Park, 9a.m. to 1p.m.
There are no fees are you don't have to register ahead of time... <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-kids-fishing-derby-in-west-michigan-saturday-june-29/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kids can learn to fish for free and might even walk away with some cool prizes next Saturday, June 29th in Byron Center!
The 2019 Free Fishing Derby is hosted by the Ray Park Foundation at Whistestop Park, 9a.m. to 1p.m.
There are no fees are you don&apos;t have to register ahead of time... <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-kids-fishing-derby-in-west-michigan-saturday-june-29/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Fishing, Off-Roading, State Park Entry during Michigan’s ‘Three Free’ Weekend June 8-9</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-off-roading-state-park-entry-during-michigans-three-free-weekend-june-8-9/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 21:12:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is June 8-9! It's Michigan's "Three Free" Weekend, where you can fish, ride off-road trails, and visit state parks, all free of charge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-off-roading-state-park-entry-during-michigans-three-free-weekend-june-8-9/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is June 8-9! It&apos;s Michigan&apos;s &quot;Three Free&quot; Weekend, where you can fish, ride off-road trails, and visit state parks, all free of charge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-off-roading-state-park-entry-during-michigans-three-free-weekend-june-8-9/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Mikael Damkier</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan DNR Ticket 3 West MI Men For Poaching Walleye</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-ticket-3-west-mi-men-for-poaching-walleye/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2019 01:48:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The three now have to wait to see if they'll lose their fishing licenses as well.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-ticket-3-west-mi-men-for-poaching-walleye/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The three now have to wait to see if they&apos;ll lose their fishing licenses as well.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-ticket-3-west-mi-men-for-poaching-walleye/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Clues Sought After Over 50 Poached Walleye Discovered In West Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/muskegon-poaching-walleye/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:43:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Officers located a green Coleman cooler on the side of a road in Cedar Creek Township and are hoping there are sportsmen who might be able to identify who it belongs to. <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-poaching-walleye/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Officers located a green Coleman cooler on the side of a road in Cedar Creek Township and are hoping there are sportsmen who might be able to identify who it belongs to. <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-poaching-walleye/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Michigan DNR</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon James]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 16 – 17</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-is-feb-17-18/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 23:33:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Anyone can fish for free and a license is not required. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-is-feb-17-18/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone can fish for free and a license is not required. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-is-feb-17-18/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hunting and Fishing in Michigan On The Decline – Where’s This Headed?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/hunting-and-fishing-in-michigan-on-the-decline-wheres-this-headed/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:19:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Show somebody what it's really about. Soon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hunting-and-fishing-in-michigan-on-the-decline-wheres-this-headed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Show somebody what it&apos;s really about. Soon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hunting-and-fishing-in-michigan-on-the-decline-wheres-this-headed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Don Jefferson Archives</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Banana Don]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Alligator Found In Lake Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/alligator-found-lake-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:38:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A kayaker who was fishing for salmon in Lake Michigan Monday morning got quite the surprise, but also likely helped save the life of an animal. <a href="https://wgrd.com/alligator-found-lake-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A kayaker who was fishing for salmon in Lake Michigan Monday morning got quite the surprise, but also likely helped save the life of an animal. <a href="https://wgrd.com/alligator-found-lake-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Credit City Of Waukegon</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon James]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The New Fishing Season Also Brings A Few New Regulations</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/the-new-fishing-season-also-brings-a-few-new-regulations/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The season kicked off April 1st, and it's not all just update rules, a new electronic license system is also now available. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-new-fishing-season-also-brings-a-few-new-regulations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The season kicked off April 1st, and it&apos;s not all just update rules, a new electronic license system is also now available. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-new-fishing-season-also-brings-a-few-new-regulations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Free Fishing Weekend for Kids and Adults, Feb. 17 – 18</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-for-kids-and-adults-feb-17-18/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:48:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bundle up and enjoy free fishing in Michigan this weekend! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-for-kids-and-adults-feb-17-18/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bundle up and enjoy free fishing in Michigan this weekend! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-for-kids-and-adults-feb-17-18/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Fishing in Michigan this Weekend [VIDEO]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-in-michigan-this-weekend-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:09:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yo can enjoy one of Michigan's top outdoor activities for free this weekend! The Michigan Department of National Resources has announced the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is June 10 and 11. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-in-michigan-this-weekend-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yo can enjoy one of Michigan&apos;s top outdoor activities for free this weekend! The Michigan Department of National Resources has announced the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is June 10 and 11. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-in-michigan-this-weekend-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Free Fishing Weekend is June 11-12</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 15:04:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
Residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license that weekend. All other fishing regulations still apply. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-is-june-11-12/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources&nbsp;has announced that&nbsp;the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
Residents and nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license that weekend. All other fishing regulations still apply. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-free-fishing-weekend-is-june-11-12/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan DNR: When is the Ice Safe?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:10:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding ice anglers and snowmobilers that no ice is safe ice.
See the DNR's tips on what to watch for on the ice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-when-is-the-ice-safe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding&nbsp;ice anglers and snowmobilers that no ice is safe ice.
See the DNR&apos;s tips on&nbsp;what to watch for on the ice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-when-is-the-ice-safe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Free Beer and Hot Wings Segment 16 – Salmon Fishing and Joe’s Big Weekend [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:55:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today in the Free Beer and Hot Wings Grand Rapids Segment 16, the guys talked about salmon fishing in the Grand River, since Zane thought it would be a fun thing to try. They pretty much all agree that eating said fish probably wouldn't be the safest thing to do, though.
Then, to fill space, Free Beer uttered the words, &quot;Big weekend, right?&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-and-hot-wings-segment-16-salmon-fishing-and-joes-big-weekend-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today in the Free Beer and Hot Wings&nbsp;Grand Rapids Segment 16, the guys talked about salmon fishing in the Grand River, since Zane thought it would be a fun thing to try. They pretty much all agree that eating said fish probably wouldn&apos;t be the safest thing to do, though.
Then, to fill space, Free Beer uttered the words, &amp;quot;Big weekend, right?&amp;quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-and-hot-wings-segment-16-salmon-fishing-and-joes-big-weekend-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Former NFL Player Rob Konrad’s Incredible Survival Story [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-former-nfl-player-rob-konrads-incredible-survival-story-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:45:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rob Konrad, an NFL fullback who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1999 to 2004, has an incredible story of survival. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-former-nfl-player-rob-konrads-incredible-survival-story-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rob Konrad, an NFL fullback who played for the Miami Dolphins from 1999 to 2004, has an incredible story of survival. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-former-nfl-player-rob-konrads-incredible-survival-story-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings: Deer Has Powdered Donut Stuck to Its Antler [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:29:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A couple of guys were just out on the Snake River for a day of fly fishing in the northwest U.S. when they noticed something that has never occurred in nature before.  
Across the river, a deer was drinking some water, but something was a little out of the ordinary. The deer had a powdered donut stuck to its antler! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-deer-has-powdered-donut-stuck-to-its-antler-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A couple of guys were just out on the Snake River for a day of fly fishing in the northwest U.S. when they noticed something that has never occurred in nature before.  
Across the river, a deer was drinking some water, but something was a little out of the ordinary. The deer had a powdered donut stuck to its antler! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-deer-has-powdered-donut-stuck-to-its-antler-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings: Two Guys Catch 13-Foot, 800-Pound Gator with Bare Hands [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:49:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two Florida men took fishing to a new level after catching a 13-foot, nearly 800-pound alligator by hand. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-two-guys-catch-13-foot-800-pound-gator-with-bare-hands-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two Florida men took fishing to a new level after catching a 13-foot, nearly 800-pound alligator by hand. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-two-guys-catch-13-foot-800-pound-gator-with-bare-hands-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Hosts Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in Escanaba [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:32:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bass fishing takes center stage as many of the world’s best anglers battle it out on Lake Michigan in Escanaba for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship today through Sunday.
The championship is being held on Bays de Noc as part of a partnership between Pure Michigan and Bassmaster to promote the state as a top destination for anglers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-hosts-toyota-bassmaster-angler-of-the-year-championship-in-escanaba-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bass fishing takes center stage as many of the world&CloseCurlyQuote;s best anglers battle it out on Lake Michigan in Escanaba for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship today through Sunday.
The championship is being held on Bays de Noc as part of a partnership between Pure Michigan and Bassmaster to promote the state as a top destination for anglers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-hosts-toyota-bassmaster-angler-of-the-year-championship-in-escanaba-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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