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Michigan DNR investigating after 6-foot preserved sturgeon found dumped on road

Keith Lusher 07.25.26 A 6-foot-long lake sturgeon that lived for decades was dumped on the side of a road in western Michigan, prompting state wildlife officials to launch an investigation into poaching and asking the public for help identifying whoever illegally killed the protected fish. The 71-inch lake sturgeon was discovered on Durham Road in

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Michigan DNR waives cancellation fees for campers fleeing wildfire smoke

OutdoorHub Staff 07.20.26 Smoke in Michigan is changing summer plans. Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it will fully refund camping and lodging reservations that campers cancel due to wildfire smoke. Here is what happened. Forest fire smoke has spread across the state. The air quality has deteriorated in many areas. This has made spending

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Wisconsin DNR fisheries research wins top national award for anglers

A fisheries research project by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Just earned a major national honor. This work stood out among the projects across the country. This is good news for anglers fishing Wisconsin waters. The award recognizes the strong science that helps manage fish populations. It also shows that Wisconsin biologists are doing work

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