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Michigan’s gun season opens with new options for deer hunters

Lansing — Michigan deer hunters entering the first regular firearms season under sweeping new regulations are facing a choice that wasn’t necessary in previous years: ...
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Michigan’s gun season opens with new options for deer hunters

Lansing — Michigan deer hunters entering the first regular firearms season under sweeping new regulations are facing a choice that wasn’t necessary in previous years: Which rifle should they use? The elimination of the Limited Firearms Deer Zone in the Lower Peninsula now allows hunters to use all legal firearms statewide, including rifles chambered for ...

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Minnesota DNR hears concerns of deer hunters during pre-opener listening session

Grand Rapids, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR held a listening session with conservation partners during 2026 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener activities in Grand Rapids last ...
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Supreme Court clears the way for border wall in Big Bend National Park

Washington (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of ...
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Meet the new Minnesota DNR Fisheries leader: Shannon Fisher

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