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2022 - 2024 Invasive Species Report released by Department of Natural Resources
Recently the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the 2022-24 Invasive Species Report highlighting the work that has been done on both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species in the state, including efforts to stop organisms in trade.
The Lake Where You Live
I know, I wrote about loons just last week. I hope you’ll forgive me if I have them in mind during these waning days of February, when the ice leaving the lakes and the loons returning is no longer a far-off fantasy.
Oneida County looking for citizen member to serve on conservation and UW-Extension committee
The Oneida County land and water conservation department is looking for a citizen member to serve on the conservation and UW-Extension education (CUW) committee for a two-year term.
Now is a good time to plan next summer’s lake projects
Each year, riparian landowners across the Northwoods take steps to keep their lakes healthy. Healthy lakes are good for all of the organisms who live in them, including fish. With fishing being a billion-plus dollar industry every year in Wisconsin, keeping fisheries healthy and productive is big business.
Lions club hosts 49th annual Fisheree
The Rhinelander Lions Club continued a winter tradition last weekend, hosting the 49th annual Fisheree ice fishing contest Saturday, Feb. 8 on Boom Lake. According to the club’s Facebook page, the results are as follows:
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The Lake Where You Live
We haven’t heard a loon’s call for a while unless we’ve played a video online. If you’re like me, once in a while you think about what the loons are up to in their winter territories. In particular, I wonder what they’re eating and how they find food in places …
OVTC bus involved in Minocqua accident
There were no serious injuries as the result of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 and County Highway J on Friday, Feb. 7. Even so, the driver of a Northwoods Transit Connections bus, owned by the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC), was taken to a hospital …
Oneida County gets grant from DNR for water protection project
Oneida County hosts the #1 (Little Rice River Watershed) and #3 (Headwaters-Willow River Watershed) healthiest watersheds in the state. In fact, of the 42 watersheds located in Oneida County, 19 are among the healthiest in Wisconsin.
Registration open for the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention
The 2025 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is set for March 26-28 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Stevens Point. The theme this year is, “The Power of Words: Working for Our Waters.” The convention was created by the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership. That partnership consists of the …
Pet and Livestock Protection Act looks to delist wolves with no judicial review
Arguably, wolves are the most contentious wildlife species not only in Wisconsin but in many states where they are found. Wolves have bounced on and off the Endangered Species List (ESL) several times in recent years.
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Fish Like a GIRL
A lot of people ask me if I ice fish. My answer usually is I will ice fish, but I honestly prefer “soft water” fishing over “hard water” fishing, as my Uncle Dave used to say. He was definitely the “hard water” specialist in the family. I love the taste …
The Lake Where You Live
Winter isn’t supposed to be this easy. We have January in the rear-view and the short month of February ahead, and yet we’ve had minimal snow and only a few bitterly cold days.
Southwest Wisconsin CWD study shows disease creates higher annual mortality probability
Earlier this month, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer research scientist Dan Storm spoke with the Natural Resources Board (NRB) about the results of the recently released Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Research Study.
Fish Like a GIRL
Regular readers have probably heard me talk about iNaturalist before. I would venture to guess that many also have the app on their smartphone, even if just for the fun of it. I have to admit that I do not use it as much as I should. I will try …
Be careful when riding ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles in winter conditions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, especially on frozen waterbodies. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, …
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