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DNR encourages kids to participate in 2025 Youth Turkey Hunt April 12-13
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters that there’s still time to plan and participate in the 2025 statewide youth turkey hunt April 12-13. Each year, the youth turkey hunt gives hunters under 16 the opportunity feel the excitement of turkey season and gain …
New fishing license year has begun
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DIRA) reminds anglers that 2024-25 fishing licenses expire on March 31. All residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-26 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin’s inland waters. Along with the new licenses, the new fishing regulations are now available for …
DNR seeks public comment on NHAL state forest master plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan.
The Lake Where You Live
We don’t fish for them. We rarely see them. We don’t know their names; if we encounter them at all, maybe we just call them “minnows.”
DNR seeking public comment on variance to NHAL state forest master plan for bicycle touring trails, vault toilet
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the use or management of an area …
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Free birding class with Trees for Tomorrow and Northwoods Land Trust on April 26
Trees for Tomorrow is excited to offer the second event in its 2025 Outdoor Adventure at Tara Lila series this April: a free beginner birding class on April 26 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The class will be led by Frank Schroyer, Land Conservation Associate for the Northwoods Land Trust …
Prevent rabbit damage in your landscape
Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often faded as we grew older and experienced damage to our gardens and landscapes. Employing various management strategies allows us to co-exist with these cute yet …
The Lake Where You Live
Something is happening beneath your lake’s ice that at this time of year it’s becoming significant. One can think of a lake in winter as a giant scuba tank that in fall was fully charged with oxygen, which then gradually gets depleted.
14th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest on April 5
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is back and will be as sweet as ever! Maple Syrup Fest will be at Phelps School, 4451 Old School Road, on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event-goers can pick up maps and punch cards for self-guided sugarbush tours featuring four local sugarbushes …
DNR now accepting entries for 2026 Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps.
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Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet to hold 2025 Musky Fishing Expo
The Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet (ISCCW) will hold their second annual Musky Fishing Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Northern Waters Casino Event Center in Watersmeet, Mich. The event doors open at 9 a.m.
The Lake Where You Live
Near sunset while fishing a favorite Northwoods lake, I noticed what looked like some sort of duck floating in the distance, gradually making its way toward my boat. Between casts, this shape kept drawing closer.
2025 ice shanty removal deadline March 16 for all state waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers of the following deadlines to remove their permanent ice shanties, or those that aren’t removed daily, on inland and boundary waters.
DNR now hiring state park system seasonal staff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to utilize your skills or discover new ones.
State to update Wildlife Management Strategic Plan
The Wildlife Management Program of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of revising their Wildlife Management Strategic Plan, a process which began in January of 2024. The window for public comment closes after today, so those looking to make comment should do so today.
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