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Hunter, boater and ATV safety courses in June
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program are co-sponsoring Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified hunter, boater, and ATV safety courses.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
As spring progresses across Wisconsin, lawns are in various stages of greening up. Spring fertilization makes lawns greener, but having the absolute greenest lawn in spring is not necessarily better.
The Lake Where You Live
I grew up in a small town on Lake Michigan and saw firsthand the proliferation of zebra mussels there. They encrusted hard surfaces and clogged water utility intake pipes. Their shells built up in windrows on the beaches.
Oneida County ATV/UTV trail system and Enterprise Campground officially opened
The Oneida County ATV/UTV Trail System (as administered by the Oneida County forestry, land and recreation department) officially opened for the 2025 spring/summer/fall season on Thursday, May 8.
Opening weekend of fishing season is here
It is the weekend many anglers have waited for since last fall — opening weekend of fishing season. It is an exciting time for many, and the urge to get out on the water can sometimes mean missing a few important things that need attention before opening day.
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The Lake Where You Live
Has the change in the weather caught you by surprise? Back in early March I was getting ready for an early ice-out, taking fishing tackle inventory, preparing my gear.
Oneida CDAC opts for antlerless tags, but not in all DMUs
This year County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) in the Northern Forest had a bit of a different look at managing the deer herd than in past years. For years the CDACs in Oneida and Vilas counties had asked to split their counties into two separate Deer Management Units (DMUs).
CDACs to meet Tuesday evening in Vilas, Oneida
For the last several years, there has been a push by several counties in the Northern Forest deer management zone to return to habitat-based deer management units (DMUs). Similar management zones had been used for decades, up until just over a decade ago.
The Lake Where You Live
The fishing season opens next weekend. Have I looked forward to it? Of course, but that doesn’t mean I’ll actually fish. Opening day, for me, is more personal than a square on the calendar.
‘Backyard Bugs and Beyond’
Here comes a hands-on, eye-opening introduction to the incredible world of insects, spiders, and other backyard invertebrates: the Fe University course “Backyard Bugs and Beyond! A Beginner’s Guide to Entomology” with Dr. Chenin Limback!
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Celebrate rural and urban forests during Forest Appreciation Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 21 to Arbor Day (April 25) and includes Earth Day (April 22).
Free youth shooting with instruction at Boulder Junction Shooting Range in May
The Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a free youth shooting program for beginners. The class is limited to 10 people and will meet Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 8, 15, 22 and 29.
The Lake Where You Live
Maybe a time or two you’ve seen an odd-looking boat on your lake, with people hauling in a big net, or with strips of metal dangling into the water.
Learn To Hunt For Food course starts April 22
If you are interested in learning how to hunt and the many ways harvesting wild game is a smart choice for your health and the environment, consider registering for my upcoming Learn to Hunt for Food program in Rhinelander. The first class is April 22 at 6 p.m.
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 …
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