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Fish Like a GIRL

Last week I met with the advisory committee looking to assist in creating a classification system for all of Oneida County’s lakes. I am truly enjoying working on this committee and being a part of a project that seems daunting to say the least. The more we talked in the …

The Lake Where You Live

The ice on Birch Lake went out on March 14. Eight days later we woke to a new skin of ice over nearly the entire surface.

DNR accepting poetry contest entries

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries from third to fifth graders for the Air, Air, Everywhere poetry contest.

DNR deer advisory committee looks at previous season, long-term trends

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer advisory committee held a fairly lengthy meeting March 12 focused on the 2023-24 deer season.

The Lake Where You Live

When I snorkel on Birch and a few other lakes I am struck by the amount of litter — as in there is none. I can’t remember the last time I saw a stray bottle or can or other bit of trash on the bottom of a lake.
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Evers signs hunting, fishing bills into law

As the legislature left its recent session, several bills sat on Gov. Tony Evers desk, waiting for him to sign them into law. Not surprisingly, several of those had to do with hunting and fishing in the state.

Fish Like a GIRL

As many readers know, we bought a house in the late summer of 2022 as Chet was recovering from a pretty major heart attack. Caring for his medical needs at the time meant I did not get much done in the way of gardening or, really, settling into the house …

The Lake Where You Live

Grandson Tucker wants a musky fishing rod, and what better opportunity than his 12th birthday, coming up in May?

Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership annual meeting provides year in review

Last week the Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) steering committee held their annual meeting and looked at both their year in review and their strategic plan. WHIP is the Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) that covers Oneida, Vilas and Lincoln Counties. It is one of 14 CISMAs in Wisconsin. …

Natural Resources Board hears 2023-24 deer season recap

At the February Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting, several Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff members presented information regarding the 2023-2024 deer season.
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Fish Like a GIRL

It is likely obvious from the title of my column every week, not to mention much of my content, but I am into fishing just a little bit. I have actually cut back on my tournament schedule in the last few years.

The Lake Where You Live

How are the ice conditions on your lake? Here on Birch I would have to say it’s sound, but very thin for this time of year.

Hunter, boater, and ATV safety courses offered this spring/summer

The Oneida County sheriff’s office and the School District of Rhinelander’s community education program are co-sponsoring Wisconsin DNR certified hunter, boater, and ATV safety courses.

Fish Like a GIRL

It is likely obvious from the title of my column every week, not to mention much of my content, but I am into fishing just a little bit. I have actually cut back on my tournament schedule in the last few years.

The Lake Where You Live

How are the ice conditions on your lake? Here on Birch I would have to say it’s sound, but very thin for this time of year.
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