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A frog in my throat
A northern watersnake holds a bullfrog in its mouth on Thursday, Aug. 31, in Minocqua.
Tips for a successful turkey hunt
Fall turkey season is one to which many hunters look forward each year. In the fall, as with a good portion of the year, turkeys have two goals. Those are survival and finding food.
The Lake Where You Live
Zebra mussels are an invasive nuisance, and in no circumstance would you want them in your lake. They can form a crust on any hard surface. They can encrust pier posts, buoys and any other solid object. The can invade outboard motors, disrupting the cooling systems.
Fish Like a GIRL
It is always sad to come to the realization that open water fishing opportunities are, once again, coming to an end. We have at least two more months left, but with gardening and garage projects and work and so many other responsibilities, when the season starts to wind down, it …
The Lake Where You Live
Zebra mussels are an invasive nuisance, and in no circumstance would you want them in your lake. They can form a crust on any hard surface. They can encrust pier posts, buoys and any other solid object. The can invade outboard motors, disrupting the cooling systems.
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A frog in my throat
A northern watersnake holds a bullfrog in its mouth on Thursday, Aug. 31, in Minocqua.
Public hearing to be held Thursday regarding deer populations in the North
There has been a concerted push recently to return deer management units in the north back to the numbered units used in the past.
Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series anglers contend with low water levels
Anglers in the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series (UMBCS) Central Division pulled in to Lake Nokomis early on the morning of Aug. 13 to find the water approximately four feet low. That would make the fishing tough for some teams, and work in favor of others.
Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers hit Lake Mohawksin for their last qualifier of the year
The Wisconsin Bass Team Trail recently held its last qualifier tournament of the year on Lake Mohawksin. There were 40 teams signed up for the event, but one team dropped out due to motor problems. This meant 78 anglers would take to the lake in search of the five biggest …
DNR seeking public comment on master plan variance to add ATV/UTV routes to NHAL state forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a master plan variance that would add additional ATV/UTV routes and trails to Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest (NHAL). The public comment period is open through Aug. 30.
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The Lake Where You Live
Tomorrow I leave for a four-day fishing trip with my two brothers on a lake north of Thunder Bay in Ontario. And I have mixed feelings.
Sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities by Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm their location with a hunt sponsor before Sept. 15.
Fish Like a GIRL
For those who do not participate in fishing tournaments, fishing can be a relaxing way to spend the day. Getting in the boat with family and friends and floating around the lake, or even grabbing a cane pole and fishing from shore, can make for a perfect day.
Koele provides overview of Wisconsin wildfire program
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildfire prevention specialist Catherine Koele recently spoke to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) about the department’s wildfire department.
The Lake Where You Live
In the words of Minnesota DNR researcher Paul Radomski, “You would have to be living under a rock” not to know about the need to inspect and clean your boat on entering or leaving a lake to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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