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The Lake Where You Live
They say a lake, though filled with an inanimate substance, is a living system. And in many ways that’s true. For example, your lake breathes. And right now it is about to take a great big, deep, cleansing breath.
Anglers compete in two-day Up/Down tournament
The Wisconsin Bass Team Trail hosts bass tournaments across the Northwoods and down into Central Wisconsin. Each year the trail organizes four qualifier tournaments where anglers compete not only for cash and prizes, but for a place in the two-day championship.
Fish Like a GIRL
This column may be a bit more controversial than my columns usually are. But honestly, I don’t think it should be. Recently, Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua was locked down with a report of an armed intruder. Thankfully, it turned out to be a false alarm, thankfully. But other …
The Lake Where You Live
The other day, while preparing to put in the trash a few fugitive lead split shot, I dropped one on the kitchen floor. Bernie, our springer spaniel, was close by and has been known to eat almost anything that falls in front of him, and so I scrambled to recover …
2024 deer season outlook has some hunters feeling positive
Even with concerns still looming about the deer numbers in the Northwoods, the extremely mild winter last year have many hunters feeling positive about the opening of archery season.
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Fish Like a GIRL
Anyone who knows me knows that I am all about preserving memories of times with family and friends. I seldom go anywhere without a camera, even though my cell phone holds likely more photos than is right. I take hundreds of photographs at every fishing tournament I attend or run. …
Will Northern Wisconsin see new deer management units next year?
According to Oneida County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) chairman Ed Choinski, the Oneida CDAC has been asking for a change in deer management unit boundaries. When the CDACs were established, the old system of deer management units (DMUs) went by the wayside and deer herds were instead managed along county …
The Lake Where You Live
September 6 A thunderclap yesterday morning made me flinch in my office chair. The rain came, and not far behind it a chilling wind that seemed to slam the door shut on summer.
User groups will share woods, waters as hunting seasons start
The weather is still great for hiking, biking, and other silent sports such as kayaking. But September also marks the beginning of several hunting seasons.
Fish Like a GIRL
Yes, I am aware of the debate. Some people call themselves a “pet parent,” and other people find the term ridiculous. “They’re animals, not children!” Those people cry. Meh. Calm down. Honestly, if I have to ensure a being gets food, water, play, exercise and also that they are safe …
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Bear hunting with dogs: tradition and controversy
Bear hunting with dogs is part of the heritage of Northern Wisconsin. While it is not without critics and contention, the fact remains that it is a legal means of hunting. It should be noted that there are laws against harassing a sportsman, and those interfering with a hunter’s legal …
The Lake Where You Live
My copy of “Lake Tides” arrived by mail last week with some bad news on the cover. Many readers of this column receive Lake Tides, the quarterly newsletter from Extension Lakes at the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. It’s an excellent publication that covers all manner of topics related …
Stafsholt calls for audit of fish and wildlife account as deficit looms
Earlier this year, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced it would have a $16 million deficit in the Fish and Wildlife Account by the year 2026. The announcement prompted considerable concern.
Fish Like a GIRL
I am ready for fall. I have had enough of the heat and I’m ready for fall hoodies and a big old pot of venison chili. I still look forward to hunting season, even if I don’t get out as much as I used to.
WBTT anglers end regular season on Manitowish Waters Chain
The last stop of the regular season for the WBTT was the Manitowish Waters Chain. Teams started out the year on Lake Mohawksin in Tomahawk with a mostly smallmouth tournament. From there they went to Lake Nokomis in June, with their third event held on Boom Lake in Rhinelander last …
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