OUTDOORS
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!
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.
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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.
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