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The Lake Where You Live
When the ice goes off the lakes, various things inevitably happen. Among them: the walleyes begin their spawning ritual. The loons return. And the frogs start calling. Step out at night and if you live near water you're likely to hear them, a choir of different songs that average out …
DNR committee agrees with CDAC recommendations
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer advisory committee recently met to review the recommendations of the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs), that met earlier this month to formulate recommendations. (subscriber access)
Fish Like a GIRL
When walking into a tackle shop, the number of different baits can be mind-boggling. Just in soft plastics alone, a person can spend hundreds of dollars and still not catch any fish. (subscriber access)
Musky season opener is this weekend
Each year musky season for bodies of water located above Highway 64 opens on the Saturday closest to Memorial Day. For musky anglers, this weekend is one they have waited for since last year's freeze. It is time to get back out and get after the fish of 10,000 casts. …
Fish Like a GIRL
I am sure it will come as no surprise to anyone who reads my column that I love fishing. Bass fishing and fishing tournaments fill up most of my weekends in the summer. (subscriber access)
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DNR warns of fire danger across Northwoods
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to critical fire danger across northern Wisconsin. A fire weather watch is in effect and the DNR and partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) are closely monitoring the situation.
Take precautions as tick season arrives
Ticks are smaller than you think but they can pack a big bite. They're dormant in the winter and emerge when the snow disappears which means they're ready to catch a ride on their next human or animal.
Northwoods CDACs set recommendations for antlerless deer quotas
Over the last few years, there has been talk among the members of County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) in both Vilas and Oneida counties regarding a desire to split each county and manage the deer herd by habitat type rather than by county boundary. (subscriber access)
The Lake Where You Live: When winter ends
April 30When the ice leaves the lake, winter is over. And now we know the end is near, although a first look outside on this Sunday morning indicated otherwise. (subscriber access)
Opening of fishing season brings good results
Opening weekend of fishing season brought good action for walleye, according to reports coming in to Kurt's Island Sports in Minocqua. While there did not seem to be as many anglers on the water than in other years, those that were out had good luck. (subscriber access)
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2023 DNR and WCC spring hearings results are in
Each year the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) hold spring hearings. (subscriber access)
Fishing season set to kick off Saturday
The weekend anglers have been waiting for is here. After a long, ice and snow-covered winter, it is finally time to back the boat down the launch ramp for the first time since last fall. It is time for some open water fishing.
The Lake Where You Live
Loons die from lead poisoning more often than many of us like to admit. And usually the cause is a lead jig or split shot that the loon ingested in the course of picking up pebbles to help the gizzard grind food. (subscriber access)
Fish kills may be common in spring
Fish kills can look as though an entire population of fish in a lake has been devastated. However, that is normally not true. There can be issues that cause major fish kills, but in the spring, in some systems, fish kills are a more regular occurrence. Long, cold winters with …
Northwoods CDACs to meet next week
The public comment period for the coming deer season closed on April 16. The link on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website went live on April 8, giving hunters and other stakeholders a week to give their input. (subscriber access)
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