OUTDOORS
Fish Like A GIRL: Garden Fest brings an afternoon of fun
I had an opportunity this year to not only attend Garden Fest at Seasons of Life, but to have an educational booth at the event.
Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers fish Lake Nokomis
The third stop on the Wisconsin Bass Team Trail (WBTT), presented by Arbor Vitae Marine, took place July 17 at Lake Nokomis.
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week, I had an opportunity to teach a stream camp we call Riparian Rangers. My friend Linda and I took five kids to a small local stream to gather some data and check out the critters that live there. I took my WAV Stream Monitoring gear along and we …
The Lake Where You Live
All things by immortal power, near of far, to each other linked are, that thou canst not stir a flower without troubling of a star. — Francis Thompson
Invasive Species Road Show July 28 at pollinator garden
Are you wondering if a plant in your yard is native, invasive or beneficial to pollinators? Do you have purple loosestrife on your property that you can’t get rid of? Are you curious if the snails along your shoreline are harmful or invasive? Wonder no longer! Bring a fresh sample …
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Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association files petition with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist wolves
According to the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association website, the organization has joined with other national and Midwest groups to petition the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the gray wolf in the Great Lakes Region.
Fish Like a GIRL
We all know the saying about things we do not forget how to do, “it is just like riding a bike.” To which I normally answer, “once you fall off, you always fall off.” But luckily that was not the case with my recent adventure. Truth be told, I had …
The Lake Where You Live
It’s hard to avoid learning about loons; so many articles are written about them, so many pictures shown, videos created, websites posted. But if you really want to take a deep dive into loon knowledge, I have the place for you.
Minocqua walleye scope statement emergency rule comes to NRB
A preliminary public hearing was held last month for the emergency rule regarding walleye harvest on the Minocqua chain. However, there were no attendees at that meeting, according to Meredith Penthorn of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
National Resources Board approves fisheries rule package
During its June meeting, the state’s Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved rule packages the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) brought forth following the DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) spring hearings. One of the rule packages that received considerable support thought the spring hearings process was the change in bag …
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Fish Like A GIRL
I have often said that so many things happen in the outdoors that there is always something more to write about. While that is true, it hit me slightly differently the other day when my sister presented me with a box of CDs and floppy disks (yes, floppy disks) that …
The Lake Where You Live
Knowledge is a key top stopping the spread of invasive species to our waters. That includes knowing how to properly inspect and clean our boats and other outdoor equipment on entering and leaving a lake or stream.
Understanding a lake map can be the key to fishing success
Understanding how to read a lake map can make finding fish easier. For those who do not have days to spend fishing or who do not wish to spend thousands of dollars on expensive fishing electronics, the old tried and true lake map can be an invaluable tool.
The Lake Where You Live
Do you own a fly rod? And do you use it on your lake? I sense that many fly rods suffer from lack of use, like mine, which I have owned for more than 25 years but mostly has leaned, nine feet tall, in a corner of my basement or, …
Boaters: Be aware of increased law enforcement on Wisconsin waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning boaters that they will see more DNR conservation wardens and area law enforcement on the water July 1-3 as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign.
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