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Tips for processing deer and limiting exposure to CWD
While many hunters prefer to process their own deer, with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) found in the Northwoods for the last several years, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has put together some recommendations for hunters to be sure they minimize any possible risk of exposure to the always-fatal neurological …
Deer hunt 2023 kicks off with archery and crossbow season
The 2023 deer hunting season is finally here with archery and crossbow starting this weekend. It’s not a moment too soon for the many hunters who have spent countless hours in the woods scouting and preparing to harvest that big buck or get some meat for the freezer.
Fish Like a GIRL
There is a saying that goes something like “you don’t know what you don’t know.” That’s what is interesting about learning in general. As soon as a person starts to learn about a particular topic, they realize there is so much they had no idea they did not know.
The Lake Where You Live
I’m riding my bike along the town roads, about three miles from home, when the phone in my pocket rings. I pull it out. The call is from Tucker Kulow, my older grandson, age 11.
Fall brings user groups together in the woods, on the water
Silent sports enthusiasts enjoy being out to view the fall colors. With the heat of summer being replaced by cooler temperatures and the smells of autumn in the air, there is arguably no better time to hit the trails in the Northwoods.
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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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