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The Lake Where You Live
If you're like me there are few things you enjoy more than when the grandkids visit at the lake. In our case, daughter Sonya and husband Chad spend an extended Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis and attend the Indy 500. (subscriber access)
Free workshop for shoreland owners in the Northwoods
Do you own lake or river shoreline? Are you interested in learning about how to best maintain and improve it, or even preserve it for the future? If so, you are encouraged to attend a free workshop for shoreland owners on Monday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. …
Natural Resources Board hears update on elk herd in Wisconsin
At last month's Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologist Josh Spiegel updated board members on the elk herd in Wisconsin and explained the eight- bull quota set for the 2023 elk hunting season. (subscriber access)
Take advantage of Free Fishing Weekend
Twice per year the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources waives the requirement to have a fishing license to fish on inland waters. (subscriber access)
Natural Resources Board hears update on 2022 Chronic Wasting Disease sampling
Jasmine Batten, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Health Section Supervisor, addressed the Natural Resources Board last week to present an update on the chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts from the 2022 hunting season. (subscriber access)
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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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