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County cost share programs help landowners protect resources
While many local landowners have taken advantage of county cost share programs in both Vilas and Oneida counties, there are still those who are unaware the program can help them reach their conservation goals. (subscriber access)
Fish Like a GIRL
There are times when I am charged with writing a story to which I am not sure I can do justice. This, the story of the Muutka Lodge near Rhinelander, is one of those stories. I was invited to the lodge for Liver Fest this year. (subscriber access)
2022 deer season sees fewer licenses sold, more deer harvested
This nine-day gun deer hunt is in the books and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released harvest and license sales numbers for the year. While license sales were down, harvest numbers were up by over 14% statewide. (subscriber access)
Opening weekend brings cold temps, smaller deer
Many hunters were excited to have snow for the start of the 2022 gun deer season, but most did not expect, or look forward to, below zero temperatures and wind. (subscriber access)
Feeding and baiting ban still in effect in Northwoods
A feeding and baiting ban for deer is still in effect in Oneida and Vilas counties due to deer being harvested and subsequently testing positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). (subscriber access)
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2022 gun deer season shows promise
Every year, approximately 60,000 hunters take to the woods for the opening weekend of the nine-day gun deer season. Hunters anticipate this day all year long, and this year seems to be shaping up to bring plenty of opportunity for many hunters. (subscriber access)
Fish Like A GIRL
There are so many things to enjoy about fall. I recently wrote about National Novel Writing Month, which started Nov. 1. Salt Watch, too, starts at this time of the year. Another activity in which I have become involved in the last few years is Project Feeder Watch. (subscriber access)
How nature prepares for winter
Winter is fast approaching. As humans prepare for the colder weather to come, nature is making her own changes. A recent Nature Conservancy presentation looked at how nature prepares for winter. Conservation ecologist Andy Finton looked at what makes the beautiful colors we all enjoy in the fall and more. …
Following a gardening 12-step plan
In the process of my garden planning for next year and beyond, I was searching my laptop and looking for ideas. I have kept a ton of plant guides and other information over the years I have been at the Times. (subscriber access)
'Learn Your Land' videos focus on foraging and species identification
The other day I fell down another proverbial rabbit hole on YouTube. While this is not an unusual occurence for me, this time it was an educational as well as entertaining experience. I happened upon a production called "Learn Your Land." I believe the first video of Adam Haritan's I …
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Musky Moon event held at Camp American Legion
For the eleventh year, several Northwoods fishing guides spent last weekend taking veterans out on the water in search of the fish of 10,000 casts. Two years ago, Jeff Stoleson, who is a veteran himself, took over the event from Todd Schultz, who started the event over a decade ago …
DNR seeking hunter education volunteer instructors
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers with a passion for teaching hunting or shooting and a desire to pass on safe hunting skills, including the safe handling of firearms, to become certified hunter education instructors in Wisconsin.
Fish Like a GIRL
Every season comes to an end and it seems my garden has already signaled the end of its season. (subscriber access)
Fall is a concern for ticks
Wood ticks are very active from May through July and then seem to go somewhat "dormant" in early fall. Before winter, however, adult ticks become active again, preparing for winter. So while residents and visitors alike may have let their guard down a bit, now is the time to start …
Fish Like a GIRL: 'North Country Notebook' brings back memories
Another recent library find, coupled with our fourth annual tournament in memory of my late husband Rod, conjured some incredible fishing memories. (subscriber access)
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