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Fish Like a GIRL
Sometimes I struggle. Those who know me probably just choked on their coffee, laughing at that statement. Suffice it to say I am not always known as the most coordinated person in the room. (subscriber access)
Wisconsin Water Week's Lakes and Rivers Convention now open for registration
The 2023 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is now open for registration. The annual event will be held April 19-21, 2023 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point. Early registration is open until March 1, 2023, and those registering before that date receive 20% off their registration …
Deer season recap presented to Natural Resources Board
The January meeting of the state's Natural Resources Board (NRB) featured a presentation on the 2022 deer season. (subscriber access)
Oneida County completes Great Lakes Stream Crossing Inventory
The Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department has successfully completed a three-year project known as the Great Lakes Stream Crossing Inventory. (subscriber access)
State's draft wolf plan open for public comment until Feb. 28
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its draft wolf management plan. The 178-page document has come under scrutiny by many groups and individuals. (subscriber access)
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Fish Like A GIRL
"How can something possibly from the 1800s be sitting on my desk right now?" It was a question I posed to my sister in a text message.Let me explain.
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)
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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)
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)
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