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The Lake Where You Live
Some of us lucky souls don't have to wonder what it's like to live on a small lake in Wisconsin. Those who do not enjoy such settings, and those of us who do, will likely enjoy a book released last fall by Wisconsin Historical Society Press.
Rhinelander Area Silent Sports Association shares 2022 year in review
The Rhinelander Area Silent Sports Trails Association viewed 2022 as a year of trail maintenance. Four of the trail systems RASTA takes care of are on county property. Those are The Cassian, Washburn, Nose Lake and Enterprise trail systems. The group also maintains the Mud Lake Trails. (subscriber access)
Nicolet College Outdoor Adventure Winter classes
Nicolet College Winter 2023 Outdoor Adventure program with more than two dozen different classes for a growing number of people to pursue a wide variety of outdoor activities.
Public weighs in on proposed wolf plan in listening session
Earlier this month the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held an online listening session to gather information on the state's proposed wolf management plan. (subscriber access)
The Lake Where You Live
For decades rusty crayfish were a scourge of lakes in the Northwoods, including Birch Lake where I now live. (subscriber access)
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Fish Like a GIRL
Warm weather in February always seems nice. It does. Until it turns to winter again, which I am sure it will. It does every year. But that first warm blast brings hopes of spring. And sometimes, it even makes us move a little too quickly. I cannot be the only …
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)
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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)
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)
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