OUTDOORS
Webinar focuses on tick-borne illnesses in Wisconsin
May is National Lyme Disease Prevention Month. For that reason, the University of Wisconsin Extension system has rolled out a series of tick webinars, the first of which took place last week. Dr. Susan Paskewitz is the director of the UW-Madison Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease. She spoke …
Fish Like a GIRL
The tournament trail I run, Wisconsin Bass Team Trail, was on the Stevens Point Flowage for the first weekend of the fishing season. (subscriber access)
Opening fishing weekend brought mixed results
Winter seemed to linger longer than normal this year, with many anglers wondering whether their favorite fishing lake would even be free of ice by opening weekend. Rain and warmer temps did finally arrive, though, and many lakes were fishable by opening weekend. (subscriber access)
WHIP annual meeting held in Tomahawk
The Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) is one of 14 Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) in Wisconsin. The partnership focuses on fighting terrestrial invasive species in Vilas, Oneida and Lincoln counties. With Lincoln County being the most recent addition, the annual meeting was held in Tomahawk, at the Town …
Fish Like a Girl: What does 'farming the woods' mean?
I have recently become interested in topics such as permaculture, homesteading and self-sufficiency. I suppose a lot of people have an eye on that after seeing how easily our supply chains were disrupted during the pandemic and how long it is still taking them to heal. (subscriber access)
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Oneida County project looks at effectiveness of shoreline improvement techniques, property owner compliance
At this month's Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting, lakeshore restoration specialist Baerbel Ehrig reviewed a project she completed last summer regarding certain shoreline restoration practices implemented using the county's cost share program. (subscriber access)
2022 spring hearings results are in
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) spring hearings were held virtually this year. The online survey opened at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 and remained open for 72 hours. (subscriber access)
Fish Like a Girl: Skawinski explores the fascinating world of underwater forests
The Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is one of the highlights of spring for me. I always enjoy getting together with other water lovers and learning about recent studies, ongoing projects and hearing all of the other talks at the convention. (subscriber access)
Getting to know Oneida County conservationist Michele Sadauskas
Michele Sadauskas has been with the Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department since 2011, but her love of the outdoors started well before that. (subscriber access)
Let's Go Fishing group to hold kick-off event April 15
The Hodag chapter of Let's Go Fishing will host its 2022 kick-off event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 15 at CT's Deli in Rhinelander. Members of the chapter will be working as guest bartenders and servers for the evening, organizers said in a press release. (subscriber access)
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Oneida County Deer Advisory Council makes preliminary recommendations for antlerless quota for 2022 season
Each year the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) set antlerless quota recommendations for the fall hunting season. The first meeting of each CDAC takes place in late March or early April. (subscriber access)
How microbes in the water affect the Friday night fish fry
The Friday night fish fry is part of Wisconsin's culture, especially during Lent. Fish can be a good dietary option because they tend to be low in unhealthy saturated fat and high in protein. They also contain important Omega-3 fats. (subscriber access)
Northwoods Businesses for Clean Waters targets stakeholder businesses
Many private riparian land owners in the Northwoods have been involved in programs, such as Healthy Lakes and other initiatives, looking to maintain and restore water quality on their lakes and waterways. However, a recent undertaking now looks to help private businesses who are also stakeholders of Northwoods waters find …
Ice shanty removal dates approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the remaining 2022 ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
Wisconsin Conservation Congress brings spring hearings questions to Natural Resource Board
This month, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) 2022 spring hearings questions were presented to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) for their approval before heading to the survey ballot in April. (subscriber access)
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