OUTDOORS
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)
Anglers fish through the rain at Rod Gaskill Memorial Bass Tournament
The weather did not cooperate last weekend for the fourth annual Rod Gaskill Memorial Bass Tournament on Boom Lake, with rain most of the morning. (subscriber access)
'Deer czar' Kroll speaks to Natural Resources Board
Once known as Wisconsin's "Deer Tzar," Dr. James C. Kroll spoke to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) during its August meeting to review the recommendations of the 10-year deer management plan he and his team created in 2012 and to give an update on where the state stands with those …
Warm weather may bring about blue green algae blooms
As water temperatures warm with July's warmer air temperatures, many lakes in the Northwoods can become a breeding ground for blue green algae blooms, or Cyanobacteria blooms. Knowing what to look for can go a long way toward keeping people and pets safe from its toxic effects. No matter if …
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Rod Gaskill Memorial Bass Tournament set for Aug. 27
Rod Gaskill was an avid bass angler who moved to the Northwoods from Las Vegas in the early 1990s. He was one of the founding members of the Hodag Bassmasters bass club and was active in introducing kids to the sport of fishing. (subscriber access)
UMBCS teams take on Boom Lake
Last Sunday, the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series (UMBCS) was on Boom Lake for their second stop of the year for the Central Division. (subscriber access)
Oneida County Land and Water Committee learns about purple loosestrife control
Oneida County aquatic invasive species (AIS) coordinator Stephanie Boismenue updated the land and water conservation committee on purple loosestrife control efforts in Three Lakes during the panel's most recent meeting on June 13. (subscriber access)
Getting to know Lumberjack RC&D: What is a Resource Conservation and Development Council?
Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is "a rural development program focusing on conservation, development and the use of area natural resources to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions for area citizens," according to the Lumberjack RC&D website. (subscriber access)
Clean Boats Clean Waters training underway across Northwoods
Clean Boats Clean Waters volunteers can be found at most boat landings in the Northwoods. Some volunteers have been with the program for years while others are stepping into their first year. No matter their level of experience, all are invited to trainings each spring, put on at various launch …
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Fish Like a GIRL
One of the things I truly enjoy about container gardening is that I can push the season a bit. Last year I had my plants out fairly early and I remember having to bring them all in several times when there was a frost warning. (subscriber access)
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 …
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