OUTDOORS
Snowmobile trails close in Oneida and Vilas counties, still open in Iron
The Northwoods snowmobile season is coming to close, as both Oneida and Vilas counties announced earlier this week the closures of trails. (subscriber access)
Looking for dinner
This bobcat frequents Jennifer Durkee's home in Oneida County. The cat comes in to dine on red squirrels in Durkee's yard. (subscriber access)
Final ice shanty removal deadline Sunday, March 15
Ice anglers are reminded that the last deadline in a series of March dates to remove permanent ice shanties from state waters is Sunday, March 15. (subscriber access)
Snapshot WI volunteers expect the unexpected
Snapshot Wisconsin is a citizen-based monitoring program that has rolled out across the state in the last several years. (subscriber access)
Lake Tomahawk fishing jamboree brings another year of memories
The Lake Tomahawk Family Fisheree took place on Lake Tomahawk on Saturday, Feb. 22. (subscriber access)
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2020-2030 migratory bird management plan unveiled
Last month, migratory bird specialist Taylor Finger presented the 2020-2030 Waterfowl Management Plan to the Natural Resources Board (NRB). (subscriber access)
High school clay shooting event to be held in Harshaw this May
The Harshaw Sports Club and the Chequamegon High School S.E.a.L shooting team will once again hold a Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) youth clay event at the Sports Club on Rocky Run Road. (subscriber access)
Lead toxicity still an issue for raptors
According to Amanda Walsh of the Northwoods Wildlife Center, the local wildlife rehabilitation center has taken in six bald eagles since October 2019, all of whuch had some lead toxicity, and some of them had to be euthanized because the levels of lead in their systems were too high to …
Woodland property stewards find opportunities to learn at the Wisconsin Coverts Workshop
Productive and healthy woodlands are important to the Northwoods. Many residents and visitors would like to know more about how to manage the lands under their control for the benefit of a variety of wildlife species, but may not know where to turn. (subscriber access)
Hodag Sports Club holds 43rd annual banquet
As has become the norm, the Hodag Sports Club drew another very large crowd to its annual banquet held Tuesday evening at the Quality Inn in Rhinelander. (subscriber access)
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2019 deer season preliminary numbers show harvest is down
Several Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff presented the preliminary 2019 deer harvest number to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) last week. (subscriber access)
DNR wildlife research programs span from beaver to bear
Recently, Department of Natural Resources wildlife research team leader Dave McFarland gave a Science on Tap presentation entitled, "From Beaver to Bear - Wisconsin DNR's Wildlife Research Program in the Northwoods." (subscriber access)
NRB hears bear, raccoon rule changes
Last month's Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting brought approval of some rule change packages that have been in the works for several months. (subscriber access)
16th annual NYDHC banquet a rewarding experience
The deer harvest was down this year across the state, and especially up north, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the 170 youth hunters who participated in this year's Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge (NYDHC). (subscriber access)
Ice fishing report
The trickiest part of the ice fishing season thus far has been the ice itself. Almost since it formed on area lakes it's been under a thick blanket of heavy, insulating snow which has resulted in stressed out, inconsistent ice. (subscriber access)
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