OUTDOORS
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)
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)
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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)
Natural Reaction
Oak trees are the epitome of strength. (subscriber access)
Natural Reaction
With a fast approaching winter that's already brought plenty of snow, bugs are probably the last thing on peoples' minds. (subscriber access)
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A legendary love of deer hunting
Kay Nicklaus learned early on in her marriage to husband Ronald how powerful an influence deer hunting can be. (subscriber access)
Snowmobile update
With two major snowstorms hitting the Northwoods over the last week, snowmobilers are no doubt chomping at the bit to fire up their sleds and hit the trails. (subscriber access)
DNR reports drastic drop in deer harvest numbers
The preliminary harvest totals from Wisconsin's traditional nine-day gun deer hunt are in and they reveal the 2019 season was some tough hunting. (subscriber access)
Opening weekend harvest numbers down
The preliminary harvest totals from opening weekend of the gun deer season are in and the numbers are down from a year ago. This year in Wisconsin, 90,286 deer were harvested by gun and registered during the opening weekend in comparison to 123,090 deer taken during the 2018 opener. (subscriber …
Natural Reaction
In 2017 a deer in Lincoln County, near the Oneida County border, tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). In 2018 two deer within two miles of that deer tested positive in Oneida County. (subscriber access)
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