OUTDOORS
Feeding and baiting ban continues in the Northwoods
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has made its way into the Northwoods, affecting hunters and animal watchers alike. (subscriber access)
CWD sampling opportunities available for deer season
Targeted chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance will occur in two separate areas near Rhinelander this fall, the Department of Natural Resources reports. (subscriber access)
Rhinelander Lions Club deer hides and antlers collection
The Rhinelander Lions Club is once again collecting deer hides and antlers to be sold to raise money for camper scholarships to the Wisconsin Camp in Rosholt. (subscriber access)
Northwoods Wildlife Center fall open house Oct. 27
The Northwoods Wildlife Center, 8683 S. Blumenstein Road, Minocqua, will host its sixth annual fall open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. (subscriber access)
Donation to youth shooters
The Hodag Sports Club recently made a $10,000 donation to the RHS Trap Team to help the team with expenses and to provide education and safety training to the student shooters. (subscriber access)
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Forestry committee approves CWD surveillance tags on county forest land
Chronic wasting disease (CWD), an always-fatal disease in cervids such as white-tailed deer, was found along the Wisconsin River in Oneida County early this year, prompting a new focus on that area in an attempt to determine the scope and breadth of the disease in that corridor along the river. …
Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge hunters receive mounts from last year's competition
The youth hunters who harvested the four top bucks in last year's Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge recently received their mounts from Strasburg's North Country Taxidermy recently. (subscriber access)
Muskellunge study looks at age and growth rates
At last month's Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting, Department of Natural Resources fisheries research team leader Greg Sass presented information to the board regarding the current Muskellunge And Growth Project. (subscriber access)
Invasive Species Poster Contest now open
This year's Invasive Species Poster Contest is open for entries. Each year posters drawn by children from across the Northwoods are displayed in the Oneida County Courthouse near the Zoning and Land and Water Conservation Department offices. (subscriber access)
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Fall Color Report
Rain and cold temperatures have made short work of the color in the Northwoods. (subscriber access)
Natural Resources Board shortens grouse season with an emergency rule
At last month's Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting, the board was presented with an emergency rule to shorten the grouse hunting season. (subscriber access)
CWD sampling opportunities available for the 2018 deer hunting seasons
Targeted Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance will occur in two separate areas near Rhinelander this fall. (subscribe access)
Final guidance available for review on CWD surveillance permits and sick deer reporting
The Department of Natural Resources recently published the final guidance on two documents pertaining to wildlife management. (subscriber access)
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