OUTDOORS
Jacob Freide's natural reaction
The five mile stretch of Squirrel Hill Road leading to Minocqua Winter Park is a twisting, turning path through deep woods, past hidden lakes and ponds. (subscriber access)
GLIFWC assessment: White-tailed deer believed to be less vulnerable to climate changes
The symbiotic relationship between Native Americans and the white-tailed deer is well known. (subscriber access)
Jacob Friede's natural reaction
To escape the drab, dreary winter weather last Wednesday, I visited the community room at the Walter E. Olson Library in Eagle River, which was bursting with vibrant color, as if a colossal vegetable garden were growing out of the walls. 9subscriber access)
2018 final deer season numbers are in
From the numbers provided on the Department of Natural Resources website, it appears the 2018 deer harvest was a bit better, overall, in most zones, compared to recent years. (subscriber access)
Perch and pike at the end of the Rainbow
A red sun rose over the Rainbow Flowage last Saturday like a tip-up flag on the horizon, and that's just the sight an army of anglers was hoping to see on the ice, as hundreds of fishermen turned out for the annual Rainbow Ice Fishing Jamboree. (subscriber access)
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Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge celebrates its 15th year
More than 150 kids and their families packed the Lakeland Union High School commons the evening of New Year's Day for the Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge awards banquet. (subscriber access)
UW-Trout Lake Station Artist-in-Residence open for 2019
The University of Wisconsin's Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction has announced the opening of the 2019 application for its Artist-in- Residence Program. This residency is part of the station's "Drawing Water" program, which brings together artists and scientists to explore the relationships between people, northern lakes and landscapes in …
National wildlife refuges announce 2019 fee-free days
Across America, national wildlife refuges offer unparalleled opportunities to experience the great outdoors amid scenic beauty, and they do it on awe-inducing landscapes ranging from Oregon's rocky cliffs to Texas lagoons, from Maine wilderness to woods and fields inside the city of Philadelphia. (subscriber access)
Northwoods Wildlife Center successfully releases another bald eagle
The Northwoods Wildlife Center (NWC) recently released another bald eagle back into the wild. The eagle was admitted on Aug. 23 of this year, according to Amanda Walsh, director of wildlife rehabilitation at NWC. (subscriber access)
A look at the numbers from opening weekend
Preliminary license sales for opening weekend stood at approximately 93 percent of the 2017 numbers, but more deer were registered statewide in 2018 by over 12 percent. (subscriber access)
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2018 deer hunt off to a great start
Most hunters have reported great conditions in the woods for the nine-day gun deer hunt, according to Department of Natural Resources warden supervisor Dave Walz. Walz said the hunters he has talked with have been happy with the numbers of deer they have been seeing. (Subscriber access)
2018 deer season preview: CWD testing is fast, easy and free
The nine-day gun deer hunt opens this weekend and hunters are expected to hit the woods in full force. (subscriber access)
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)
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