OUTDOORS
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)
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)
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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)
First bear
Henry Evenhouse shot his first bear with a bow on opening day of bear season this year on a tag transferred from his grandfather. (subscriber access)
Northwoods Wildlife Center releases adult bald eagle
The Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua recently released a rehabilitated bald eagle. (subscriber access)
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Young hunters should register for annual Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge
Area youth, hunting in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Lincoln, Price and Iron counties, ages 10-17 are eligible to enter the Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge (NYDHC). (subscriber access)
Big Bear Down
Jim Griffiths shot this 512-pound bear last week in Oneida County. The impressive animal was harvested with a crossbow. (subscriber access)
Archery season opens this weekend
This weekend is highly anticipated by both Northwoods residents and visitors alike. (subscriber access)
SW Wisconsin Deer and Predator Study shows some probable effects of CWD on deer herd
In January, the Department of Natural Resources started its second adult deer capture season as part of the deer and predator study in southwest Wisconsin. (subscriber access)
Natural Resources Board hears update on DMAP
The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) is a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) program helping landowners manage their lands for deer habitat based on the goals each landowner has for their property. (subscriber access)
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