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OVTC bus involved in Minocqua accident
There were no serious injuries as the result of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 and County Highway J on Friday, Feb. 7. Even so, the driver of a Northwoods Transit Connections bus, owned by the Oneida Vilas Transit Commission (OVTC), was taken to a hospital …
Oneida County gets grant from DNR for water protection project
Oneida County hosts the #1 (Little Rice River Watershed) and #3 (Headwaters-Willow River Watershed) healthiest watersheds in the state. In fact, of the 42 watersheds located in Oneida County, 19 are among the healthiest in Wisconsin.
Registration open for the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention
The 2025 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is set for March 26-28 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Stevens Point. The theme this year is, “The Power of Words: Working for Our Waters.” The convention was created by the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership. That partnership consists of the …
Pet and Livestock Protection Act looks to delist wolves with no judicial review
Arguably, wolves are the most contentious wildlife species not only in Wisconsin but in many states where they are found. Wolves have bounced on and off the Endangered Species List (ESL) several times in recent years.
Fish Like a GIRL
A lot of people ask me if I ice fish. My answer usually is I will ice fish, but I honestly prefer “soft water” fishing over “hard water” fishing, as my Uncle Dave used to say. He was definitely the “hard water” specialist in the family. I love the taste …
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The Lake Where You Live
Winter isn’t supposed to be this easy. We have January in the rear-view and the short month of February ahead, and yet we’ve had minimal snow and only a few bitterly cold days.
Southwest Wisconsin CWD study shows disease creates higher annual mortality probability
Earlier this month, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer research scientist Dan Storm spoke with the Natural Resources Board (NRB) about the results of the recently released Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Research Study.
Fish Like a GIRL
Regular readers have probably heard me talk about iNaturalist before. I would venture to guess that many also have the app on their smartphone, even if just for the fun of it. I have to admit that I do not use it as much as I should. I will try …
Be careful when riding ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles in winter conditions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, especially on frozen waterbodies. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, …
The Lake Where You Live
Several times here I’ve written about my favorite website that deals with lake ice (http://lakeice.squarespace.com/properties/). I looked it up again recently as I observed the Birch Lake ice steadily thickening.
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Clean Boats Clean Waters program going strong
During the January meeting of the Oneida County land and water conservation committee, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) coordinator and conservation technician Stephanie Boismenue updated committee members on the AIS work that has been going on in the county over the last year. Part of that update included the Clean Boats, …
Fish Like a GIRL
A few weeks back I wrote a column about gifts for adventurers. For instance, what would a person need if they were out in the woods and could not get back to the trail head for longer than they expected.
The Lake Where You Live
As the ice firms up on Birch Lake we hear the sounds collectively known as booming. But that term doesn’t begin to describe the winter music to which we’re treated as lakefront residents.
Another Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge is in the books
The Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge has been unique to the area for just over two decades now. Each year, young hunters who are licensed from ages 10 to 18 years old (as long as they’re a senior in high school) can participate by signing up for the fall deer …
OutWiGo for Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon …
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