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“Walleye chop,” my dad shouted from the back of the canoe as we paddled in the wind across one of the many lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). The waves lapped against our canoe, and the trees tossed in the breeze along the jagged shore.
The Lake Where You Live
The boat dealer delivered the pontoon boat from storage two weeks ago. I drove it home and moored it to the pier. I have not been on it since.
Turkeys of North America can differ, hunters track down grand slams
If you traveled across the United States, you could see a turkey almost anywhere. There are five subspecies of wild turkeys in the country — those include Eastern turkeys, Rio Grande turkeys, Merriam’s turkeys, Osceola turkeys and Gould’s turkeys.
Lakeland trap team shoots at the 8th annual Northwoods Invitational
The Lakeland High School trap team competed with 16 other teams in the Northwoods Invitational May 15 to 17 in Harshaw and Minocqua. An event that offered opportunities for athletes to shoot trap singles, trap doubles, skeet, and sporting clays, the event was divided between the Harshaw Sports Club and …
DNR urges ATV/UTV operators to prep for a safe season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by completing an approved course.
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2026 Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon Run on the Bearskin Trail
The Minocqua Northwoods Escape Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K will take place out and back on the Bearskin Trail starting and finishing at the Bearskin Park downtown Minocqua on Sunday, May 24.
USDA Forest Service improves public lake access with new fishing docks in Chequamegon-Nicolet forest
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is pleased to announce that new fishing docks have been installed at several popular recreation sites across the forest. The Forest Service accomplished the project using funding from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
Rice restoration efforts at Spur Lake State Natural Area
Twenty thousand years ago, when the glacier over northern Wisconsin slowly receded north, a chunk of it broke off and got lodged in the ground about five miles south of Three Lakes. Eventually, temperatures warmed and that giant ice cube that was left behind melted to form what is now …
Hardwoood Hearings
In all my towering love of the Northwoods, deer hunting admittedly never really left a rut in my repertoire of desired activities. I’ve harvested a few deer and enjoy the time outside and traditional family and friend company, but without a doubt would rather be holding a shotgun or camera …
The Lake Where You Live
A framed three-photo collage adorns the wall beside my office desk. It’s my brothers John and Steve, and me, each holding a massive smallmouth bass caught the same day here on Birch Lake.
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DNR reminds hunters to apply for 2026 elk hunting license by May 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2026 to apply for a chance at a 2026 elk hunting license.
Registration open for second annual Trig’s Charity Paddle to benefit FORK
For the second year running, Trig’s Food and Drug will sponsor the Trig’s FORK on the River Charity Paddle to benefit Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK). The event, slated to take place this year on Saturday, June 6, will be held in support of FORK’s Family Food Helpline, a partnership …
ICORE and Hurley reach deal to purchase land for new trail
Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE) and the city of Hurley have reached a deal with Canadian National (CN) to purchase the former Soo Line railroad grade between Hurley and Montreal. On May 8, Hurley mayor Joanne Bruneau signed and submitted a real estate sale contract wherein the city will …
Trap shooting for women at Boulder Junction Shooting Range June 13
On Saturday, June 13, the Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a sixth introduction to trap shooting for women, 18 years and older.
Whitetail Fawn Delivery, Anytime
Maybe it’s just me, but I have noticed pregnant does being very noticeable earlier than normal. I wouldn't be stating this noticeable observation if the situation was very limited, but throughout different areas, I have noticed pregnant does being rather large at the end of April and early May.
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