OUTDOORS
Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council advocates to get people outdoors
The vision of the Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council is “a walk-able and bike-able Oneida County.” The 501(c)3 organization was created in 2004 through a merger of Oneida Trails and Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails. The mission, in part, is to education the public about health and …
Minocqua Gun Club’s annual banquet set for Feb. 28 in St. Germain
The Minocqua Gun Club’s annual fundraising banquet is set for Saturday, Feb. 28. This year marks 29 years of the annual event. Because the Minocqua Gun Club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the club’s annual banquet plays a significant role in its livelihood.
The Lake Where You Live
There are times we wonder how long it makes sense to make our home in the North, with its attendant hardships like long winters, isolation from family and long-time friends, absence of urban amenities, and 63 steps from our lower deck down to the lake.
DNR asks snowmobile riders to stay on marked trails
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobile riders to operate only on marked trails, routes or other areas with permission and to stay off closed trails.
Register today for spring hunter education classes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to register for a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in the spring. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you …
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‘Trail Excursions’ with North Lakeland Discovery Center in February
The North Lakeland Discovery Center is offering a program in February called Trail Excursions with multiple dates at different trails around the Northwoods.
Cross Country Cruisers SnoFest sees success
The Cross Country Cruisers Snowmobile Club of Arbor Vitae, Woodruff and parts of Minocqua wrapped up its third annual Cruisers SnoFest over the weekend. The event consisted of a lasagna and fish fry dinner on Jan. 16 and a day full of vintage snowmobiles, rides, raffles and more on Jan. …
Give to state’s Endangered Resources Fund and support rare species this tax season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas.
DNR fisheries management meetings in northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics.
DNR urges reduced salt use to protect water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30.
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Fifty Year Evolution of Land Maps
As I sat in my wildlife class at college in 1973, the professor told me to obtain an aerial photograph of a section of land which is equivalent to 640 acres. With the use of the map, I was to create the optimum habitat for whitetail in that section of …
The fascination and habits of ants
Ants are incredibly-strong, tiny insects that we all have seen. However, when ants invade people’s homes, they aren’t as well-received. There are ways to deal with ants. There are over 100 different ant species that live in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. A lot of them prefer to live outdoors …
DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend an option to spend some time outside
There are two times a year where people in Wisconsin can get out and fish without having to buy fishing licenses. One of those opportunities is this weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Free Fishing Weekend is also a time different fishing organizations host clinics around the state.
The Lake Where You Live
When my brothers and I were kids, our dad stated confidently, “Human fishing pressure has no real effect on fish populations.” That of course was a time when although catch-and-keep was the culture, equipment was fairly primitive; there were no fish locators, underwater cameras and side-scanning and forward-facing sonar; and …
DNR seeking public input on beaver management
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public listening sessions) through Jan. 31.
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