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DNR reminds public that young wildlife are soon to emerge
In a recent press release, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) described what to do if you encounter young wild animals as temperatures continue to increase across the state. “The public can help keep wildlife wild by observing from a safe distance to provide young wild animals their best …
Wisconsin’s general fishing season opens May 2
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026-27 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the regulations before hitting the water.
DNR reminds hunters and recreators to be safe as spring turkey season starts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2026 spring turkey season, April 15 to May 26. Hunters and public land users may be sharing fields and forests during the season and need to be aware and alert …
‘Black Bears in Wisconsin’ program at Minocqua Winter Park April 25
Minocqua Winter Park will be hosting a program titled “Black Bears in Wisconsin” on April 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Bears are abundant across the Northwoods and regularly share space with people who both live and play across the region.
Timberdoodle timeline
On a recent moonlit drive home, the gravel roads wound a reminder around my impossibly cornered eyes of just how chaotic spring can be here in Wisconsin. With an almost 60 degree high before nearly a foot of snow and ice in the forecast, I shouldn’t be surprised.
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Citizen deer advisory council meetings begin next week
Citizen deer advisory council (CDAC) meetings are scheduled for next week. Each deer management unit (DMU) in Wisconsin has a CDAC, which provides input and recommendations to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The Lake Where You Live
Each spring we eagerly await the loons’ return to our lakes. But some other species typically beat them here. These early arrivals include two iterations of mergansers — common and hooded. Loons don’t usually arrive on Birch Lake until most or all of the ice is gone. But I’ve seen …
Ojibwe spring fish spearing season starting soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.
Be bear aware and take steps to avoid conflicts with black bears this spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, encounters with wildlife, including bears, increase.
UW-Madison students visit Kemp Natural Resources Station to spend spring in the woods
Each spring, a cohort of University of Wisconsin forestry students makes the trek from Madison to Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff to spend their spring break in the woods. It is part of the FWE 305 Forest Operations class, which is taught during the winter semester by Scott Bowe, …
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Northwoods Yard & Garden
Crabgrass management is frequently part of discussions involving spring lawn care practices. Always take an integrated approach to crabgrass management in lawns, focusing on sound cultural practices for optimum results, rather than just relying on preemergence herbicides.
Strutin’ their stuff
It’s hard to believe that 50 years ago we traded the state of Missouri for our ruffled grouse, for a small flock of turkeys in return. That particular flock was relocated over to the western side of Wisconsin. Now, if you fast forward to last year’s harvests totals, it resulted …
State’s beaver management plan being updated
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is updating the state’s beaver management plan right now. DNR furbearer specialist Shawn Rossler works on all things related to furbearer species. While he’s not in the field, he works closely with the biologists who are. Rossler also is helping coordinate the updating …
2026 youth turkey hunt kicks off spring season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters that there’s still time to plan and participate in the 2026 statewide youth turkey hunt April 11-12.
2026 Spring Hearing April 13
The 2026 Spring Hearing will be held in each county in person on April 13 and online from April 13-15. The annual Spring Hearing is an opportunity for the public to provide input on a wide array of natural resources-related proposed rule change questions presented by the Department of Natural …
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