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Metrich reflects on last year’s state pheasant stamp win
If you like to hunt pheasants in Wisconsin or are just a collector of stamps, this year’s state pheasant stamp through the Department of Natural Resources features artwork from one of Lakeland’s very own, Caleb Metrich.
Fire for fowl
Any woods walker who wanders the trunks this time of year can hear the crunchy needles or leaves beneath them. Before any substantial amount of rain saturates our forests and before any new green growth sprouts to the sky and shades the understory, fire season engulfs our arid and fuel-rich …
Bear aware: Winter Park’s ‘Wild Side’ series begins for 2026
Fifty-one people took some time out of their Saturday to hear a presentation about black bears. Winter Park board member Wendy Kraly said the 90-minute presentation, made by Randy Johnson, who has been a large carnivore specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) since 2020, was part of …
Island City Dragon Boat Club announces new paddler info session and free on‑water practices
The Island City Dragon Boat Club invites community members to discover the excitement and teamwork of dragon boat racing at its upcoming new paddler info session on Sunday, May 3, at 1 p.m. The session will be held at Tone Zone Fitness in Minocqua, where attendees can learn about the …
The Lake Where You Live
We’ve been gone for a week. When we left the big snowbanks beside our driveway were just on their way to oblivion. Thick ice still covered Birch Lake, but it had turned black, a sign of ice-out near. While we were gone, the lake opened up (on April 17, a …
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Deer management unit 116 CDAC meeting
With the statewide Citizen Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meetings wrapping up, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Deer Advisory Committee will soon review CDAC harvest quota and season framework recommendations. Towards the end of May, the DNR administration will review harvest quota and season framework recommendations as well, before the …
‘Grow A Row’ is back!
The Lakeland Pantry is encouraging local gardeners to take part in the second year of its “Grow A Row” initiative by planting an extra row of vegetables and donating surplus produce.
2026 Phelps Maple Syrup Fest recap
The 15th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest was held on April 11 at Phelps School. The event is organized and ran by the Phelps Chamber of Commerce, who were thrilled will the incredible turnout and success of this year’s event! Attendance was around 1,500 throughout the day.
DNR seeking volunteers for Rare Plant Monitoring Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state.
DNR seeks public input on 2026-36 Fisheries Management Strategic Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a new Fisheries Management Strategic Plan and is seeking public input. This plan will aim to provide direction on how Wisconsin’s fisheries resources are managed and sustained over the next 10 years.
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DNR seeking volunteers for help with frog and toad calling surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer.
Shooting range in Mercer temporarily closed for upgrades
The Northwoods Wildlife & Wetlands Club, located on Range Road and Highway 51 south of Mercer, will have its two rifle/pistol ranges temporarily closed for upgrades. Dates of closure are May 11 through May 15.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Another open water fishing season is set to open across Wisconsin. With it comes the dilemma; how to maintain yards and gardens yet have time to get out to pursue walleyes, or for non-anglers, get in regular rounds of golf or hit the beach? Plants are not maintenance free but …
The Voicetrous Barred Owl
Back in late February as I was snowshoeing through a cedar swamp on a subzero morning, I happened to glance upward noticing a barred owl was gliding down towards my head on a direct path. On cold winter days I wear a hat made of otter fur due to the …
Wisconsin Conservation Congress spring hearings held statewide
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) held their annual spring hearings on April 13 from 6-9 p.m. in all 72 counties. Public comment was welcomed at the hearing, and questions were taken by a panel of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff and WCC members.
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