OUTDOORS
Who’s watching?: The mysterious nature of owls
Halloween is coming in two weeks. One bird that has become synonymous with the holiday is that of the owl. Some of the more popular owls in the Northwoods include the barred owl and great horned owl. Barred owls make the traditional hoot-hoot noise and can be found in the …
Giant walleye ‘probably’ state record, but we’ll never know
This is probably the Wisconsin state record walleye, but there’s no way to prove it. This photo was in my grandparent’s possession, Millard and Jenny owned “Long’s Cottages on Plum Lake in Sayner. Several years ago, I showed this to Herb Warner (now deceased) and he told me this story.
Acorns Everywhere
After having a robust mast of acorns two years ago, I really think that this year’s crop actually caught us by surprise. It’s really funny how all of us who live in the Northwoods carry on a conversation every year in regard to the upcoming acorn crop. It’s almost as …
The Lake Where You Live
A few days ago a chilly breeze from the northwest swept away our lingering summer. On Monday I rode my bike to the McGrath Lake landing, fighting the wind and barely warm enough under my three layers of shirts. It might be time to hang the Trek from the two …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
With the growing season ending, focus turns to preparing yards and gardens for winter. Gardeners can also get a head start on managing plant diseases for 2026, however, by taking some timely action this fall. For example, one of the fundamentals of reducing many vegetable crop diseases is rotating crops. …
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Bat Fest on Oct. 18 in Manitowish Waters
Celebrate critters of the night with the North Lakeland Discovery Center. This event is free and features a live bat meet and greet. There will be educational nocturnal animal activities, a walk through bat cave, critter crafts and more.
Healthy lakes and rivers initiative celebrates 10 years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a milestone year for the statewide Healthy Lakes & Rivers (HLR) initiative: 10 years of helping to protect Wisconsin’s waters.
Kurtz donation marks 100th milestone for Northwoods Land Trust
Jan Kurtz made a generous donation of a conservation easement to the Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) on July 24, protecting 22 acres of land and over 1,200 feet of natural shoreline on Julia Lake in the town of Hiles, Forest County.
Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund hits $3 million
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) recently announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million — an exciting win to celebrate on National Public Lands Day.
DNR releases biennial Habitat Work Plan highlighting work across the state
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the 2026-27 Biennial Habitat Work Plan, highlighting the DNR’s first comprehensive compilation of the agency’s proposed habitat work for fiscal years 26-27. The work plan was developed in accordance with state statute 23.0925. DNR staff presented this work plan to the …
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Spooky season is upon us
It’s been feeling like summer lately, but fall is my favorite season. The crisp air and vibrant colors get me excited as I count down to Halloween.
Is deer hunting with scents and calls your only option?
Hunting in the Northwoods is a whole different ball game compared to hunting different parts of the state. It forces hunters to go the extra mile and do things others might not have to deal with, such as scouting in the “big woods” year round to keep tabs on deer …
Northwoods Almanac
There are times in one’s life that stand out as particularly rich, and late September was just such a time for me. I attended the Northeastern Old-Growth Conference at the Bread Loaf Conference Center near Middlebury, Vermont, where over 50 speakers held forth on their visions and their practical applications …
The Lake Where You Live
It has been a long, long August. The warm and nearly windless dog days have extended all the way into October, creating scenes of confusion around my lake, and surely yours, too. After a series of days in the seventies and edging into the 80s, the surface water temperature on …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Fall is an optimum time for many lawn care practices. Seeding, thatch and weed management, along with fertilizing are all ideally done in fall. We have seen an unusually warm fall so far across Wisconsin, but when considering fall lawn maintenance practices, the question often becomes “Is It Too Late?”
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