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Hardwood Hearings
Ever since this one far off, publicly awesome and remote, way long walk, distantly hidden timber stand got harvested maybe seven years ago, we’ve been talking about grouse hunting back there. If I remember correctly, when we first saw it getting logged, it probably went something like this: “Maybe we’ll …
The Lake Where You Live
We typically think of aquatic invasive species as unequivocally bad for our lakes and rivers. But is that really true?
Wolves, PFAS, and Line 5 center stage for NRB meeting, public forum
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) held its October meeting on Oct. 28 in Middleton. Secretary Karen Hyun provided updates on the recent launch of PFAS grants, Enbridge Line 5 violations, and the euthanasia of nine wolves in Price County in her opening statement.
Northwoods Almanac
In Wisconsin’s Northwoods, we tend to think of common loons are “our” loons, but 94% of the world’s approximately 254,000 breeding pairs reside in Canada. We’re at the southernmost edge of their range, so while we’re rightfully concerned about the declines in our local loon population, whatever is happening to …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Successfully growing plants in Wisconsin landscapes and gardens involves numerous factors. Key factors for success include providing favorable growing conditions to meet plant needs and keeping any problems that arise to a minimum. When plantings fail, careful analysis of the situation helps in making an accurate diagnosis.
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Communities across America read Leopold aloud
The Aldo Leopold Foundation is excited to announce grants to spark nature-based community reading events March 6-7 during Leopold Week 2027! Civic organizations, non-profits, libraries, and individuals are encouraged to apply and bring the power of public readings to their community.
Hardwood Hearings
If you find yourself analyzing public land satellite imagery on any available mapping service, zooming in on remote and off-the-trail beaver flowages, scheming the best way to bushwhack into said beaver pond or trying to estimate the time and distance down an old and overgrown logging trail while also trying …
The Lake Where You Live
The lakes here in the north are generally in great condition. Water clarity is high. Invasive species aren’t spreading as virulently as they did a decade or two ago. Good shoreline practices that help protect water and habitat are gaining momentum.
Bill Sherer’s Current of Trout Knowledge
“If you have a Wisconsin gazetteer, one of those map books, the trout regulations, and a smartphone, you can find every bit of trout water in the state,” master fly tyer, Bill Sherer told The Lakeland Times at his shop in Boulder Junction. Sherer, 70, has been fly fishing since …
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Deadline to purchase sturgeon spearing licenses approaches
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2027 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, as the 2027 Winnebago lake sturgeon spearing season is right around the corner.
Communities across America read Leopold aloud
The Aldo Leopold Foundation is excited to announce grants to spark nature-based community reading events March 6-7 during Leopold Week 2027! Civic organizations, non-profits, libraries, and individuals are encouraged to apply and bring the power of public readings to their community. Through these events, local organizers are encouraged to draw …
DNR report highlights volunteer contributions at state natural areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently announced the release of the latest State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report showcasing the work of hundreds of volunteers who helped care for Wisconsin’s state natural areas in 2025.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Trees and shrubs face several potential problems over the long Wisconsin winter, including feeding damage from various animals. Deer, rabbits, and voles are common culprits. Take steps now to help protect plants and keep feeding damage to a minimum this coming winter.
Peace and Serenity in the Northwoods
Ah yes, the end of October brings us the peacefulness we’ve been waiting for. As we sit outside on a warm, beautiful late fall afternoon watching the leaves floating to the ground leaving the tree with nothing left but a skeleton, we suddenly are filled with several emotions, meaning some …
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