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Learning to read a lake map before the season begins can improve success on the water
Before even backing the trailer down the ramp, anglers can give themselves a leg up by studying a lake map. Understanding a body of water before launching not only boosts confidence, but also speeds up the process of finding fish.
New technology could offer increased detection of CWD
Peter A Larsen, Ph.D. of MN Center for Prion Research and Outreach spoke in a recent webinar about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and some developments that have come out in the last few years that provide new tools to combat CWD.
Reeling in an ice-fishing season like no other
My dad would take me ice fishing as a kid every so often growing up. One of my first memories was accidently dropping the scoop down the hole on a very cold, windy day when it was just the two of us on the ice.
Boaters, paddlers: Spring weather may create hazards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and paddlers that spring storms with high winds, fluctuating temperatures, cold water and potential flood conditions can make navigating lakes and rivers dangerous.
The Lake Where You Live
If we notice culverts at all, most of us just think of them as large-bore pipes under our roads. In reality, they are essential conduits for our waters; connectors between streams, lakes and wetlands; and travel portals for fish and other aquatic life.
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Give to Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund this tax season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve hundreds of species in Wisconsin.
Northland Pines fishing teams presentation hosted by the Sayner-St. Germain Fish and Wildlife Club on April 16
The Sayner-St. Germain Fish and Wildlife Club will host the Northland Pines ice fishing and bass fishing teams coaches, Marc Groth and Kevin Schweer, for a presentation about the student fishing teams on Wednesday, April 16, at the St. Germain Community Center at 7 p.m.
2025 spring hearings are just over a week away
Each year the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) partners with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the state’s spring hearings. This is an opportunity that is unique to Wisconsin residents. Wisconsin is the only state that asks for public opinion in this open forum type of way regarding various issues …
Cyanobacteria presentation looks ahead to warmer weather
While it is still quite cold in the Northwoods and winter does not want to seem to loosen its grasp, soon some lakes in the Northwoods may see algal blooms as temperatures rise. At Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention this year, Gina LaLiberte, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) water resources …
Fish Like a GIRL
As I write this, I am staying in a hotel in Ashland, watching the wind whip the rain/snow/ice mix across the bay of the big lake. It reminds one of the power of water, for sure. As I checked in last night, before the storm, it also gave me some …
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The Lake Where You Live
We don’t fish for them. We rarely see them. We don’t know their names; if we encounter them at all, maybe we just call them “minnows.”
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Apple scab is one of the more common foliar diseases of trees and was a widespread problem across Wisconsin in 2024. Flowering crabapples and apples grown in orchards are prone to infection, which can cause most leaves to drop off the tree early. Managing this disease involves planning before the …
Mosquito management aims for fewer bites, not just fewer mosquitos
With melting snow comes standing water. With standing water comes mosquitoes. But those mosquitoes that need the melting snow to turn into adults are not around all summer long.
New fishing license year has begun
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DIRA) reminds anglers that 2024-25 fishing licenses expire on March 31. All residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-26 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin’s inland waters. Along with the new licenses, the new fishing regulations are now available for …
DNR seeking public comment on variance to NHAL state forest master plan for bicycle touring trails, vault toilet
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the use or management of an area …
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