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Wisconsin Conservation Congress citizen resolution submission opens Jan. 5
Wisconsin residents have the opportunity annually to be involved in a process that is unique to the state, that of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress citizen resolution process. In this process, residents are able to put forth a resolution that they would like to see become a regulation in relation to …
Enjoying winter activities
Christmas Day may be in the past, but the fun doesn’t have to stop. There is plenty of fun winter activities to take in over the holiday break. It’s still Christmas break for kids in school and I know a lot of parents like to take time off work during …
The Lake Where You Live
In summer our lakes have thermal stratification, a fancy term for layers of water based on temperature. In August, for example, a layer of water at perhaps 80-plus degrees F floats atop a layer of denser water in the 50s.
Northwoods Almanac
I participated in two Audubon Christmas Bird Counts – the 126th year of the counts – beginning on 12/18 with the Minocqua count. Here the group tallied 24 species, a typical number, despite the mist and rain that morning. Most counters, however, felt the woods were abnormally quiet – the …
2025 elk hunting season wraps up
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the completion of the 2025 elk hunting season. The state’s eighth managed elk hunt opened on Oct. 18 and concluded Dec. 19. “This elk season marks another rewarding hunt for 13 lucky state hunters,” said Christina Kizewski, DNR Central Elk Zone biologist. …
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Our Spot on the North Side
A simple stroke of my paddle broke the reflection of a million stars that illuminated the cold and calm October darkness. Nautical twilight was just beginning to show as we started the voyage to the north side of the lake. With a combination of hope and somewhat stubborn optimism, I …
WCC bear advisory committee forwards recommendations to NRB
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) bear advisory committee met on Dec. 5 to review and forward recommendations from the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) bear advisory committee regarding harvest quotas and license numbers for the 2026 bear season.
Reindeer: the workhorse of the arctic
We might say that Santa Claus has his own reindeer to take care of, but up in northern Alaska and all the way to the Canadian Arctic the natives in those particular regions also rely on the reindeer for other obvious reasons. The reindeer, more or less a sub-species of …
The Lake Where You Live
Do you ever think of your lake as a place for your winter walks? Each year after hanging up the bicycle from hooks screwed into the garage rafters, I turn to plying the town roads on foot. Cold weather is no reason to stop exercising.
Northwoods Chapter of Muskies, Inc. hosts second annual Battle on St. Germain Lakes on Jan. 17
Fishing guide Jim Lund started the Battle on St. Germain Lakes last year, a family-friendly ice fishing tournament on 14 lakes in the St. Germain area. Over 200 people attended this first-ever event and competed for over $9,000 in prizes that organizers were able to raise. The event also provided …
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DNR seeks nominations for 2025 Ethical Hunter Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
Snowmobile riders: Ride safe and sober this holiday season
As some snowmobile trails begin to open, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice. Two of the most common off-highway vehicle (OHV) crash contributors around the holidays are weak ice and impaired operation. Both …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Using plant keys, or what are also commonly called dichotomous keys, is a useful way to identify plants. With the holidays upon us, if you have access to a live Christmas tree, you can get a taste of this process just using needles on tree branches to “key out” or …
Wisconsin invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.
Wolf advisory committee updates prompt questions from Conservation Congress
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) wolf advisory committee met this month at the Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore to hear updates on wolf management efforts in the state, including progress on the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) re-established wolf advisory committee.
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