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The joy of bird hunting with a dog
Dogs are one of the most popular domesticated pets in the world. When it comes to hunting birds, the right breed could make the experience more enjoyable for the hunter and the dog. Ruffed grouse season is coming up soon for hunters. Having the right dog on the hunt could …
Deer and birds and bears, oh my!
Hunting season is just getting started in the Northwoods. Tomorrow is opening day for bow hunting and upland bird hunting and bear hunting is in full swing. Migratory bird hunting, in some capacity, has already begun, but, for the Northern Zone, the regular season will kick off on Sept. 27.
The Lake Where You Live
A person has to wonder sometimes whether loons are safer in their winter waters on the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico than in their breeding territory here in the north. True, while in the migratory phase they’ve faced calamities like botulism outbreaks and poisoning from oil spills. But here …
Northwoods Almanac
For over 40 years, Mary and I have walked the dikes at Powell Marsh Wildlife Management Area looking for birds and simply enjoying the beauty of the wetlands. On Sept. 1, we had a sighting we’ve never had before — four great egrets foraging along the eastern shoreline of the …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Chrysanthemums, better known as mums for short, are the traditional flowers to provide color to porches, decks, and home landscapes each autumn. Garden centers throughout Wisconsin typically have a wide variety of mums ready to bring home and add instant color. You can also grow mums in landscapes to provide …
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11th Annual SepTimber Ride in Eagle River Sept. 13
Now in its 11th year, the SepTimber Ride in Eagle River has a route for your choosing — 28-mile trail ride, and a 60K or 100K scenic road rides. This great fall event will take place Saturday, Sept. 13. And just like the previous 10 years, participants can sample local …
Natural Pages Reading Group meets Sept. 16
A partnership between the Discovery Center and Koller Library, each month the Natural Pages Reading Group will focus on a different nature-based book, with discussions led by either North Lakeland Discovery Center or Koller Library staff.
Ced Vig Nature Series presents Pelican River Project at Nicolet College
Nicolet College’s popular Ced Vig Nature Series will host a presentation on the Pelican River Project. The presentation will be held at Nicolet College’s Lakeside Center Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.
Marvelous Mushroom Hike at Raven Trail on Sept. 17
Join North Lakeland Discovery Center for a guided mushroom hike at Raven Trail in Woodruff from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Uncover the fascinating world of fungi, from the underground mycelium networks to the many mushroom species that sprout above. Along the way, identify mushrooms, share tips for recognizing common local …
Discover public land to hunt this season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore and hunt on public land this hunting season. There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting. In addition to state lands, there is another 28,000 acres known as …
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2025 summer fishing season now in rearview
This year’s open water fishing season isn’t over, and many anglers look at it as if it’s just getting started. Fall is just about upon us and diehards are chomping at the bit to get into a monster musky. For me though, it’s time to put the fishing rods away …
Hunting season openings in September
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.
The Lake Where You Live
Last evening, while fishing on a favorite lake, I was cranking in a swim bait after an unsatisfactory cast. This lake is known for smallmouth and largemouth bass, and that is what my companion and I were catching. At mid-retrieve, I felt a sharp strike; two seconds later another, and …
Having Fun with Mock Scrapes
Whether you are a person who simply enjoys seeing a mature buck on a camera for photographic purposes or a serious hunter who is trying to locate a mature buck for hunting purposes there is one technique that many of us use to attempt to bring in a buck of …
DNR urges hunters to prioritize tree stand safety this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall.
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