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Hardwoood Hearings
If not for having seen a wood duck open its wings to unburden most everyone, I too would be a carnation which fell shut without knowing the unmitigated piles of attraction under the sun. Their overwhelming beauty blossoms into my constant pursuit of their company.
Conservation on point
It’s frequent that complete human lifetimes elapse without ever setting eyes on a brood of American woodcock (woodcock). Even those lifetimes spent tearing through the trunks with an over/under that also weave through stands of young timber in the spring can come up empty in stumbling across a hen woodcock …
Diving to make a difference
On each cast, there’s a risk to be run should a crankbait catch a rock, weed, log or ... toilet, treadmill, washer and dryer. A lot of anglers, dare I say nearly all, have left some kind of fishing equipment hooked to the bottom as their line snaps on a …
The Lake Where You Live
Fireworks look best over water, and if you doubt it, watch the people crowd around and the boats come out for lakefront Fourth of July displays. The sky explodes in colors caused by incandescence of elements and chemicals: Reds from strontium and lithium compounds, orange from calcium salts and carbonate, …
DNR seeking public comment on state park system strategic plan update
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on an update to the Wisconsin State Park System’s Strategic Plan. The Wisconsin State Park System contains 126 unique properties offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
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U.P. Trappers Convention and Outdoor Expo in Escanaba July 10-11
Maybe it’s because there were lots of cold, frosty nights in May this year in the U.P. Maybe it’s because fur prices are improving — but for some reason trappers seem to be getting fired up early; many are already thinking about the October openers!
Help stop the spread of invasive species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, which began June 29 and continues through July 12, 2026.
Soo Line Railroad hike
Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE) is offering a public hike on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, along the route of the proposed new Hurley Montreal Trail. We’ll follow the Soo Line Railroad grade west from the Hurley Trailhead to Odanah Road North, site of the new …
Wild and Scenic rivers in western UP
The nation’s strongest river conservation program is showcased in the Ottawa National Forest, and several of these rivers have roots in Wisconsin. In the Ottawa alone, there are over 330 miles with formal Wild and Scenic designation, and about half those miles are in the Ontonagon system, which has a …
Traditional hunter safety course at Boulder Junction Shooting Range
The Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a traditional hunter safety course. The course will be offered in four sessions. The sessions will be held on Sunday, July 12, Wednesday, July 15, and Friday, July 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.; and on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to …
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Northwoods Yard & Garden
With our growing season advancing to mid-summer, harvesting vegetable crops becomes a staple on the gardening agenda. Some crops ripen off the plant, but most do not. Knowing when to pick ensures quality produce, so timely monitoring is necessary for optimum results.
Northwoods Almanac
Mary and I have been keeping bees for five years now, and most of what the bees do remains a sweet mystery to us. We realize we are little more than landlords who charge the bees rent via the theft of a portion of their honey.
Hardwoood Hearings
The target island was there, I just couldn’t see it. My waning headlamp batteries only saw about as far as down to my feet, sinking in the silt. The little light accentuated my one ungloved hand, but didn’t extend far enough to reach the island across the slough.
Drumming surveys help with population trends in ruffed grouse
The thumping wings of a drumming ruffed grouse are unmistakable to the ears that embrace their sound during the spring. It’s an event more often heard than seen through the thick cover of young forests, and a great deal of help in estimating the population across the state.
The Lake Where You Live
There’s an old Rodgers & Hammerstein song about June. “It’s got Virginia creepers huggin’ the bejeepers outa mornin’ glories, buds bustin’ outa bushes, and ev’ry lady fish wishin’ that a male would come and grab her by the gills.”
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