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Thoughts from deer camp on opening weekend
While my hunting adventures carry on without a buck in hand, I had a little time here at deer camp to provide a quick update. The day before gun season opened last Saturday, Nov. 22, I decided to go sit in the woods and see if I could still fill …
The process of hibernation
Winter is coming. With cold temperatures and harsh conditions approaching, animals like to go into a state of hibernation or torpor. Hibernation is described as “the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state.”
The Lake Where You Live
I recently met an old friend for lunch at a place on the far west side of Manitowoc. I can’t be that close to my home water — Lake Michigan — without paying a visit. The attraction is like gravity.
Tips for non-hunters in state parks
Deer hunting season is here in Wisconsin! Being aware of this coming season will help ensure you and your loved ones stay safe out on the trails. Hunting is allowed in most Department of Natural Resources (DNR) managed park system properties. Both hunters and park system visitors need to be …
Be mindful of heart health risks during hunting season
The thrill of bagging a big buck can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
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DNR seeking public comment on draft 2026 program guidance for federal recreational trail program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program.
Hunters urged to check cabin heating systems and carbon monoxide alarms
There is an important step every hunter needs to take to keep an annual tradition safe. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is reminding deer hunters to thoroughly inspect cabin heating systems and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms before heading into the woods this weekend.
Hunters can help their local food pantry patrons through state’s deer donation program
With stories surrounding supplemental food benefits in many nationwide headlines lately, it’s notable to point out that the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a deer donation program this time of year, where hunters who successfully harvest a deer have the option to give their meat to food pantries …
Rhinelander youth bags second wall hanger
Oct. 8, 2025 will be a day youth hunter Claire Laddusire remembers for a long time. She will remember it every time she looks up at the wall. That is the day she arrowed a 10-point buck in Oneida County. The buck had a 16-inch inside spread and received a …
Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers fight wind and weather at championship on Minocqua Chain
The weekend of Oct 4-5 was one of the windier weekends anglers of the Wisconsin Bass Trail could remember fishing their championship tournament. Spot-Lock ® or shallow water anchors, it was difficult at best to control boats and fish efficiently, many anglers reported. Others said it was impossible to fish …
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Northwoods Yard & Garden
Early snowfall across portions of Wisconsin last week reminds us of cleaning snow off streets, driveways, and sidewalks will be expected during the winter months ahead. Deicing salts are part of the snow removal process and making travel safer, but keep in mind they can also damage landscape plantings and …
The Lake Where You Live
When it comes to safeguarding valuable and sensitive lands, shorelines generally top the list. And shorelines are a high priority for the Northwoods Land Trust, dedicated to permanently conserving natural parcels of land in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Iron, Price and Langlade counties.
NWWC to host annual sight in day
The Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club (NWWC) will host its annual sight in day at the NWWC public shooting range at 834 Range Road, off Hwy. 51, 3.5 miles south of Mercer, on Friday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the day before the gun deer …
This hunting season, make safety your top target
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to follow safety precautions before, during and after any hunting activities this fall.
DNR seeking public comment on draft 2026 program guidance for federal recreational trail program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program.
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