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‘Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region’
In spring, a good deal of some land owners’ attention turns to creating habitat, or enhancing what is already on their land. Wildlife is certainly one of the biggest draws for those coming to the Northwoods. That said, there is not a better time for this book to be released, …
Does No Mow May do enough?
No Mow May, and it’s social media counterpart, #NoMowMay, originated somewhere between 2019 and 2020 in the United Kingdom, depending on the source. Taken literally, it asks home owners and property managers to not mow at all during the month of May or, at least, to mow less. The idea …
The art and science of area bat monitoring training
Are you a night owl? Intrigued by a night paddle? Want to know more about nature after dark? Ever wondered what wings around us in the dark … using night to protect themselves while providing a host of insect consumptive services … curious about how we can see, or more …
2025 Clean Boats Clean Waters trainings available in Vilas
Between 2020-24, over $2 million have been spent on preventing and managing aquatic invasive species like Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed. Much of this cost is paid by the state, but a portion of it is carried by local lake organizations, municipalities, and other invested groups.
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week I wrote a bit about how things in fishing change so rapidly in the spring. But those changes are not happening that fast just in the water. The same is true on land. I took a hike with about 30 other people at the Tara Lila Ripco Road …
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Ni-Miikanaake Chapter of North Country Trail hiking event tomorrow
The Ni-Miikanaake (NMK) Chapter of the North Country Trail (NCT) offers a community hiking event on Saturday, May 17. The event will feature a 3-mile hike along with a post-hike gathering for food, fellowship, and a chapter membership meeting.
The Lake Where You Live
Many people write about the outdoors. Some can make readers feel like we’re actually out there, on the lake, in the woods, wearing the boots or snowshoes. Far fewer also help us appreciate the why of going outside — what makes our experiences so transcendant, so essential. Dave Greschner is …
Don’t chicken out, start your flock today
If you already raise chickens or are considering adding backyard chickens to your homestead, you might be dreaming about the bounty of fresh eggs. But the benefits don’t stop there! Through foraging, chickens help to control insect pests and weedy plants. They love gobbling up kitchen scraps and, on the …
Trap shooting for women in Boulder Junction June 21
On Saturday, June 21, the Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a fifth introduction to trap shooting for women, 18 years and older.
Starting out fly fishing does not have to be complicated
Fly fishing is one of those rare pursuits that’s equal parts art, sport, and therapy. A well-cast fly arcing across a river at dawn can feel like poetry in motion. But for beginners, it can be overwhelming.
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Top-water baits key for post-spawn bass
There is something electric about fishing a top water bait. One second, your bait is skimming along the surface — pop, twitch, plop — and the next, the angler’s heart is racing and the water seems to explode.
Boating safety key to making memories on the water
May is National Boating Safety Month, and as eager anglers and boaters prepare for their first outings of the season, safety should be a top priority. It is easy for safety to get lost in the excitement of finally getting out on open water after a long Wisconsin winter.
Clean Boats, Clean Waters volunteers hit the landings to protect Northwoods lakes
As boats start hitting the water and the fish start biting, a different kind of Northwoods tradition is getting underway: keeping our lakes clean and free of invasive species.
Fish Like a GIRL
With the game fish season opener last weekend, Chet and I jumped into a little jackpot tournament on Camelot Lake in Central Wisconsin. A good friend of ours was planning his Birthday Bash Tourney on the Biron Flowage, but the water was super fast and there were several dead heads …
The Lake Where You Live
I grew up in a small town on Lake Michigan and saw firsthand the proliferation of zebra mussels there. They encrusted hard surfaces and clogged water utility intake pipes. Their shells built up in windrows on the beaches.
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