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Harvest your holiday tree in a northern state forest

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that they can harvest a holiday tree from a northern state forest. Trees can be cut down in the Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles and Northern Highland-American Legion state forests. Details are available on the DNR …

2024 deer hunting season is a wrap!

That’s all she wrote for the 2024 deer hunting season for me. It was one hell of a ride and a journey I’ll never forget. This season will undoubtedly be hard to top for a number of reasons.

Wreaths Across America Day to be observed at Northwoods National Cemetery Dec. 14

This year, Saturday, Dec. 14, is National Wreaths Across America Day and the local observance will be conducted at the Northwoods National Cemetery at 4520 Lakewood Road in Harshaw.

Early ice is tempting, but caution is needed

Many “hard water” anglers wait patiently through the fall for ice to start forming on their favorite lake. The lure of “early ice” has been the downfall, literally, of more than one angler.

Salt use in winter can affect summer fishing

As winter sets in, road salt can be found on roads, side walks and parking lots. Every year in the United States 20-30 million tons of road salt are applied to surfaces in an attempt to keep people safe from slipping and falling and from crashing their vehicles when sliding …
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What to do when encountering wildlife

One of the main reasons people are outdoor enthusiasts is because they love wildlife. Seeing and hearing those sights and sounds is one of the main bonuses of being outside. Humans should not attempt to approach wildlife purposely, but sometimes as we venture out, we find ourselves too close, and …

Fish Like a GIRL

Readers may have seen the piece I wrote last week about opening weekend of the gun deer season. I had a discussion with Balie Strasburg of Strasburg’s North Country Taxidermy about how the weekend went. She was telling me how some hunters, especially younger hunters, were leveraging apps to find …

Explore more with the Wisconsin’s state park system’s new 12-month admission pass

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin State Park System will be moving to a 12-month admission pass model. The new 12-month admission passes will be available for purchase beginning Monday, Dec. 2.

Cosmic Trap Shooting in Minocqua on Dec. 7

The Minocqua Gun Club is hosting a Cosmic Trap Shooting night on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. If you enjoy trap shooting and have not tried cosmic trap, this is your chance to give it a shot! We shoot 16 yards and high score wins a prize. Not confident …

Tomahawk venison feed draws hundreds of eager hunters

This year was the 59th iteration of the Tomahawk Venison Feed. The event was started as a way to get those traveling up north to pull off the highway and stop for a venison burger and some camaraderie before heading off to deer camp. Even with the misty rain, hundreds …
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The Lake Where You Live

Some people end up in jobs that become extremely difficult through no fault of their own, and yet perform more than competently and with unwavering dedication.

Deer donation program helps feed families

The deer donation program in Wisconsin allows hunters to donate any legally harvested deer through the program. Since the program’s inception in 2000, over 94,000 deer have been donated and processed into more then 3.8 million pounds of ground venison. Once processed, the ground venison is distributed to food pantries …

2025 bear, turkey applications due Dec. 10

Both spring turkey applications and fall bear hunting applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10 every year.

Vilas County land and water management plan goes to full board

The Vilas County land and water conservation committee met for a public hearing, for the review of the new 10-year land and water management plan. This plan will guide the department in their programs in projects for the next decade, and is required by Chapter 92 of the state statutes …

2024 official closing of Oneida ATV/UTV trail system

The Oneida County ATV/UTV trail system (as administered by the Oneida County forestry, land and recreation department) will officially close for the 2024 season effective 8 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2.
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