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DNR deer advisory committee looks at deer management unit configurations

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl lead the latest DNR deer advisory committee meeting with one of the main agenda items being the possible reconfiguration of Deer Management Units (DMUs).

‘Significant Other’ tournament anglers have fun on Manitowish Waters Chain

This was the fourth year of the You and Your Significant Other Bass Tournament on the Manitowish Waters Chain. Tournament organizer Yeng Thao of Wausau said his wife had been asking to fish a tournament with him for years.

Fall is a good time to check for invasive species on aquatic gear

This is the time of year that lake property owners are spending time taking out their piers, swim rafts and other equipment that has been in the lake since spring. It is time to get things winterized and cleaned up to put back in next spring. But it is also …

Waterfowl hunters can help stop the spread of invasive species

People often think about invasive species when launching their fishing boat or pulling the pontoon out to take it to another lake. But waterfowl hunters, too, can potentially move Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from one place to another. Boats, blinds, decoys and even humans and their four-legged friends can move …

Fish Like a GIRL

Back in the 80s sometime, a band called REO Speedwagon had a song called “Time for me to Fly.” It was a good tune, and still is. If birds could choose any song to sing, this is the time of year they may choose that one.
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A watershed moment in Oneida County

The Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department (OCLW) reminds the public that land health and water health are deeply connected. Oneida County has over 1,100 lakes within 49 watersheds, defined as an area of land that drains or “sheds” water into a specific waterbody.

The Lake Where You Live

They say a lake, though filled with an inanimate substance, is a living system. And in many ways that’s true. For example, your lake breathes. And right now it is about to take a great big, deep, cleansing breath.

DNR announces 2025 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest winners

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. Talented artists from around Wisconsin submitted artwork for judging, which took place on Aug. 24 at the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo in Oshkosh. The winning entries will be …

Lumberjack announces 2024-26 officers

At their meeting in April, Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development Council held elections. The 2024 to 2026 executive committee is president Larry Sommer, secretary Arlyn Tober, past president Wayne Plant, vice-president Bob Hermes and treasurer Bob Mott.

Oneida County land and water conservation committee look at 2025 department budget, grant resolutions

At this month’s Oneida County land and water conservation committee meeting, committee members were presented with the proposed 2025 fiscal year budget for the land and water conservation department.
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Oneida County forestry committee considers request for bridge dedication, multi-use trails

At its September meeting, the Oneida County forestry committee discussed separate agenda items regarding trails in the county. One was a request from the Pel-Cho Mudd Nutz ATV Club.

Dingell-Johnson Act helps sport fish, fisheries and helps to improve boating access

The Dingell-Johnson Act is also called the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. It is a federal law that “authorizes assistance to states and territories fo sport fishery projects, boat access facilities, and aquatic education programs,” according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Anglers compete in two-day Up/Down tournament

The Wisconsin Bass Team Trail hosts bass tournaments across the Northwoods and down into Central Wisconsin. Each year the trail organizes four qualifier tournaments where anglers compete not only for cash and prizes, but for a place in the two-day championship.

Fish Like a GIRL

This column may be a bit more controversial than my columns usually are. But honestly, I don’t think it should be. Recently, Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua was locked down with a report of an armed intruder. Thankfully, it turned out to be a false alarm, thankfully. But other …

Vilas County land and water conservation committee looks at cost share program, hears grant resolutions

Last week the Vilas County land and water conservation committee met for their regular monthly meeting. One of the topics they took up was whether or not to increase their maximum reimbursement for their cost share program. This program helps landowners to offset costs of various projects with the objective …
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