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Making memories: A friends ice fishing adventure to remember
Three close friends of mine stayed with me this past weekend for an ice fishing trip. Among the four of us, two have ice fished a good amount, one had ice fished before but not much, and one had never ice fished. To be honest, I wasn’t even sure this …
Wolf Tracks Rendezvous ski race this weekend
Minocqua Winter Park plans to hold the Wolf Tracks Rendezvous race on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event is described as the park’s signature ski race and is listed as an official Birkie/Korte qualifier.
What you may not know about frostbite and hypothermia
For many residents of the Upper Midwest, enduring the cold is a normal part of life. Still, emergency departments across the region see cases of frostbite and hypothermia every year.
The Lake Where You Live
It is cold. Not quite Jack London “To Build a Fire” extreme, but cold, wind chill approaching minus 50 degrees. In the predawn I hear snaps and pops as the deck and screen porch contract in the frigid air. If I opened the windows (which I’m not willing to do), …
DNR is seeking nominations for 2025 hunting instructors of the year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Hunter Education Group of the Year and Archery Education Instructor of the Year awards. Current hunter and archery education instructors and hunter education groups that have significantly advanced hunter safety on …
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DNR reminds public to participate in WCC resolution process
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.
DNR hiring for state park system seasonal staff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. A wide range of position types are available that include opportunities in land management, outdoor recreation and education.
Northwoods Almanac
Last week brought some serious cold weather, with lows reaching minus 29° on 1/23. Cold like that always tests the quality of our winter clothing, with cold fingers and feet proving their insufficiency. I suspect outdoor clothing retailers had a very good week, as did the utility companies (a hot …
Hunting, trapping and fishing season calendar
Note: 2026-27 licenses through the Department of Natural Resources will go on sale early March of 2026, check your GoWild account for more information.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Thatch in lawns is often misunderstood, both its cause and management. Some lawns have chronic thatch problems while others never have any issues with it. Midwinter is a suitable time to review both thatch causes and management options, so necessary plans can be in place before the growing season resumes.
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Learn about animal tracking and sign in Manitowish Waters Feb. 4
Join Naturalist Licia from the North Lakeland Discovery Center to learn how to identify all the interesting tracks and sign animals leave behind during the snowy season at the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library, 5761 U.S. Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters. This event is part of the Knowledge at Noon …
Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council advocates to get people outdoors
The vision of the Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails Council is “a walk-able and bike-able Oneida County.” The 501(c)3 organization was created in 2004 through a merger of Oneida Trails and Oneida County Biking and Walking Trails. The mission, in part, is to education the public about health and …
DNR fisheries management meetings in northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics.
Minocqua Gun Club’s annual banquet set for Feb. 28 in St. Germain
The Minocqua Gun Club’s annual fundraising banquet is set for Saturday, Feb. 28. This year marks 29 years of the annual event. Because the Minocqua Gun Club is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the club’s annual banquet plays a significant role in its livelihood.
The Lake Where You Live
There are times we wonder how long it makes sense to make our home in the North, with its attendant hardships like long winters, isolation from family and long-time friends, absence of urban amenities, and 63 steps from our lower deck down to the lake.
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