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It's BIG: Van Remortel reflects on state record musky caught earlier this year
While the end to musky season is getting closer each day, one memory that won’t soon be forgotten from this season is Jeff Van Remortel’s 56-inch monster caught on Green Bay June 4.
What’s that smell?
When one thinks of skunks, the first thought that might come to mind is the strong smell that comes from their spray. However, they are a beneficial part of the balance of the ecosystem. Whether driving down the road or walking through a trail, most people have smelled a skunk …
The Lake Where You Live
The shoreline of my lake looks more barren by the day, as yours likely does, too. Our pier and pontoon boat are among the last remaining; most people pulled theirs out of the water over the weekend. Our boat goes into storage two days from now. Sometime before we turn …
Northwoods Almanac
Is there any better time for hiking than autumn? Mary and I have tried to squeeze in as many hikes as we can before the snow flies, and in the last several weeks, we’ve enjoyed some exceptional forests and topographies.
Partnerships allow release of first hatchery-reared endangered spectaclecase mussels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that 177 endangered native spectaclecase mussels were released into the Chippewa River as part of an effort to reestablish a reproducing population.
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2025 trapping seasons opening around Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those populations.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Winter conditions can be brutal on landscape plantings, even mild winters. Properly preparing landscape plants can help reduce potential problems. Take time this fall to help ensure your landscape plants are ready for what lies ahead.
Northwoods Wildlife & Wetlands Club upgrades trap range
The Northwoods Wildlife & Wetlands Club (NWWC) of Mercer has upgraded one of its existing trap ranges to American Trap Assoc. and American Disabilities Act standards. The trap range now sports five 16 to 27 yard shooting lanes with wheel chair accessible path connectors for the range, club house, and …
Loon zone?: Boating rules up for review in St. Germain Nov. 10
The St. Germain town board has set Monday, Nov. 10 as the date for a public hearing pertaining to proposed changes to chapter 19 of the town’s code of ordinances, which regulates boating on town lakes.
DNR wolf advisory committee holds second meeting
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wolf advisory committee met for the second time this month on Oct. 16. Wolf management is arguably one of the most contentious issues in wildlife management within the state, meaning the group is charged with no small feat.
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DNR seeking public comment on variance to add to Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, a master plan variance is a change in the use or management of an area …
Purchase your sturgeon spearing license
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2026 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31. There are an unlimited number of licenses available for Lake Winnebago, and both residents and nonresidents can purchase …
Who’s watching?: The mysterious nature of owls
Halloween is coming in two weeks. One bird that has become synonymous with the holiday is that of the owl. Some of the more popular owls in the Northwoods include the barred owl and great horned owl. Barred owls make the traditional hoot-hoot noise and can be found in the …
Giant walleye ‘probably’ state record, but we’ll never know
This is probably the Wisconsin state record walleye, but there’s no way to prove it. This photo was in my grandparent’s possession, Millard and Jenny owned “Long’s Cottages on Plum Lake in Sayner. Several years ago, I showed this to Herb Warner (now deceased) and he told me this story.
Acorns Everywhere
After having a robust mast of acorns two years ago, I really think that this year’s crop actually caught us by surprise. It’s really funny how all of us who live in the Northwoods carry on a conversation every year in regard to the upcoming acorn crop. It’s almost as …
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