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Natural Resources Board hears proposal for changes to Wildlife Abatement and Claims Program
Brad Koele, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) northern district wildlife supervisor and former wildlife damage specialist came to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) with a final rule package for the Wildlife Damage Nuisance Control program, Chapter NR 12 of state statutes.
Vilas County land and water conservation committee forwards grant resolutions on to full county board
Last week, the Vilas County land and water conservation committee voted to forward on several resolutions from the department to the full county board. These resolutions involved grants for their boat decontamination program, a Lakes Monitoring effort and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) awareness and education efforts.
MFL and a mandatory practice (tree harvest) from a landowner’s point of view
Thanks to the last great ice age, Northern Wisconsin’s topography is both beautiful and diverse. Dotted with lakes, wetlands, and rock outcroppings, our Northern Highlands are particularly well suited for growing trees. That is certainly the case in Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties where I have spent much of my …
Science on Tap reveals insect trends in Wisconsin
PJ Liesch, director of the University of Wisconsin Department of Entomology Diagnostic Lab, handles approximately 2,500 insect identification requests every year. He was the most recent presenter at Science on Tap in Minocqua, a program through Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction.
Fish Like a GIRL
As many know, I used to call myself an accidental birder. I have always thought it was cool to watch birds at a feeder and to see them in the woods and whatnot. But in recent years, I have gotten into Project FeederWatch and have also done more reporting of …
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The Lake Where You Live
If I took a picture of Birch Lake’s wooded shoreline with my phone and went to work on it with the fancy editing functions, I couldn’t do much to dial up the color, nor would I want to — there’s such a thing as too much.
Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers battle wind on Winnebago Chain
The first weekend in October brought another Wisconsin Bass Team Trail season to a close, with anglers battling through some high winds on the Winnebago System. On day one, winds blew a stout 15-20 miles per hour out of the southwest.
Stars align for young hunter to bag first bear
Tyson Skubal, 17, of Hazehurst went bear hunting for the first time this year. But what makes the story a dream come true, was how the hunt happened. At the Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge banquet back in January, Skubal won a 30.06 rifle. That was a great surprise for …
New wolf conflicts in Oneida, Price counties
The list of wolf depredations and harassments is growing, and so far this year, Wisconsin residents have been involved in the third highest number of conflicts in decades. Only 2020 (102) and 2021 (108) saw more wolf conflicts throughout the entire year than the state has seen in 2024 so …
What the heck is an umbrella rig?
The umbrella rig, or Alabama rig (A-rig) as some people call it, got its name because when hanging in the air, the five wires that hold a bait on them look much like the frame of an opened umbrella. At the end of each of the “arms” of the bait, …
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Oneida County lakes classification project continues
The Oneida County land and water conservation department is currently working on a project to classify all of the 451 named lakes in the county. The primary goal of the project is to keep the county’s high quality waters at their current state.
Fish Like a GIRL
As I write this, I have stacks of tournament-related stuff all over my house as we prepare to head to the Winnebago System for our championship for the Wisconsin Bass Team Trail. We have a pretty limited field this time around, about five to 10 boats short of a normal …
The Lake Where You Live
Do muskies live in your lake? Many say autumn is the best time to fish for them. Lots of anglers drive a couple hundred miles and several hours to pursue them.
Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series anglers compete in their last Tournament of Champions
The Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series anglers from three divisions took on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage at the end of last month. Sixty teams competed over two days to bring in the heaviest five fish per day. Totals from each day were tallied and it would take over 30 pounds …
DNR to sponsor mill tours for forest products week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will sponsor a series of mill tours at several forest product manufacturing facilities across the state Oct. 14-18.
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