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Illegally baiting and feeding deer harms health of herd
One thing I have learned in my years as a conservation warden is that residents and visitors alike care for and enjoy Wisconsin’s white-tailed deer herd, whether it be to observe these majestic animals or hunt them for healthy eating.
The Lake Where You Live
White is supposed to represent life, but the deep snow atop our lakes’ thick ice instead bespeaks desolation. Still, life is there, just waiting. Most of the fish species still move about in their darkened world, haunting the dead remnants of last year’s aquatic plants, feeding sparingly in their cold, …
Application period for 2026 elk season opens March 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin’s 2026 elk hunt will open Sunday, March 1, and close on Sunday, May 31. Applicants and selected hunters will see increased opportunities again in 2026. These include increased application options and license availability, coupled with …
Learn composting at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle April 18
Trees For Tomorrow’s (TFT) Sustainable Living Institute has teamed up with Master Gardener Alice Kramer to bring you Composting 101. Develop a new habit this year with the knowledge gained through our expert-led class! On April 18, just a few short days before Earth Day, learn to turn those food …
DNR now accepting artwork for 2027 turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp contests
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps.
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Prepare for spring and summer storms with flood insurance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to learn about flood risks across the state and available flood insurance options during spring.
DNR asks public to report black bear den locations for winter den survey
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find in Wisconsin to help with an ongoing statewide study on black bear reproduction and population. The DNR’s bear den team has begun surveying dens for the season, but welcomes additional den …
Public surveys on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
The public may encounter contract employees conducting public surveys on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along Forest Service roads. Surveys will be conducted through Sept. 30.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
The arrival of March tells us the first day of spring is just weeks away. As we all know, March Wisconsin weather will bounce between spring and winter, as evidenced this past week. Although early, with favorable weather, the gardening calendar offers a few choices this month.
The Poor Defenseless Buck
What must it feel like for a mature buck who typically dominates the whitetail domain as the ruler of the social hierarchy, while displaying his male prowess, suddenly in a blink of an eye he becomes reduced to an insufficient “cog in the wheel” amongst the whitetail world.
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Learn to Hunt program aims to get more hunters in the woods
The Learn to Hunt program by the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) aims to get more hunters in the woods of Wisconsin. Learn to Hunt offerings vary in species, amount of involvement and times of year.
Fact or fiction: All about the carnivores of Wisconsin
Pop culture has always presented carnivores in different ways. Here in Wisconsin, it’s time to determine what is fact and what is fiction. There are several carnivores that call Wisconsin home, or at least visit. Here are a couple of animals that one may or may not see:
The Lake Where You Live
Thinking about the fish under the ice of our lakes, you may have wondered: Are they comfortable? We certainly wouldn’t be in water just above the freezing point. Intuitively, I imagine the fish and other creatures down there are just fine with their cold-blooded nature and metabolism. But it’s interesting …
DNR seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Vehicle admission pass design contest
Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission passes are designed by high school students chosen in a statewide contest. The design contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is open to all high school-age students attending public, private or parochial schools or homeschooled students in Wisconsin.
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