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Department of Natural Resources looks at walleye recruitment on Crescent Lake
Last week the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held an informational session regarding walleyes in the Northwoods and specifically on Crescent Lake.
The Lake Where You Live
I often wonder how turtles evolved the practice of laying eggs far inland from the lakes they inhabit, so that their newly hatched young have to struggle their way back to the water, most of them dying of the way from predators or desiccation.
UMBC anglers rise to the challenge on Lake Mohawksin
Lake Mohawksin in Tomahawk is an early stop for not only the Wisconsin Bass Team Trail (WBTT) but the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge (UMBCS) Central Division.
What makes a swim bait a season-long option?
Swim baits are great baits for anglers of any experience level. Even the youngest or most inexperienced angler has a good chance to catch a fish with a swim bait. Swim baits are meant to mimic a bait fish swimming through the water. They come in a variety of styles …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Spongy moth caterpillars have hatched in northern Wisconsin and are in the process of feeding on trees, often leading to defoliation. Last year saw extremely high numbers of this pest in our region, resulting in another large crop of caterpillars this year.
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History of fish management a topic at Lakes and Rivers Convention
This year’s Lakes and Rivers Convention was filled with informational sessions on various topics. Fish management is a topic near and dear to the hearts of many in the Northwoods, and this was the focus of more than one presentation at the convention.
Buzz baits make for topwater fun
Most anglers agree that there is nothing quite like a top water bite. Catching fish that are exploding toward the surface of the water is a heart-pounding experience.
Walleyes for Tomorrow banquet slated for June 20
The Headwaters Chapter of Walleyes for Tomorrow has been an integral partner in the study of the lack of walleye recruitment on the Minocqua Chain, but their work goes far past the chain. To support this work, the chapter holds a banquet each year.
DNR seeking landowners to host fall deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13.
Fish Like a GIRL
Most readers know by now, summer means not only fishing and tournaments to me, but also gardening, which I can now do on a little bit bigger level than I could when all I had was a small balcony garden.
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Help prevent the spread of invasive species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long.
The Lake Where You Live
If you live on a lake and you’re also an angler, you surely have a couple of friends you also call fishing buddies. I have a few, two of them brothers who live about four hours away, one (Charles) who also owns a seasonal place here on Birch Lake, and …
Help protect turtles during nesting season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season.
Support walleye research while you fish at Escanaba Lake
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that after 20 years of limited harvest, Escanaba Lake in the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area will have an open walleye season this year starting on Saturday, June 8.
Big cats of Wisconsin presentation June 19 in St. Germain
The Sayner-St. Germain Fish and Wildlife Club will host Licia Johnson for a presentation titled, “Big Cats of WI: Bobcats, Cougars, and Lynx,” on Wednesday, June 19, at the St. Germain Community Center at 7 p.m.
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