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Applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp funding due Feb. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14.
Fish Like a GIRL
So far this winter has been pretty okay for ice fisherman. Although I fish avidly in the summer, it seems the older I get, the less ice fishing I do. I think that is true for many of us who are not die hard “hard water” anglers. So, with the …
More than 400 attend annual Northwoods Deer Hunt Challenge banquet
The Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt Challenge has been unique to the area for just over two decades now. Each year, young hunters who are licensed from ages 10 to 18 years old (as long as they’re a senior in high school) can participate by signing up for the fall deer …
Registration is now open for the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention
The 2025 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is set for March 26-28 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Stevens Point. The theme this year is, “The Power of Words: Working for Our Waters.” The convention was created by the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership. That partnership consists of with …
TFT’s Winter Lake Ecology program set for Jan. 23
Join Northwoods Land Trust and Trees For Tomorrow in exploring winter lake ecology. This free event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Trees For Tomorrow. After an indoor introduction, we will venture out on frozen Silver Lake to collect physical data on the …
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OutWiGo for Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon …
Cleaning the hunting rifle
With deer season in the rearview mirror, many hunters are tucking their hunting rifle away until next year. Hunting rifles are stored away in gun safes and on gun racks across the Northwoods, standing at the ready to take down next year’s big buck.
Bluegills are a favorite of many ice anglers
Many anglers believe that panfish caught through the ice are some of the best tasting fresh fish in the Midwest. There is something about bluegill fillets caught out of those cold, winter waters that make some of the best fish fries of the year.
Master naturalist training for 2025 opens Jan. 13
Master naturalists are citizen volunteers with a deep love of the outdoors. Each year, more volunteers get involved in the program through master naturalist trainings that are held around the state.
Early ice covers unsafe, DNR warns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice early — winter ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. The temperature swings that mark the final weeks of every year can create ice covers.
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Save the Chain campaign looks to raise $250,000 by July 5
Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) has been found in many Northwoods lakes, but has yet to be carried to others. EWM can cause varying degrees of problems in each lake in which it is found. Currently, there is no way to tell whether or not this aquatic invasive species (AIS) will …
Lac du Flambeau still waiting on fire station completion
The town of Lac du Flambeau will have to wait just a bit longer to fully utilize its new fire station on State Highway 47 near the intersection with Raven Lake Road. The multi-million dollar facility was supposed to have been officially completed and turned over to the town by …
Fish Like a GIRL
About a month ago I joined a gym. I have never been a gym-goer, per se. In fact, the only time I ever went with any regularity was shortly after my late husband Rod was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and he was in the Strong Bones, Strong Bodies Program.
DNR seeks nominations for ethical hunter award
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2024 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsin’s hunting heritage. This honor …
Learn to cross-country ski at MECCA Trails in January
Winter wonder awaits ... and Chad McGrath will help prepare you to enjoy it to the fullest, as you learn to cross-country ski! Held at beautiful MECCA Trails in Mercer, the Fe University course “Cross-Country Ski Instruction” will be held on Jan. 7, 9, 14, and 16, from 1 to …
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