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The Lake Where You Live
Presentations at last month’s Wisconsin Lakes Convention put a fine point on the value of natural shorelines.
Headwaters Chapter presents $2,500 check for musky study
The Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc. received a $2,500 grant from the Hugh Becker Foundation in Minneapolis for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to buy radio transmitters to implant in the muskies for the behavioral ecology of muskellunge in Escanaba Lake.
Help protect amphibians
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help protect our state’s 19 species of frogs, toads and salamanders during Amphibian Week, May 5-11, and throughout the summer.
DNR highlights importance of drinking water protection
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
May has arrived and things are greening up. There are numerous activities to do in the yard and garden.
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Why are there so many types of fishing rods?
Fishing rods come in different actions and different powers. But what do those terms mean and how should an angler know which to choose for which technique?
Proper launch ramp etiquette makes for a smoother opening weekend
Many an angler has tales to tell of something crazy that happened at a launch ramp. Many an angler also has tales of wasting time at a launch ramp when someone in front of them does not follow proper launch ramp etiquette.
‘Zombie’ deer disease causes sensationalized headlines
Many out-of-state media sources have taken to calling Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) the “Zombie Deer Disease,” but that is not as far as the sensationalized headlines go. Recently a headline appeared in Field & Stream and elsewhere touting a tale of two hunters who “died after eating CWD-positive deer meat.”
Hodag Sports Club receives Club of the Year award from Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
The Hodag Sports Club was founded in 1946 by a group of diehard fishermen. The original purpose of the club was to secure easements for boat landings around the Rhinelander area, thereby creating more access for anglers.
Fish Like a GIRL
As promised, this week I am going to dive into how I organize my soft plastics. As a tournament angler, I must use all artificial baits and lures. The reason for that rule is two-fold.
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The Lake Where You Live
Phosphorus is the main cause of excess growth of vegetation and algae blooms in our lakes. But where does the phosphorus (chemical symbol P) come from?
Groskopf racks up awards for tireless work on wolves
Many hunters and other outdoorsmen and women have heard the name Laurie Groskopf. She has been a member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association, The Farm Bureau, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and has been involved in many conservation efforts over the years.
Oneida County ATV/UTV trail system now open
The Oneida County ATV/UTV Trail System (as administered by the Oneida County forestry, land and recreation department) officially opened for the 2024 spring, summer, fall season, on Wednesday, May 1.
County Deer Advisory Councils to meet next week
Each county in the state has a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) that is charged with making some decisions regarding the county’s fall deer hunt.
Prep now to ensure a good start to the fishing season
Life is busy and it can be easy to put off things such as basic boat maintenance. However, taking some time this weekend to check through the boat and go over all equipment can make for a much better start to the fishing season next weekend.
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