OUTDOORS
Management with fire increases bird abundance, diversity in oak dominated woodland
Maia Persche of the UW-Madison and Ann Calhoun of the Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin recently presented the results of their three-year field study looking at managing woodlands for oak using fire may increase biodiversity and can change soundscapes of those woodlands.
Take advantage of late season deer hunting opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2024 nine-day gun deer season is now behind us, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter.
Fish Like a GIRL
I was thinking about Christmas, and what types of things are usually on the wish lists of outdoorsmen and women. A good friend of mine’s wife bought him a Garmin watch for Christmas. She gave it to him early. I guess, like me, maybe she has a hard time keeping …
The Lake Where You Live
Every year I watch the ice form here on Birch Lake, and every year it happens differently. Sometimes the ice gradually creeps out from the shoreline, and an entire sheet takes shape over several days.
Harvest your holiday tree in a northern state forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that they can harvest a holiday tree from a northern state forest. Trees can be cut down in the Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles and Northern Highland-American Legion state forests. Details are available on the DNR …
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2024 deer hunting season is a wrap!
That’s all she wrote for the 2024 deer hunting season for me. It was one hell of a ride and a journey I’ll never forget. This season will undoubtedly be hard to top for a number of reasons.
Wreaths Across America Day to be observed at Northwoods National Cemetery Dec. 14
This year, Saturday, Dec. 14, is National Wreaths Across America Day and the local observance will be conducted at the Northwoods National Cemetery at 4520 Lakewood Road in Harshaw.
Early ice is tempting, but caution is needed
Many “hard water” anglers wait patiently through the fall for ice to start forming on their favorite lake. The lure of “early ice” has been the downfall, literally, of more than one angler.
Salt use in winter can affect summer fishing
As winter sets in, road salt can be found on roads, side walks and parking lots. Every year in the United States 20-30 million tons of road salt are applied to surfaces in an attempt to keep people safe from slipping and falling and from crashing their vehicles when sliding …
What to do when encountering wildlife
One of the main reasons people are outdoor enthusiasts is because they love wildlife. Seeing and hearing those sights and sounds is one of the main bonuses of being outside. Humans should not attempt to approach wildlife purposely, but sometimes as we venture out, we find ourselves too close, and …
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Fish Like a GIRL
Readers may have seen the piece I wrote last week about opening weekend of the gun deer season. I had a discussion with Balie Strasburg of Strasburg’s North Country Taxidermy about how the weekend went. She was telling me how some hunters, especially younger hunters, were leveraging apps to find …
Explore more with the Wisconsin’s state park system’s new 12-month admission pass
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin State Park System will be moving to a 12-month admission pass model. The new 12-month admission passes will be available for purchase beginning Monday, Dec. 2.
Cosmic Trap Shooting in Minocqua on Dec. 7
The Minocqua Gun Club is hosting a Cosmic Trap Shooting night on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. If you enjoy trap shooting and have not tried cosmic trap, this is your chance to give it a shot! We shoot 16 yards and high score wins a prize. Not confident …
Tomahawk venison feed draws hundreds of eager hunters
This year was the 59th iteration of the Tomahawk Venison Feed. The event was started as a way to get those traveling up north to pull off the highway and stop for a venison burger and some camaraderie before heading off to deer camp. Even with the misty rain, hundreds …
The Lake Where You Live
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