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Fish Like a GIRL
As I write this column, I am also watching the first day of the Bassmasters Classic on my iPad. The Classic is fishing’s super bowl. The fun part about watching professional fishing these days is that I know several of the guys who are fishing at that level now. I …
The Lake Where You Live
When I snorkel on Birch and I few other lakes I am struck by the amount of litter — as in there is none. I can’t remember the last time I saw a stray bottle or can or other bit of trash on the bottom of a lake.
Chew on This!
I am sure there are many people like me that froze a bunch of produce from the garden last year — maybe for some they are coming to the end of it, and maybe for others (like me) who have a chest freezer that leads to the occasional happy shock …
DNR seeking public comment on Elk Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on updates to the state’s Elk Management Plan now through April 20.
Department of Natural Resources furbearer advisory committee looks at otter harvest numbers, contemplates early closure of season
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) furbearer advisory committee recently met to look at the river otter season, based on the harvest numbers to date, to determine whether or not there was a call to close the season early based on their quota of 2,000 harvests of river otter for …
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Governor Evers signs hunting, fishing bills into law
As the legislature left this most current session, several bills sat on Governor Tony Evers’ desk, waiting for him to sign them into law. Not surprisingly, several of those had to do with hunting and fishing in the state.
Fishing regulations set for 2024-25 season
With the ice coming off many lakes in the Northwoods, and off of most lakes in the rest of the state, anglers have the itch to get the boat ready and get back out onto open water. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued their 2024-25 statewide fishing regulations …
Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership annual meeting provides year in review
Last week the Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) steering committee held their annual meeting and looked at both their year in review and their strategic plan.
Fish Like a GIRL
As many readers know, we bought a house in the late summer of 2022 as Chet was recovering from a pretty major heart attack. Caring for his medical needs at the time meant I did not get much done in the way of gardening or, really, settling into the house …
The Lake Where You Live
Grandson Tucker wants a musky fishing rod, and what better opportunity than his 12th birthday, coming up in May?
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress forwards questions to spring hearings
Each year the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partner to hold their spring hearings. Questions come from DNR advisory committees as well as from Wisconsin Conservation Congress Committees.
Changes in fishing tournament permitting start April 1
Another change in the fishing regulations has to do with fishing tournaments. In previous years, tournaments were required to have a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permit if the tournament involved more than 20 boats or 100 participants, if the tournament would target any trout species on a water classified …
Vilas County lake specialist named 2024 outstanding youth conservation educator
Cathy Higley, Vilas County’s lake specialist, was honored two weeks ago in front of more than 500 of her professional conservation colleagues from across the state.
Vilas County lake specialist named 2024 outstanding youth conservation educator
Cathy Higley, Vilas County’s lake specialist, was honored two weeks ago in front of more than 500 of her professional conservation colleagues from across the state.
MREA Energy Fair announcement updated structure with new professional event
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will host The 33rd Annual Energy Fair at their headquarters in Custer on June 22. The Energy Fair brings people together each June to share clean energy and sustainable living knowledge with one another in an unwavering effort to build a sustainable future.
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