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Northwoods Yard & Garden
The arrival of March tells us the first day of spring is just weeks away. As we all know, March Wisconsin weather will bounce between spring and winter, as evidenced this past week. Although early, with favorable weather, the gardening calendar offers a few choices this month.
The Poor Defenseless Buck
What must it feel like for a mature buck who typically dominates the whitetail domain as the ruler of the social hierarchy, while displaying his male prowess, suddenly in a blink of an eye he becomes reduced to an insufficient “cog in the wheel” amongst the whitetail world.
Learn to Hunt program aims to get more hunters in the woods
The Learn to Hunt program by the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) aims to get more hunters in the woods of Wisconsin. Learn to Hunt offerings vary in species, amount of involvement and times of year.
Fact or fiction: All about the carnivores of Wisconsin
Pop culture has always presented carnivores in different ways. Here in Wisconsin, it’s time to determine what is fact and what is fiction. There are several carnivores that call Wisconsin home, or at least visit. Here are a couple of animals that one may or may not see:
The Lake Where You Live
Thinking about the fish under the ice of our lakes, you may have wondered: Are they comfortable? We certainly wouldn’t be in water just above the freezing point. Intuitively, I imagine the fish and other creatures down there are just fine with their cold-blooded nature and metabolism. But it’s interesting …
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DNR seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Vehicle admission pass design contest
Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission passes are designed by high school students chosen in a statewide contest. The design contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is open to all high school-age students attending public, private or parochial schools or homeschooled students in Wisconsin.
Minocqua Forest Riders hold Vintage Snowmobile Day
The Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club held its second annual Vintage Snowmobile Day at Area 31 in Minocqua on Saturday, Feb. 21. Being the club’s biggest fundraiser, it's crucial for the club’s livelihood that as many people as possible attend.
Trees for Tomorrow taps into spring with a maple syrup basics workshop
The basics of maple syrup — from tap to sap to syrup — offer a world of flavor waiting to be unlocked. On March 21, Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) environmental educator and maple syrup aficionado Todd Starling will lead participants on a hands-on maple syrup–making adventure.
2026 Public Access Lands Atlas now available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase.
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DNR cautions to be extra careful on frozen waterbodies
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all heading out on ice to use caution and remember that no ice is safe ice. Recent warmer temperatures can cause ice to thin. Snowmobiles, UTVs and vehicles can weigh thousands of pounds, increasing the risk of falling through the ice.
Support Wisconsin’s rare wildlife with the Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes. Donations made through the Donations section of tax forms are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants, animals and state natural areas.
DNR now accepting entries for Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries for the 18th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project now through April 1. Top photographs and writing submissions will be included in the next Wisconsin’s Great Waters Calendar.
2026 ice shanty removal deadlines approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching. Today, Feb. 20, is the first in a series of deadlines for ice anglers to remove shelters from inland and boundary waters around the state.
Harshaw Sports Club Banquet coming up in March
The Harshaw Sports Club is known for its distinct sporting clays course. It also has a Wednesday trap league, runs hunter safety education and heavily supports youth shooting sports.
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