OUTDOORS
Volunteer for Public Lands Day
Public Lands Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 26. This annual event occurs on the fourth Saturday of September every year and is the nation’s largest volunteer effort over a single day. Wondering how to get involved in Wisconsin? Try volunteering!
Watch for reptiles and amphibians on state’s roads this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards, turtles or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall.
Hardwood Hearings
For the sun being on the other side of Earth, the night was bright. My shining headlamp would’ve only been dwarfed by the lunar illumination, so I left it off. Even my truck headlights I could’ve gone without, but figured it would be best to risk breaking a leg instead …
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The Lake Where You Live
In mid-August the surface water temperature on Birch Lake was 84 degrees. It was likely about the same on the lake where you live. By month’s end it had dropped to 72. It probably crept back up some in the unusually warm days of early September, but from here the …
Youth waterfowl hunt dawns this weekend
The statewide youth waterfowl hunt runs Sept. 19-20 and is open to hunters age 15 and under. Since its inception in 1996, roughly 2,500 to 3,000 youth have participated annually in the youth waterfowl hunt.
Cast of color for fall muskies
Fall brings a diversity of hunting opportunities to the state, but there’s still time to catch that big fish you were pursuing this summer. With the falling water temperatures, it might be time to get after Wisconsin’s state fish before the ice comes.
This deer season, think safety first
If you’ve lived in this state for any amount of time, you’re already aware of what a big deal Wisconsin’s deer season is. Perhaps the only thing I hear more about from people in Wisconsin during the fall months is predictions on the Packers. Though both are rooted in our …
Know your target: Don’t accidentally shoot elk this hunting season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.
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DNR reminds hunters to boat and hunt safely this waterfowl season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water this fall. Cooler temperatures, unpredictable weather and heavy gear can turn a routine outing into a dangerous situation if safety isn’t a top priority.
DNR celebrates 75 years of state natural areas
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s native landscape of …
Help maintain a healthy herd this season: Avoid baiting and feeding deer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.
Get ready for the 2026 waterfowl hunting seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.
Hunting season is upon us
Once again, a whole year has come and gone. For the sportsman out there, it has just begun. Our archery deer season has now opened up, and along with that comes the opening of small game, meaning squirrels, rabbits and ruffed grouse. Keep in mind that the various hunting dates …
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