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New research looks to uncover how the fur trade affected the forested wetlands of the Upper Great Lakes
Hayden Nelson, a PhD student at the University of Kansas spoke at the 2024 Wetland Science Conference regarding the fur trade and how the effects of removal of an estimated 9-95 percent of beaver populations at the height of the fur trade substantially altered the forested wetland around Lake Superior. …
Bureau of Wildlife Management advisory questions heading to spring hearings
Each year the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partner to hold their spring hearings.
Elwood lake study shows the effects of 2,4-D on fisheries
Recently Greg Sass, fisheries research team leader, Office of Applied Science, WI DNR, spoke to the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Inland Fisheries Committee about the aquatic herbicide 2,4-D and its effects on fisheries. He spoke about some research on Elwood Lake in Florence County.
DNR now accepting artwork for 2025 turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2025 collection of stamps.
Fish Like a GIRL
Every angler is always interested in learning what the pros are using. We all want the “next best thing,” or the “hottest bait to hit the market in years.”
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The Lake Where You Live
Last fall’s very dry weather has continued through winter, snowfall close to a historic low and signs of a water deficit already present in our lakes and streams.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Deciduous and evergreen shrubs are popular landscape plants as they provide interest through features such as flowers, fruit, bark, foliage, and plant form. Most require pruning to keep these qualities. Exact timing varies by species, but spring is a suitable time for pruning shrubs.
Northwoods Almanac
Beware the Ides of March The “Ides of March” corresponds to today, March 15, a day notorious for the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC when Caesar was brutally stabbed 23 times by some 60 senators at a meeting of the Roman Senate.
The time to be ‘bear aware’ comes early this year
The lack of cold temperatures and snow this year has some species a little confused, one might say. Some animals that would rarely be seen in February have been seen in the woods and along road sides.
Vilas County announces county park user fees for 2024
Last year Vilas County implemented a user access fee for all vehicles entering county parks and using county landings. From May 1 to Oct. 31 all vehicles entering county parks or using county landings to access lakes and rivers are required to purchase a permit. Daily and seasonal permits are …
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Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership presentation looks at fresh water salinization
In a recent Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership presentation, Hillary Dugan, a limnologist at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, looked at what is known, and what is not known, about fresh water salinization. Fresh water salinization is defined as the process of salty runoff contaminating aquatic ecosystems. It can harm …
Spring hearings questions reviewed by Natural Resources Board
Each year the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) team up for their Annual Spring Hearings. Those hearings are held in each county on the second Monday of April. This year, in person hearings will be held again, starting at 6 p.m. on April 8.
Fish Like a GIRL
It is likely obvious from the title of my column every week, not to mention much of my content, but I am into fishing just a little bit. I have actually cut back my tournament schedule in the last few years.
The Lake Where You Live
How are the ice conditions on your lake? Here on Birch I would have to say it’s sound, but very thin for this time of year.
Lake States Forest Management Bat Habitat Conservation Plan released
Recently the Departments of Natural Resources from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin collectively developed a Lake States Forest Management Bat Habitat Conservation Plan (Lake States HCP).
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