OUTDOORS
Study looks at Chronic Wasting Disease pathways for farmed cervids
Much has been learned about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) since it was discovered in Wisconsin, but many of the details are yet unknown.
Vilas County land and water conservation committee hears update on purple loosestrife biocontrol project
Purple loosestrife is an invasive plant that has been found in several locations throughout the Northwoods. Last year Rosie Page from the Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) and Derek Thorn, the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) coordinator for FLOW AIS got together on a purple loosestrife biocontrol project.
Bear season numbers down
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the 2023 bear hunting season saw a drop in harvest as well as hunter success rates.
Fish Like a GIRL
One of the best parts about being an outdoor writer is the number of people a person gets to meet and the different activities of which I get to become a part of.
The Lake Where You Live
The pier is out of the water, the frame and decking stowed on land. The boats, in storage. The lawn raked, the gutters cleaned, the propane tank replenished. I’ve filled the gas can for the snowblower and tucked the deck furniture inside the screen porch. If you’re like me and …
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Chew on This!
Readers may wonder why this is called Michigan sauce, and I wonder as well. To be honest, I never knew why it was called Michigan sauce.
Northwoods Almanac
On 11/15, I was driving by Little Horsehead Lake in Presque Isle when I noticed a large flock of waterfowl lounging on the lake.
Another Oneida County CWD positive in farm raised deer renews baiting and feeding ban
Oneida County has been under a baiting and feeding ban for several years due to CWD-positive findings in both the wild and captive deer herd.
Where Have All The Hunters Gone?
During the last couple of weeks, many bowhunters have shown me pictures of the bucks they have recently harvested in the southern part of our state.
Having the right first aid kit can make all the difference
As most outdoor enthusiasts know, anything can happen out in the woods, waters and fields. Having an appropriate first aid kit and knowing how to use all of the things in that first aid kit can make a big difference in the case of an injury or accident.
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What hunters should know about CWD and processing a deer
A recent study conducted by the University of Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach pointed to the fact that there is a possibility for processing equipment to spread CWD from one animal to another.
Fish Like a GIRL
It is that time again! Time to pull out the blaze orange and try to keep some traditions alive. Deer hunting, for the last several decades, has always meant the start of hunting to me.
Hunters can mitigate risks in elevated deer stands
Each year hunters hear about someone who has fallen from a tree stand. Some are injured, or worse, each year in preventable accidents.
The Lake Where You Live
The pier is removed, the boats stored, the leaves raked, the gutters cleaned, the snow blower gas can filled, the deck furniture stowed inside the screen porch. Now I can think about winter and days on the Birch Lake ice.
Deer hunting season poses a risk to heart attacks
Deer hunting is not just a pastime but a cherished tradition for many outdoor enthusiasts. However, this exhilarating activity comes with physical challenges and potential health risks that every hunter must address to ensure their well-being in the great outdoors.
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