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DATCP to survey for spongy moth in 36 counties
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early July.
Headwaters Fisheries Inc. focuses on ‘innovative science and techniques’ to improve fishing in the Northwoods
A new non-profit was formed last year to improve the fishing opportunities in the Northwoods. Headwaters Fisheries Inc. was formed to help solve issues seen in Northwoods fisheries to the benefit of not only anglers who target the fish, but to the communities as a whole.
Rare, centuries-old forest protected in Tenderfoot Forest Reserve expansion
Less than 1 percent of Wisconsin’s original old-growth forest remains. These rare, centuries-old ecosystems — defined by towering canopy trees, large fallen logs, rich soils and complex layers of life — are among the most biodiverse and least disturbed habitats in the Midwest.
Northwoods Almanac
Each year, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin hosts the state’s largest bird conservation fundraiser, the Great Wisconsin Birdathon. A birdathon is like a walk-a-thon fundraiser, but instead of logging miles walked, each competing team logs species of birds seen in one day and receives donations based on how many …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Summer weather has arrived across Wisconsin, with the growing season now in full swing. New plantings of all types have been or are being made in yards and gardens. Early care is key to getting both seedlings and transplants off to good starts.
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Hardwoood Hearings
Give fault and reason to whatever or whoever you want, but it’s probably no secret we live in a fast world. There’s always another thing to do no matter how many tasks we cross off.
The Lake Where You Live
Different fish attack and eat their prey in different ways. If you understand their habits, you might improve your odds of catching your favorite species on your lake. You might think apex predator fish go about their feeding in much the same way, but that isn’t the case. For example, …
Wisconsin has strong showing for 2026 spring turkey hunting season
Wisconsin’s spring turkey season wrapped up this week. Preliminary numbers by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show a total of over 47,000 birds were harvested. This year’s season also highlighted 50 years since the turkey had been reintroduced to the state; when in 1976, Wisconsin traded some of its …
Fishing Has No Boundaries makes impact in Eagle River for over 30 years
Eagle River Fishing Has No Boundaries has been helping those with disabilities get out on the water and have fishing memories to cherish for a lifetime. This year’s event, June 6-7, will mark 31 years of the program being held.
Slow down and give turtles a break during nesting season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help turtles by slowing down on roadways, reporting crossings and protecting nests during turtle nesting season.
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Evers, DOT release 2026 Rustic Roads Guide featuring 126 roads and 5 scenic byways across the state
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways.
Oneida County land and water summer events
The Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) invites you to join them for events happening this spring and summer beginning in June and running through August kicking off the Fourth Annual Lights Out! (June 12-14 and Aug. 14-16) and other events.
Northwoods Six‑County Lakes and Rivers Meeting to highlight Oneida County Lake Classification Project
Oneida County’s new Lake Classification Project will be featured at the 2026 Northwoods Six‑County Lakes and Rivers Meeting, scheduled for Friday, July 17, at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander. Lake classification evaluates a lake’s sensitivity to outside stressors by examining its natural physical features and overall health, including the …
Wisconsin celebrates 50 years of wild turkey restoration
Fifty years after wild turkeys were reintroduced to Wisconsin, conservationists, hunters and volunteers of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) gathered on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Sunday, May 17, to celebrate one of the state’s greatest wildlife comeback stories.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Trees and shrub species vary in their prime time to be pruned. Some species have a wide window of opportunity for pruning, while others have just an abbreviated period for best results. Late spring is an optimum time for several species, with spring blooming shrubs topping the list.
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