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Go Deep
No, these pictures of bucks were not taken behind our Walmart Store in Minocqua. Ironically, many bucks like these may travel a long distance following a doe that may be in heat, no matter where she will take him, which is why this time of year we may see mature …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Every fall we see trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants go dormant as winter approaches and wait for them to resume growth when spring arrives. Overall, the dormancy process is very dependable, as both existing plants and seeds in the soil survive to resume growth after winter fades away.
Wisconsin’s 2025 9-day gun deer season opens Nov. 22
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
DNR asks public to report black bear den locations for research study
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.
Be mindful of heart health risks during hunting season
The thrill of bagging a big buck can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
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NWWC to host annual sight in day
The Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club (NWWC) will host its annual sight in day at the NWWC public shooting range at 834 Range Road, off Hwy. 51, 3.5 miles south of Mercer, on Friday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the day before the gun deer …
Know your target: Don’t accidentally shoot swans this hunting season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season.
Trapper of the Northwoods
Wisconsin’s trapping season began for most species on Oct. 18. Some trappers read the woods and strategically place traps for fun while, say, at deer camp or during a fall stay at the cabin. Others do it for a little extra cash on the side for the furs they’re able …
A problem with lady beetles
Throughout the last couple of months, one might have seen a particular insect crawling in or around your home. There are ways to keep these insects outside. Little bugs that one might see flying around and crawling this time of the year are multicolored Asian lady beetles, a member of …
Northwoods Almanac
Mary, Callie and I took advantage of the 55-degree weather we had the last week of October and did a series of hikes, one of which was the 9-mile loop around Clark Lake in the Sylvania Wilderness Area, just north of Land O’ Lakes.
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The Lake Where You Live
The Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership is celebrating a decade of its Healthy Lakes and Rivers program, marking the occasion with some pretty impressive numbers of improvement projects it has helped to fund.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
November brings us the transition from fall to winter. Depending on the year and where you are in Wisconsin, snow may cover the ground by the end of the month. There are important yard and garden agenda items to complete prior to winter setting in.
Lumberjack RC&D helps to fund 2 local projects in 2026
Each year, Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council funds several conservation projects around their nine-county area, and this year, two of those were here in Oneida and Vilas counties.
DNR publishes preliminary 2025 bear season results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season, placing this season on par with the five-year average of about 3,800 bears annually.
DNR asks hunters to help those affected by food insecurity by participating in Deer Donation Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state.
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