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Fish Like a GIRL
Just before sitting down to write this column, I checked the mail and found all of my Project Feeder Watch paraphernalia in the mailbox.
We Need to Think Positive
Do you know what a walleye and a deer in our Northwoods have in common? Well, according to many sportsmen, we simply don’t have any.
Northwoods Alliance announces acquisition of 195-acre Headwaters Cedar Community Forest
Northwoods Alliance Inc. (NWA), with Partners in Forestry Cooperative are pleased to announce the acquisition of the 195-acre Headwaters Cedar Community Forest (HCCF) in the Town of Land O Lakes. Headwaters Cedar is now in the registry of the USFS Community Forest Program and the Wisconsin Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program.
Fall is a great time to chase big musky
While many sportsmen and women head off into the woods, their fancies turning to chasing big bucks, others slide their boats quietly into the morning mist of their favorite lake, hoping to cross paths with what is known as “the fish of 10,000 casts.”
Plan highlights management strategies for walleye lakes of special concern
The Walleye Lakes of Concern Management Plan was created for Clear and Katherine lakes in Oneida County as well as Anvil and Laura lakes in Vilas County.
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Lake sediment tells a tale of history
The “muck” or sediment at the bottom of the lake is more than just “muck.” It can reveal a great deal about the history of a lake. Paul Garrison, a paleoecologist with Onterra, LLC recently spoke about what sediment can reveal in his presentation entitled “History in the Mucking.”
Lake toolbox kit workshop helps stakeholders create a plan for their lake
Last week Wisconsin’s Greenfire held its one of its first Northern Lakes Toolbox Workshops. This workshop invited lake stakeholders to learn more about obtaining and interpreting data about their lakes. This information, then, can be used to make management and planning decisions on a lake wide level.
Fish Like a GIRL
For me, fall memories are some of the best out there. Is it that way for every sportsman? I am not sure. But there are just so many things that happen in the fall.
The Lake Where You Live
Near the end of the movie “The American President,” the lead character played by Michael Douglas says, “I can tell you without hesitation: Being president of this country is entirely about character.”
Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association presents Blue Heron award
The Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association (VCLRA) presented its Blue Heron Stewardship Award to the Vaughn family on Irving Lake this year. The presentation was made at the Six-County Lakes & Rivers Meeting on July 14 at Nicolet College and at the Ballard–Irving–White Birch Lakes Association annual meeting held …
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Waterfowl hunters: Wear your life jackets
With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this season.
No helmet, seatbelts top factors in youth ATV/UTV crashes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges youth ATV/UTV operators and their parents to operate responsibly.
Cranberry Fest set for Oct-7-8
The 43rd annual Cranberry Fest returns Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Vilas County Fairgrounds, with some activities taking place in downtown Eagle River on Saturday, Oct. 7.
State’s updated walleye management plan now available
Walleye are the state’s most sought after game fish. They are part of Friday night fish fries across Wisconsin and provide endless hours of angling enjoyment to many sportsmen and women.
Could venison be a possible pathway for PFOS?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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