OUTDOORS
What is in the water, besides fish?
Several recent talks, studies and webinars have looked at various chemicals and compounds that are found in Wisconsin waters that have varying effects on fish.
The Lake Where You Live
We know about the annual migration of loons, of ducks and other waterfowl, of monarch butterflies, even the movements of fish within out lakes at different times of year.
Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series anglers find themselves on dangerously low Willow Flowage
It is no secret that water levels on the Willow Flowage vary over the course of the summer. But neither tournament organizers or tournament anglers expected the flowage to be over eight feet low by take-off time on tournament morning. Reports had been coming in that the water was low, …
Trout Lake Station highlights new research
Each year the Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction holds and open house, allowing graduate students to talk to the public about the research they have been conducting over the past year. Most of the research done at the station has been ongoing for several years, and other studies are …
Otters in August: The Incredible Lives of River Otters set for Aug. 16 in St. Germain
The Sayner-St. Germain Fish and Wildlife Club will host the upcoming presentation, “The Incredible Lives of River Otters,” by Licia Johnson.
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Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the CCC
Singer and storyteller Bill Jamerson from Ironwood, Mich. will present a musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Copper Falls State Park on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the CCC.
Join your neighbors for another chance to enjoy our dark skies
Have you ever seen the Milky Way and imagined being transported to other worlds?
Local Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association scholarships awarded
The Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association (VCLRA) was excited to award two annual senior scholarships to Northland Pines High School students, Sophia Simac and Lauren Malanche.
Breaking ground at Musky Mountain, LAMBO’s newest trail system
The Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization (LAMBO) is excited to announce that phase one trail building has officially started at its newest trail system!
It's a big world after all
Usually by the month of August these ”little guys” are beginning to explore the world on their own. Physically their four chambered stomach is now quite fully developed, which in turn allows the fawns to feed on a more diverse variety of forage, which also means they are now becoming …
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Handling of fish is important for survival
Fishing is a past time enjoyed by many in the Northwoods. Many visitors come to the Northwoods just to fish, or at least as part of their vacation.
Spring surveys show mixed results for ruffed grouse, pheasant and waterfowl
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) July 21 announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse, pheasant and waterfowl.
Geology and paddling on the Gile Flowage
Join geologist Tom Fitz and Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) board member Cathy Techtmann (UW-Extension Outreach specialist) for this free paddling event on the Gile Flowage on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Come on in, the water is fine - for fishing a hollow bodied frog
Anglers targeting bass and even northern pike or musky, would do well to add a hollow body frog to their arsenal.
Fish Like A GIRL: Garden Fest brings an afternoon of fun
I had an opportunity this year to not only attend Garden Fest at Seasons of Life, but to have an educational booth at the event.
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