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New study looks at ticks and CWD
Chronic wasting disease is a slowly progressing neurogenerative disease that affects cervids such as white tailed deer, elk, mule deer, moose and reindeer. The disease is always fatal and is caused by a prion. Deer may have the disease for over a year before exhibiting clinical symptoms of infection. Potential …
Fishing the Willow Flowage
Last week, Chet and I were able to get out and do some pre-fishing on the Willow Flowage for a tournament we had that weekend. We brought Brett with us, a friend of Chet’s from work who is a “walleye guy.” In fact, Brett had a walleye tournament on the …
Still support for numeric population goal of 350 wolves statewide
To say wolves are a hot topic in Wisconsin, especially in the north, would be an understatement. A new 10-year wolf plan is currently under review by the Department of Natural Resources and there has been no shortage of comments on the plan, with several areas being points of contention …
Crews complete repairs at Rest Lake Dam
As a preventive measure last fall, Xcel Energy crews repaired an aging underground pipe on the upstream side of the Rest Lake dam that was beginning to show signs of deterioration. This spring, in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and after the seasonal refilling of the Rest …
The Lake Where You Live
Have you found your approach to fishing different since you became a lake property owner, or a full-time lake resident?
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Fish Like a GIRL
Teaching kids to fish is not always easy, but it is always fun. Over the years I have taught more than my share of kids to cast a line. I have held casting contests at events and tournaments. I have worked with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at an …
Go on a restoration site tour with Oneida County land and water conservation
As part of the Spring Into Summer series of events this year being hosted by Oneida County land and water conservation, a site restoration field day tour is scheduled for June 29, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. The free tour will take registered participants to a …
Be on the lookout: Tick diseases and illnesses
Warmer weather is here, which means tick season is in session. Ticks live in wooded, brushy areas. Ticks are unable to jump or fly and will usually attach to a host at ground level. Illnesses that are spread by ticks are common in the Northwoods. However, not all ticks spread …
Upper Midwest Bass Challenge anglers take on Lake Mohawksin
Each year there are several bigger bass tournaments held on Lake Mohawksin in Tomahawk. This stop this year was the first stop of the Central Division of the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series (UMBCS). The tournament was held on Sunday, June 4, 2023 with 34 boats entered into the derby. …
Natural Resources Board hears spring hearings results, asks for more information on musky mortality
At last month’s Natural Resource Board (NRB) meeting, Meredith Penthorn came to present some of the results from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) spring hearings fisheries department questions. Scott Karel, DNR regulations policy specialist also brought forth results from the department’s wildlife questions presented …
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New user fees for Vilas County parks and boat landings
Vilas County is implementing user access fees for all vehicles accessing county parks and landings for the 2023 summer season. Starting Thursday, June 15, from May 1 through Oct. 31 of each year, all vehicles accessing county parks and river and lake access landings will be required to purchase a …
Fish Like a GIRL
This is a little simplistic, and I know I will never listen to my own wisdom on this, but maybe it is better to simply start my garden from seeds - outside. The first issue anyone who knows me knows I will have with this is I simply could never …
The Lake Where You Live
If you’re like me there are few things you enjoy more than when the grandkids visit at the lake. In our case, daughter Sonya and husband Chad spend an extended Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis and attend the Indy 500.
Free workshop for shoreland owners in Northwoods
Do you own lake or river shoreline? Are you interested in learning about how to best maintain and improve it, or even preserve it for the future? If so, you are encouraged to attend a free workshop for shoreland owners on Monday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. …
Join your neighbors for Northwoods LIGHTS OUT!
Have you ever seen the Milky Way and imagined being transported to other worlds? Remember the fun of staying up on a summer’s night chasing fireflies? Have you watched meteors streak across the night sky? Well, here’s your chance to rediscover these wonders with your family or neighbors by participating …
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