OUTDOORS
10th Annual Boulder Junction Lions Walleye Classic Oct. 4-5
The Boulder Junction Lions Club will host their 10th Annual Walleye Classic on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 on fourteen Boulder Junction township lakes: Allequash, Escanaba, Big Muskellunge, Little John, Clear, Island, Trout, Wild Rice, Boulder, Little Crooked, High, Fishtrap, or White Sand (Boulder Junction).
DNR reminds hunters to boat safely this waterfowl season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water. Cooler temperatures, unpredictable weather and heavy gear can turn a routine outing into a dangerous situation if safety isn’t a top priority.
The Lake Where You Live
The leaves are coming down now, just a few at a time. Oak, maple, birch, they float on the near-shore surfaces of Birch Lake, just enough of them so that now and then I hook one while retrieving the jigs with which I once knew (but seem to have forgotten) …
Pro fishermen stop at MHLT to entertain the kids
Major League Fishing (MLF), which includes the Bass Pro Tour circuit, held a tournament in Minocqua this week, the Knighten Industries Heritage Cup presented by Bass Boat Technologies. It’s the second of four events in the second year of the Fishing Clash Team Series.
Bright sun, cool nights leads to brilliant fall colors
Fall is just around the corner, as signalled by chilly weather at the start of the month, shorter days, the absence of migratory birdsong and the return of pumpkin spice lattes on coffee shop menus. But the most visible marker of the coming season has yet to come out in …
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Know the law before heading out to hunt, be safe too
Hunting season is underway in Wisconsin. Whether that means bowhunting for whitetails, baiting for bears or chasing birds through timber, those who pursue wild game should know the rules and be safe while doing it. Lead Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warden for Oneida and Vilas counties Chris Bartelt spoke …
Hovering hummingbirds hanging around
There are a lot of different birds in the Northwoods. One of the more unique, and tiniest, is the hummingbird. Flapping their wings at high speeds, hummingbirds are also known for their fast heartbeats and hovering ability.
Time to Kick the Kids Out
Now that mother whitetail is finished weening off her new offspring, it is the time of year when “mom,” wants to be on her own as she approaches that special time of the year. It is only natural that the young ones cannot figure out why their mother is trying …
Seeking public comment on updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats. First published in 2005, it was updated in …
Watch for reptiles and amphibians on state’s roads this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall.
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DNR launches updated air quality data map
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution levels based on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
The Lake Where You Live
So your lake group has a big project to do, but limited funds. Maybe a grant would help. But winning a grant means writing a good proposal. To that end, the Oneida County Lakes and Rivers Association is offering a Grant Writing Seminar on Friday, Sept. 26. And, for Oneida …
The joy of bird hunting with a dog
Dogs are one of the most popular domesticated pets in the world. When it comes to hunting birds, the right breed could make the experience more enjoyable for the hunter and the dog. Ruffed grouse season is coming up soon for hunters. Having the right dog on the hunt could …
Deer and birds and bears, oh my!
Hunting season is just getting started in the Northwoods. Tomorrow is opening day for bow hunting and upland bird hunting and bear hunting is in full swing. Migratory bird hunting, in some capacity, has already begun, but, for the Northern Zone, the regular season will kick off on Sept. 27.
The Lake Where You Live
A person has to wonder sometimes whether loons are safer in their winter waters on the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico than in their breeding territory here in the north. True, while in the migratory phase they’ve faced calamities like botulism outbreaks and poisoning from oil spills. But here …
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