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Be bear aware and take steps to avoid conflicts with black bears this spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, encounters with wildlife, including bears, increase.
UW-Madison students visit Kemp Natural Resources Station to spend spring in the woods
Each spring, a cohort of University of Wisconsin forestry students makes the trek from Madison to Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff to spend their spring break in the woods. It is part of the FWE 305 Forest Operations class, which is taught during the winter semester by Scott Bowe, …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Crabgrass management is frequently part of discussions involving spring lawn care practices. Always take an integrated approach to crabgrass management in lawns, focusing on sound cultural practices for optimum results, rather than just relying on preemergence herbicides.
Strutin’ their stuff
It’s hard to believe that 50 years ago we traded the state of Missouri for our ruffled grouse, for a small flock of turkeys in return. That particular flock was relocated over to the western side of Wisconsin. Now, if you fast forward to last year’s harvests totals, it resulted …
State’s beaver management plan being updated
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is updating the state’s beaver management plan right now. DNR furbearer specialist Shawn Rossler works on all things related to furbearer species. While he’s not in the field, he works closely with the biologists who are. Rossler also is helping coordinate the updating …
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2026 youth turkey hunt kicks off spring season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters that there’s still time to plan and participate in the 2026 statewide youth turkey hunt April 11-12.
2026 Spring Hearing April 13
The 2026 Spring Hearing will be held in each county in person on April 13 and online from April 13-15. The annual Spring Hearing is an opportunity for the public to provide input on a wide array of natural resources-related proposed rule change questions presented by the Department of Natural …
From block to block: Time Capsule Decoys
“You got some history there, young man,” Kenley Cordts, 90, of Tomahawk told me as a I leafed through a book titled “Ducks and Men: Forty years of co-operation in conservation.” The book, copy written in 1978, tells the story of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), and the beginnings of its …
White Deer Triathlon in Boulder Junction May 16
The White Deer Triathlon is returning to Boulder Junction on May 16. Early bird registration opened Jan. 5 for a discounted rate, and regular registration is open now through May 8. The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce has hosted this event since 2015, with a brief hiatus in 2021 and …
The Lake Where You Live
Thousands, maybe millions, of expectant mothers now populate the waters under your lake’s ice. Fishes with bellies full of eggs await the environmental signals (mainly water temperature) that will trigger their species to spawn.
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Own woodland in Wisconsin or Midwest?
Apply now for the 2026 Wisconsin Coverts Project Workshop — a free one-of-a-kind experience designed for private landowners who want to improve woodlands for wildlife.
Volunteers needed to count cranes
The International Crane Foundation will sponsor the 50th Annual Midwest Crane Count on Saturday, April 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. More than 2,000 volunteer participants from throughout Wisconsin and portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota will participate in the spring survey, which gathers information on the …
Take a field trip with the Natural Resources Foundation
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) has just announced 280 outdoor adventures available during its 2026 Field Trip season.
DNR seeking public input on 2026 deer season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state’s Citizen Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public feedback on Wisconsin’s deer management, including harvest quotas, season structure and more ahead of the 2026 deer season.
DNR seeking safety education instructors
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Safety Education programs are seeking avid hunters, passionate recreationalists and outdoor enthusiasts to join their safety education volunteer corps.
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