OUTDOORS
Dianna Lang: One of Minocqua’s valuable resources
If you’ve dialed 356-5266 in the last three decades, there’s a good chance you’ve spoken to Dianna Lang. That’s the number for the Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, where lang has worked for 27 years, answering calls and helping the community and visitors with whatever they need.
Net Gains: Walleyes for Tomorrow efforts showing promise for natural reproduction on Minocqua chain
Walleyes for Tomorrow, a non-profit organization with different chapters around the state, began its stocking efforts for the fourth straight year on the Minocqua chain.
Catch and release offers opportunity for the next generation of anglers
Many anglers fish simply for the sport of it, for the fun of pitting their skills against the instincts of the fish — enticing them to bite. Many anglers release most, if not all, of their catch back into the lake, to swim another day and possibly be caught by …
Oneida CDAC opts for antlerless tags, but not in all DMUs
This year County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) in the Northern Forest had a bit of a different look at managing the deer herd than in past years. For years the CDACs in Oneida and Vilas counties had asked to split their counties into two separate Deer Management Units (DMUs).
Do not forget to check the regs
As anglers make those last checks on the boat and make a note to grab some bait on the way to the lake, one thing they should also update themselves on are fishing regulations on the lake they intend to fish.
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Proper launch ramp etiquette keeps opening weekend smooth
As anglers gear up for opening weekend, launch ramps across the region are about to see their first major rush of the season. With the excitement of getting back on the water for the first time opening weekend comes with the usual tales of ramp-side chaos and frustration.
The Lake Where You Live
Has the change in the weather caught you by surprise? Back in early March I was getting ready for an early ice-out, taking fishing tackle inventory, preparing my gear.
What is the deal with fishing a worm?
Anglers often talk about their “deal.” For instance: “Weed edges at 14 feet were my deal this week.”
Be bear aware this spring
Spring has a way of waking up the world. Birds return with their cheerful songs, plants unfurl that unmistakable bright green, and animals that tucked themselves away for winter begin to reappear. Among those stirring creatures are Wisconsin’s black bears — a majestic sight to behold, but one that can …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
As spring progresses across Wisconsin, lawns are in various stages of greening up. Spring fertilization makes lawns greener, but having the absolute greenest lawn in spring is not necessarily better.
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CDACs to meet Tuesday evening in Vilas, Oneida
For the last several years, there has been a push by several counties in the Northern Forest deer management zone to return to habitat-based deer management units (DMUs). Similar management zones had been used for decades, up until just over a decade ago.
How to help birds during migration
This weekend, birders will be heading out on bird walks at Trees for Tomorrow as well as North Lakeland Discovery Center and likely other places throughout the Northwoods. Wisconsin’s Bird and Bird Watching Hotspots from TravelWisconsin.com offers a list of more than 300 bird watching hot spots throughout the state …
Department of Natural Resources launches Fishing Finder platform
Wisconsin anglers now have a new platform to head to when looking for new places to fish in the state. The interactive map includes all of the information formerly found on the Trout Regulation & Opportunities User Tool (TROUT) and much more.
The truth about mosquito sprays, topic of recent webinar
With the coming of spring, snow melting, and an increase in standing water as the weather warms, residents and visitors alike are sure to start to encounter more mosquitoes. These annoying summertime pests can make being outside less fun than if they were not around.
The 1st Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage in Plum Lake June 21
Get ready for an exhilarating day on the water and through the woods in this new event, the Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage. This one-of-a-kind event challenges paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts to traverse the scenic beauty of Plum Lake and Star Lake, with a rugged portage in between.
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