OUTDOORS
Morels are a big draw in spring
In spring, nothing is more alluring to a mycophile than the elusive morel mushroom. Mycophiles, or devotees of mushrooms, head to the woods each spring in hopes of finding the elusive morel.
Fish Like a GIRL
This is so important to me — getting kids into the outdoors — whether that is fishing, hunting, trapping, or simply learning more about what lives where, how to create habitat, or the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem.
Prepare for ATV/UTV riding season by taking a safety education course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages off-road recreationists to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by taking an approved course. In 2024 alone, 40 people died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin, with most of them not wearing helmets. Simple steps can prevent fatalities, highlighting the importance of a safety …
Love it and leave it (alone)
As the weather warms and the sun brings people out of their homes for walks in the woods and fields, they are likely to encounter more wildlife. Walking along the edge of a wooded area, or even stepping behind a garage or outbuilding, can bring people close to baby fawns …
Tie on a swim jig to catch more bass
It has been said that nearly anyone can catch a bass on a swim jig. When the bite is hot, and the fish are active, that is likely true. But the same could be said about a number of baits. But a swim jig does make a great search bait, …
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Incidental take notice for Iron County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County.
DNR announces milkweed as 2025 plant species of the year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces milkweed as the Rare Plant Monitoring Program’s 2025 Plant of the Year and encourages planting milkweed to help monarchs.
The Lake Where You Live
From my living room recliner I can reach over and open one of the double-hung windows in the wall that faces Birch Lake. I can do this to let a cool evening breeze come in through the screen. In the bargain I let in something even better. The lake ice …
‘Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region’
In spring, a good deal of some land owners’ attention turns to creating habitat, or enhancing what is already on their land. Wildlife is certainly one of the biggest draws for those coming to the Northwoods. That said, there is not a better time for this book to be released, …
Does No Mow May do enough?
No Mow May, and it’s social media counterpart, #NoMowMay, originated somewhere between 2019 and 2020 in the United Kingdom, depending on the source. Taken literally, it asks home owners and property managers to not mow at all during the month of May or, at least, to mow less. The idea …
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The art and science of area bat monitoring training
Are you a night owl? Intrigued by a night paddle? Want to know more about nature after dark? Ever wondered what wings around us in the dark … using night to protect themselves while providing a host of insect consumptive services … curious about how we can see, or more …
2025 Clean Boats Clean Waters trainings available in Vilas
Between 2020-24, over $2 million have been spent on preventing and managing aquatic invasive species like Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed. Much of this cost is paid by the state, but a portion of it is carried by local lake organizations, municipalities, and other invested groups.
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week I wrote a bit about how things in fishing change so rapidly in the spring. But those changes are not happening that fast just in the water. The same is true on land. I took a hike with about 30 other people at the Tara Lila Ripco Road …
Ni-Miikanaake Chapter of North Country Trail hiking event tomorrow
The Ni-Miikanaake (NMK) Chapter of the North Country Trail (NCT) offers a community hiking event on Saturday, May 17. The event will feature a 3-mile hike along with a post-hike gathering for food, fellowship, and a chapter membership meeting.
The Lake Where You Live
Many people write about the outdoors. Some can make readers feel like we’re actually out there, on the lake, in the woods, wearing the boots or snowshoes. Far fewer also help us appreciate the why of going outside — what makes our experiences so transcendant, so essential. Dave Greschner is …
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