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2023 InSayner Mountain Bike Race includes eBike Race
Registration is now open for the InSayer Mountain Bike Race and eBike Race. The race, which takes place on Saturday, June 10, is a fundraiser for the Musky Mountain Bike Trails. There are two routes available to riders which travel through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Northwoods …
DNR deer management committee agrees with CDAC recommendations in Northern Forest Zone
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) deer advisory committee recently met to review the recommendations of the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs), who met earlier this month to formulate those recommendations. After reviewing the recommendations in all of the Northern Forest Zone, they left those recommendations as the CDACs made …
Musky season opener is this weekend
Each year musky season above Highway 64 opens on the Saturday closest to Memorial Day. For musky anglers, this weekend is one they have waited for since ice on last year. It is time to get back out and get after those fish of 10,000 casts.
Walleyes for Tomorrow ‘23 stocking recap
Walleyes for Tomorrow is an effort to restore healthy walleye reproduction cycles and habitats in lakes across the state.
Fish Like a GIRL
I am sure it comes as no surprise to anyone who reads my column that I love fishing. Bass fishing and fishing tournaments fill up most of the weekends in my summers.
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The Lake Where You Live
When the ice goes off the lakes, various things inevitably happen. Among them: the walleyes begin their spawning ritual. The loons return. And the frogs start calling. Step out at night and if you live near water you’re likely to hear them, a choir of different songs that average out …
Mosquito control can kill our bees, butterflies and birds
In recent years, the fear of mosquito-borne illnesses and sense of physical discomfort has led many Wisconsinites to apply pesticides in their yards in order to kill adult mosquitoes. The application is typically done through a hired contractor specialized in mosquito control or self-application.
Enroll now in hunter education courses
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for the 2023 hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety, the DNR has classes available. It’s never too early to think about …
Enjoy a panfishing spring fling this weekend
Spring is the time when every living thing in the wild seems to reawaken after a long winter slumber. This can be seen on land, in the air, and in the water. As the sun moves higher in the sky, water in lakes and rivers starts to warm. Shallow, calm …
Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership grants cover a variety of projects
At last week’s Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership (WHIP) meeting, coordinator Rosie Page updated the steering committee on the status of several grants that keep terrestrial invasive species projects going throughout the Northwoods.
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Land O Lakes Fish and Game Club celebrates their 75th year
The winter of 1948 had been a particularly hard one on the deer herd. A small group of concerned citizens in Land O’ Lakes came together to discuss what might be done to help improve conditions for deer in the area. From there, the Land O’ Lakes Fish and Game …
Fish Like a GIRL
It is opening weekend of fishing, 50 degrees and raining. What could be more perfect? Oh, run the year’s first tournament for the series you own. Check and check. The series Chet and I run, the Wisconsin Bass Team Trail, held our first tournament of the year on the Stevens …
The Lake Where You Live
April 30 When the ice leaves the lake, winter is over. And now we know the end is near, although a first look outside on this Sunday morning indicated otherwise. I woke to a strong north wind blowing snow against the windows. A couple of inches covered the deck. As …
Campground openings in the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest will be delayed
Much of the 1.5 million acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF) has experienced more snowfall than usual during the 2022-23 season. Due to safety concerns caused by lingering snowpack and high water in areas, it is anticipated that the opening of the CNNF’s 53 developed campgrounds will be delayed …
Oneida County forestry, recreation and land committee reviews recreation comment
At this month’s Oneida County forestry committee meeting, the committee heard the recap of results from the public comment period for the Oneida Outdoor Recreation Plan. In total, the plan survey received 1,070 responses. The survey results stated, while not significantly significant of the entire population, the responses did provide …
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