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Locating early season bucks
Early season deer archery season is just around the corner, and every year about this time I receive many questions regarding the specific strategies that may be involved to pursue a buck in September.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
As the calendar turns to September, the vegetable garden season is gradually ending. Now is an excellent time to assess 2024 results and plan for the 2025 garden.
User groups will share woods, waters as hunting seasons start
The weather is still great for hiking, biking, and other silent sports such as kayaking. But September also marks the beginning of several hunting seasons.
2024 wild rice forecast shows below average outlook
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that northern Wisconsin’s wild rice crop production is generally below average this year across lakes, flowages and rivers.
Stafsholt calls for audit of fish and wildlife account as deficit looms
Earlier this year, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced it would have a $16 million deficit in the Fish and Wildlife Account by the year 2026. The announcement prompted considerable concern.
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Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers end regular season at Manitowish Waters Chain
The last stop of the regular season for the WBTT was on the Manitowish Waters Chain today. Teams started out the year on Lake Mohawksin in Tomahawk with a mostly smallmouth tournament.
No bad time for a spinner bait
Spinner baits are versatile baits. They allow an angler to fish anywhere in the water column. They are also a great search bait, allowing an angler to cover a lot of water quickly. As with many other baits, spinner baits come in a variety of styles and sizes. Their main …
Forest History Association of Wisconsin teams up with Menominee Tribe for webinar and conference series
The Forest History Association of Wisconsin is partnering with the Menominee Tribe’s historic preservation officer and forest manager to tell the story of change in the lives of tribal members and their forest that began over 200 years ago and continues even today.
Fish Like a GIRL
I am ready for fall. I have had enough of the heat and I’m ready for fall hoodies and a big old pot of venison chili. I still look forward to hunting season, even if I don’t get out as much as I used to.
The Lake Where You Live
Scientists tend to work behind the scenes, their contributions often unnoticed because they might not translate directly into visible changes.
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10th annual SepTimber Ride in Eagle River Sept. 14
Now in its 10th year, the SepTimber Ride in Eagle River has a route for your choosing — 28-mile trail ride, and a 60-kilometer or 100-kilometer scenic road rides. This great fall event will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. And, just like the previous nine years, participants can sample local …
Boulder Junction Lions Club Walleye Classic Oct. 5-6
Don’t miss the ninth annual walleye classic. A walleye fishing tournament on 14 Boulder Junction area lakes on Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is Saturday at the community center starting at 9 a.m.
Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament 2024
Head to St. Germain for the 36th Annual Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 6. This catch-and-release competition takes place on 10 area lakes and space is limited on the lakes so sign-up early to guarantee your lake of choice.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Plentiful rains have kept most area lawns green throughout the summer. Even though lawns are already green and growing, the prime time to fertilize is in the next two weeks.
Natural Resources Board hears about DNR plans to revisit Deer Management Units
At their regular August meeting, Scott Karel, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife policy specialist, approached the Natural Resources Board (NRB) for approval of a public hearing notice regarding Deer Management Units (DMU) by which deer are managed and deer hunt framework created based on those boundaries.
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