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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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Fish Like a GIRL
Those who know me know I could not possibly get all the way through the month of April without talking about Citizen Science Month. For me, citizen science is some of the most fun things I get to do throughout the year. It is fun to get out and learn …
Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting set for July 11
“Quakes to Our Lakes: What’s Shakin’?” is the theme for the annual Northwoods Six-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting, set for Friday, July 11, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Nicolet College.
The Lake Where You Live
The fishing season opens next weekend. Have I looked forward to it? Of course, but that doesn’t mean I’ll actually fish. Opening day, for me, is more personal than a square on the calendar.
Is the boat ready for open water?
Many have been there — waiting at the launch ramp while someone slowly slides their trailer into the water for the first time of the year. Excitement is high as the outboard of the boat at the landing turns over … again, and again, and again, but to no avail.
Spring brings bats back out of hibernation
As temperatures continue to rise and daylight hours increase, bats across northern Wisconsin are beginning to emerge from hibernation, just as many other species are. With the bats’ nocturnal nature, however, they may be some of the less thought about species. This emergence can be observed not only in the …
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