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Snapshot Wisconsin celebrates 10-year anniversary and collection of 100 million photos
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos.
Universal trails, adaptive gear help all Wisconsinites explore state parks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that Wisconsin’s state parks, forests and recreation areas offer a variety of universal recreation options available across the state. These include equipment available to borrow, such as adaptive kayaks, all-terrain wheelchairs and beach wheelchairs, and amenities such as accessible fishing …
Safety tips to have fun at the beach
Summer draws locals and tourists to Northwoods beaches, but health officials urge caution. There are many things to do at the beach whether it’s swimming, sun tanning, tossing the ball around, building sandcastles or just relaxing.
DNR concludes efforts to trap black bear involved in Barron County attack
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded efforts to trap the black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County. The sow and cub involved have not been observed since the attack.
Applications for 2026 upriver lakes sturgeon spearing season due today
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2026 sturgeon spearing season is Aug. 1.
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Search Wisconsin’s waters for invasive species Aug. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to participate in Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day and help search for invasives across the state on Saturday, Aug. 9.
The Lake Where You Live
We’ve seen the beetles decimate the American elms and the emerald borers destroy the ash trees. Now another important tree species is under threat.
Northwoods Almanac
“I found several stands of goldenrods in flower on July 18, which for me is a harbinger of the coming autumn. We are blessed with at least 10 species of native goldenrods in northern Wisconsin, which are somewhat challenging to identify, so I usually just default to the generalized ID …
DNR continuing investigation of Barron County black bear attack
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in Barron County.
11-year-old catches two muskies on back-to-back days, one a fish of a lifetime
The Keelers have been coming to the Northwoods for generations — the family having a shack in the Manitowish Waters area. When they were up recently, 11-year-old Otto Keeler landed a pair of muskies, a fish species many consider to be the ultimate catch in freshwater fishing and what’s often …
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Swirls, streaks signal toxic threat in Northwoods waters
Streaks of pea soup-colored water and paint-like swirls may signal a silent summer threat: blue-green algae blooms that can release harmful toxins in lakes throughout Wisconsin, including those in the Northwoods.
DNR publishes 2025 fish stocking summary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes. The DNR raises millions of yearling and fingerling fish to stock into Wisconsin waters every year. Over 5 million fish were stocked in 2024, which helped fulfill the quotas …
DNR seeking volunteers to teach new hunters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
ATV/UTV safety is a must for children this summer
With thousands of children and teens across Wisconsin gearing up for outdoor adventures this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges families to take ATV and UTV safety seriously.
Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival supports tick-born illness treatment
The Annual Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Torpy Park in Minocqua. In addition to racing on Lake Minocqua, there will be the St. Germain PrimeTimers Food Court, Rotary Dragon’s Breath Beer Tent, children’s activities, and live music.
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