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GreenFire presents literature review of wake boats effects on lake ecosystems at Lakes Convention
This year, at Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, David Ortiz, a fellow with Wisconsin’s GreenFire gave a presentation entitled The Effects of Wake Boats on Lake Ecosystem Health, which was a literature review.
The Lake Where You Live
None of us want invasive species in our lakes. But what happens when a non-native species that invaded becomes an integral part of the ecosystem?
Ruffed grouse drumming surveys show increase this year
Ruffed grouse are one of Wisconsin’s iconic wildlife species. It is one of the most popular upland game birds in the state. There has been concern in recent years that populations of ruffed grouse were on the decline.
Walleyes for Tomorrow presents at Wisconsin Water Week
Ken VanDenPlas from the Shawano Chapter chairman of Walleyes for Tomorrow said the chapter has run a walleye hatchery on Shawano Lake for the last 12 years.
Deer Management Assistance Program helps land owners manage their land for wildlife
While this is the time of year gardeners are thinking about gardening, and keeping deer out of their vegetable patches, this is also the time of year when hunters really start to focus on managing their land for deer populations as well as other wildlife. While everyone has a different …
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Help prevent the spread of invasive species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals all year long.
Fish Like a GIRL
Ah, summer. I have been so happy watching my garden grow like crazy for the past couple of years, especially since we bought our house and Chet created my raised beds. It seems almost anything will grow in them.
The Lake Where You Live
When asked, “How did you come to live on a lake up north,” you no doubt have a back story. Here is mine.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Insects feeding on plants are to be expected during the growing season. Insects such as caterpillars and Japanese beetles are clearly visible on the plant as they feed. Many others leave signs that indicate they are present.
Two recent wolf depredation incidents reported close to the Northwoods
In recent months, there were two wolf conflict incidents reported to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services that were close to the Northwoods. The first was called in on May 15 and took place in the town of Fifield.
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Upper Midwest Bass Challenge takes on Willow Flowage
On Sunday, June 23 Central Division anglers of the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series found themselves on the Willow Flowage.
2023 fish stocking totals available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released fish stocking totals for 2023. According to their press release, the department raises millions of yearling and fingerling fish each year and stocks them into Wisconsin waters. In 2023, over six million fish were stocked.
Lake Nokomis provides tough conditions for Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers
Saturday, June 29, was the second stop for anglers in the Wisconsin Bass Team Trail. They took on Lake Nokomis on a tough, seriously windy day.
Riders reminded to use caution when operating ATVs/UTVs
So far this year, 17 people have been killed in ATV/UTV accidents, according to a recent press release from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Two of those happened on a frozen waterbody when the vehicle broke through the ice. One of those was in Price County, and the other …
Fish Like a GIRL
This week, I have been working on some curriculum for a kids class I am helping to teach called Nature Explorers’ Camp. I get to spend a couple afternoon with a bunch of kids to teach them about stream monitoring and all of the cool critters we can find in …
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