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Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association holding anonymous stakeholder survey
The Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA) is conducting an anonymous stakeholder survey through the summer of 2026. The survey is open to residents, property owners, visitors and anyone who uses or enjoys the Chain of Lakes.
Hardwoood Hearings
Restless in bed one night, I’d flip the pillow and stare and the starless ceiling. Enough illumination spun through my window where I could make out the light fixture of a moon. Whatever held my eyes open took my heartbeat too.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
Now that summer is here, we assume wilting plants indicate a shortage of water and the remedy is to water the plant. This may or may not be the cause, as there are several reasons why plants wilt besides dry soil.
The ultimate alternative
I remember times when I owned a boat, and the fish were very active on a particular lake and all of a sudden, another fisherman happened to see that I was doing quite well, so immediately he started his motor and slowly crept up to within casting distance of my …
Hardwoood Hearings
If not for having seen a wood duck open its wings to unburden most everyone, I too would be a carnation which fell shut without knowing the unmitigated piles of attraction under the sun. Their overwhelming beauty blossoms into my constant pursuit of their company.
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Conservation on point
It’s frequent that complete human lifetimes elapse without ever setting eyes on a brood of American woodcock (woodcock). Even those lifetimes spent tearing through the trunks with an over/under that also weave through stands of young timber in the spring can come up empty in stumbling across a hen woodcock …
Diving to make a difference
On each cast, there’s a risk to be run should a crankbait catch a rock, weed, log or ... toilet, treadmill, washer and dryer. A lot of anglers, dare I say nearly all, have left some kind of fishing equipment hooked to the bottom as their line snaps on a …
The Lake Where You Live
Fireworks look best over water, and if you doubt it, watch the people crowd around and the boats come out for lakefront Fourth of July displays. The sky explodes in colors caused by incandescence of elements and chemicals: Reds from strontium and lithium compounds, orange from calcium salts and carbonate, …
DNR seeking public comment on state park system strategic plan update
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on an update to the Wisconsin State Park System’s Strategic Plan. The Wisconsin State Park System contains 126 unique properties offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
U.P. Trappers Convention and Outdoor Expo in Escanaba July 10-11
Maybe it’s because there were lots of cold, frosty nights in May this year in the U.P. Maybe it’s because fur prices are improving — but for some reason trappers seem to be getting fired up early; many are already thinking about the October openers!
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Help stop the spread of invasive species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in Wisconsin’s waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, which began June 29 and continues through July 12, 2026.
Soo Line Railroad hike
Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE) is offering a public hike on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, along the route of the proposed new Hurley Montreal Trail. We’ll follow the Soo Line Railroad grade west from the Hurley Trailhead to Odanah Road North, site of the new …
Wild and Scenic rivers in western UP
The nation’s strongest river conservation program is showcased in the Ottawa National Forest, and several of these rivers have roots in Wisconsin. In the Ottawa alone, there are over 330 miles with formal Wild and Scenic designation, and about half those miles are in the Ontonagon system, which has a …
Traditional hunter safety course at Boulder Junction Shooting Range
The Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a traditional hunter safety course. The course will be offered in four sessions. The sessions will be held on Sunday, July 12, Wednesday, July 15, and Friday, July 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.; and on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
With our growing season advancing to mid-summer, harvesting vegetable crops becomes a staple on the gardening agenda. Some crops ripen off the plant, but most do not. Knowing when to pick ensures quality produce, so timely monitoring is necessary for optimum results.
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