Beckie Gaskill
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Wolf conflicts in Wisconsin topic at Great Lakes Wolf Symposium
“You are in the area where wolves kill livestock,” said Dave Ruid, the USDA wildlife services northern region supervisor while speaking at the Great Lakes Wolf Symposium in Ashland earlier this month. He said there was a verified depredation just that morning, only a few miles from the symposium.
Grouse louse fairly common
There have been reports of grouse louse being found in grouse harvested in the Northwoods this fall. The look of these flies can be a bit off-putting to grouse hunters, but there is no real cause for concern, according to Department of Natural Resources ruffed grouse specialist Alaina Roth.
Prescribed burns help land managers create forage, habitat for wildlife
Historically, fire has provided the perfect habitat for various species of wildlife. Native people used prescribed burns in their land management processes as well. They understood how fire could be used for good, and put it to good use.
Fish Like a GIRL
As many know, I used to call myself an accidental birder. I have always thought it was cool to watch birds at a feeder and to see them in the woods and whatnot. But in recent years, I have gotten into Project FeederWatch and have also done more reporting of observations and checklists of birds wherever I happen to be.
Natural Resources Board hears proposal for changes to Wildlife Abatement and Claims Program
Brad Koele, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) northern district wildlife supervisor and former wildlife damage specialist came to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) with a final rule package for the Wildlife Damage Nuisance Control program, Chapter NR 12 of state statutes.
Vilas County land and water conservation committee forwards grant resolutions on to full county board
Last week, the Vilas County land and water conservation committee voted to forward on several resolutions from the department to the full county board. These resolutions involved grants for their boat decontamination program, a Lakes Monitoring effort and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) awareness and education efforts.
Science on Tap reveals insect trends in Wisconsin
PJ Liesch, director of the University of Wisconsin Department of Entomology Diagnostic Lab, handles approximately 2,500 insect identification requests every year. He was the most recent presenter at Science on Tap in Minocqua, a program through Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction.
Fish Like a GIRL
As many know, I used to call myself an accidental birder. I have always thought it was cool to watch birds at a feeder and to see them in the woods and whatnot. But in recent years, I have gotten into Project FeederWatch and have also done more reporting of observations and checklists of birds wherever I happen to be.
Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers battle wind on Winnebago Chain
The first weekend in October brought another Wisconsin Bass Team Trail season to a close, with anglers battling through some high winds on the Winnebago System. On day one, winds blew a stout 15-20 miles per hour out of the southwest.
