General Fishing Season Opens May 1
Based on early harvest reports, the DNR predicts anglers across the state will have a successful opening weekend.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update
This week's construction update for our region from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Natural Connections: Leafy Liverworts
This week's outdoor features story from Emily Stone
DNR: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears
Follow these steps to avoid attracting black bears
Natural Connections: The Smells Of Spring Rain
This week's 'Natural Connections' article from Emily Stone
Natural Connections: Find A Puddle And Some Happiness
Nature relieves mild depression, reduces stress, and increases happiness for both adults and children.
Natural Connections: The Lessons Of A Northwoods Spring
Emily Stone: "Nature itself is a tool we can use to stay healthy and happy"
2021 Ojibwe Spring Harvest Season Underway
Wisconsin DNR reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right
DNR Continues Partnership With USDA To Manage Wolf Conflicts
DNR: Timely Call To USDA Remains Best Practice For Livestock And Pet Owners
Natural Connections: Protecting Birds From Your Windows
"Bird-proofing our windows feels like a great way to increase happiness this spring"
Burnett County Deer Herd Depopulated Due To CWD
DATCP confirms that a white-tail deer herd at a Burnett County breeding farm that tested positive for CWD in 2020 was depopulated on March 3, 2021
Natural Connections: Spring Is Just Around The Corner - And Winter Is, Too!
"At this time of year, it feels like spring is just around the corner…and winter is, too!"
Spooner Hatchery Among Two DNR Investigating For Disproportionate Amount Of Stocked Female Walleye
The DNR announced the agency identified a potential issue with a disproportionate amount of female hatchery-reared extended growth walleye
Natural Connections: Wood Frog Winter
“The snow is melting, and the soil is warming…is that good or bad for wood frogs?”
In-Person Hunter Safety Classes Begin April 1
Social Distancing, In-Class Limits, Room Setup And Face Coverings Among Safety Protocols
Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by March 15.
Wisconsin DNR Announces February Wolf Harvest Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Monday that a wolf harvest season will take place Feb. 22-28, 2021
WILL Sues Wisconsin DNR For Ignoring State Law Requirement To Schedule Wolf Hunt
WILL: DNR is required by 2011 state law to hold wolf hunt between November and February
Natural Connections: The Demise Of The Monarch
Should we work hard and make sacrifices just to save a single species of butterfly?
Natural Connections: Observing Woodland Dramas With Lois Nestel
This week's featured outdoors article from Emily Stone
Natural Connections: Rime Ice And Hoarfrost Make The Hidden Visible
"I filled my lungs with a deep drink of air—now with some of its secrets made visible by the magic of winter"
Natural Connections: New Year’s Resolutions
"The world isn’t exactly a safe place for moving freely right now"
Natural Connections: Christmas Every Morning
"Well, the trail cam worked—but I don’t need a trail cam in order to see deer. I replaced the card and let my excitement begin to rise for a second time."
Gypsy Moth Population In Wisconsin Increases
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) caught 83,720 gypsy moths in 10,139 traps in Wisconsin this summer
