Last week was one of those gut-punch late winter weeks, with that big snowstorm we got at the start.
Hunting in Wisconsin is a tradition rooted in safety and responsibility – lessons learned before opening day. That tradition continues because hunter education instructors help pass those lessons on.
Well, if you were hoping spring had arrived to stay, this week is here to set you straight.
The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) this week announced that is=t has seen a recent uptick in blastomycosis cases in the area.
After a decent week with temps touching 50-plus degrees, we are dropping back down to highs in the 30s heading into the coming week.
Following the conclusion of the 2025 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) last week shared a summary of the year’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts.
"The line of birders with spotting scopes and giant cameras on tripods was much easier to spot than the owl. She blended in with the brush at the base of aspen trees in the fencerow. Northern hawk owls are relatively small raptors who act more like hawks. She was using her excellent vision to look for voles in the field below. Hawk owls hunt more with their eyes than most other owls, who tend to rely on precision hearing for catching prey under grass and snow," writes Emily Stone, Naturalist/Educator at the Cable Natural History Museum.
After that final burst of late-winter chill, the temperature is on its way back up this week.
The application period for Wisconsin's 2026 elk hunt in now open.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) last week announced that the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase.
After that stretch of spring-like sunshine and warmth, we were reminded quickly last week that winter still has a firm grip up here.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Monday, Feb. 23 through Friday, Feb. 27, a national event held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA).
The Lincoln County Forestry, Land and Parks Department is preparing to update its Outdoor Recreation Plan, and public input is sought.
"From the depth that the toes had clawed into the snow, and also the smooth surface on the bottom of the tracks, we determined that this big weasel had been wandering around yesterday afternoon or evening, when the snow was still soft. Those long claws, when used in combination with rear ankle joints that can rotate 180 degrees, allow fishers to climb down trees headfirst! " writes Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
We’re heading deeper into late winter/early spring conditions here in the Northwoods, and after a beautiful weekend full of sunshine, we’re all ready for the “spring” end of that equation to hit hard now. Wouldn’t that be nice? Alas, we know we’ve still got a long row to hoe!
Right now, loons are soaking up the sun on the coast of Florida waiting for the ice and snow to melt before returning to the Northwoods this summer to nest and breed.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week announced that approximately $6 million in grant funding was allocated to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments, and numerous area groups and initiatives were among those supported.
Mid-February is giving us that classic late-winter weather mix.
Students and educators from Lincoln County schools recently participated in the Annual Conservation Poster Contest, hosted by the Lincoln County Conservation Program.