Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land & Water Conservation Department.
For more information contact Kayla Littleton, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at
Every November, Northern Wisconsin transforms. For many residents and visitors, rifle deer season is more than just a hunting period; it’s a cultural event, a conservation tool, and a deep-rooted tradition that ties generations together. Cabins fill with relatives,...
An unused well provides a direct path for contaminants and pollutants to the groundwater that supplies your nearby working well. Left uncapped, an abandoned or unused well can threaten the safety and quality of the drinking water from your new well. To protect your...
Northern Wisconsin is home to a diverse array of wildlife, but few species embody the spirit of the region as distinctly as the ruffed grouse. Known for its unique drumming sound and ability to thrive in challenging environments, this upland bird is a favorite among...
Fall webworms are a common moth in the tiger moth family (Erebidae) and native to North America. In Wisconsin, they are most noticeable from late July through September, when caterpillars feed inside large, loosely constructed silken nests at the tips of branches....
International bat week is observed in Wisconsin as part of the national observance which runs October 24th – 31st each year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources uses this time to raise awareness about the importance of bats, the threats they face, and how...
Forest products week, established in 1960 by congressional proclamation and signed by President John F. Kennedy, recognizes the importance of forest resources to the nation’s history, economy, and daily life. In Wisconsin, forests cover nearly half the state, and the...
Northern Wisconsin offers a landscape abundant in forests, rivers, and wetlands—ideal habitats for a variety of fur-bearing species, including beavers, minks, muskrat, foxes, and fishers. The state’s trapping history is tied closely to both subsistence and commerce....
The Forest County Association of Lakes invites the public to join them on Saturday, October 10th, from 10am-noon at the Argonne Town Hall (8842 Black Bear Ave, Argonne WI 54511) for the Forest County Wake Boat Forum. All Forest County residents and riparian owners are...
Waterfowl season has arrived in northern Wisconsin. The 2026 regular Canada goose season in Wisconsin’s northern zone has already been open since September 16th, and the Northern duck season begins September 26th. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural...
It’s that time of year again, bow season has officially started in Wisconsin. Each year, thousands of hunters take to the woods with bows in hand, seeking not only game but also the tranquility and challenge that bow hunting offers. Whether you’re a seasoned archer or...
he Wisconsin bear hunting season is officially here! The bear season starts September 9th and will run through October 13th. For hunters in Forest County, this year’s season promises both opportunity and challenge, with regulations, quotas, and conditions shaping the...
Wild rice, known as manoomin to Ojibwe people, is culturally and ecologically significant plant found in shallow, gently flowing waters of northern Wisconsin’s Great Lakes region. It thrives in mucky or organic lake bottoms with water depths between six inches and...