Disposing of your Halloween Pumpkins

Disposing of your Halloween Pumpkins As the Halloween season comes to an end, here are a few ways you can properly dispose of your pumpkins that are beginning to rot and mold. There are proper ways to dispose of your pumpkins to mitigate both methane release and the...

Ruffed Grouse Population Increases in Northern WI

The ruffed grouse is a native Wisconsin species and popular upland hunting bird. Those of us in Forest County are familiar with them. We often see them on gravel roads in the fall and hear the thumping of their wings when walking in the woods. Their population is...

Fall Colors in Forest County

  Fall Colors in Forest County have peaked in the last few weeks. During the peak color this photo was taken from our drone. The Forest County Land Conservation/Land Information Department has a DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone that has many different uses in the...

FCAL – Fall Environmental Day

FCAL – Fall Environmental Day

On Thursday, September 26th, high school students from Forest County schools gathered at the City Beach in Crandon for the annual Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) - Fall Environmental Day. Students spent a few hours in the morning learning about various...

Wake boats: The Monster Trucks of Wisconsin Lakes

Wake boats have rapidly become a prominent feature on Wisconsin lakes, drawing attention and controversy alike. Known for their powerful engines and ability to create massive wakes, these boats are often likened to monster trucks for their size, power, and disruptive...

Deer Fawns

Deer Fawns

Last Friday and early this week, we had a couple new additions to our deer herd at the Forest County Deep Park. It made me think that it's that time of year ... when you can almost stumble over a well-hidden fawn. White-tailed deer fawns are usually born about six...

No Mow May

NATIVE PLANT PICK-UP WILL BE FRIDAY 8-4 IN THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE (by the tank). I had to jump the gun last weekend and mow my lawn for all the family that was coming for Memorial Day. Many people have committed to not mowing their yards in May, allowing flowering...