Over the last seventy years, northern Wisconsin has experienced increasing development. Housing density maps from 1940, 1990, and 2010 clearly show cumulative density throughout the decades, particularly in the lakes regions. What does this mean for loons? Loss of...
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the latest state data show Wisconsin recently recorded the highest number of Lyme disease cases in state history. Experts are urging residents to be mindful of the ticks carrying it as they become more active across the state....
A stalemate between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker that threatened a $1.2 billion plan to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes appears to have been settled after the Trump administration offered assurances it will cover its share of...
Sheila Johnston’s cool photo from this spring shows her favorite loon, Lena. Lena was a victim of an early-season eviction last May and spent weeks recuperating. We are delighted to see her back this year and re-paired on her old territory. With some luck, she...
It’s that time of year where we see young wildlife throughout the Northwoods. The Wisconsin DNR is reminding people to keep wildlife wild, especially when it comes to fawns. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, do not touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a...
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The Fishing Finder was developed to make your Wisconsin fishing easier. IT'S HERE! The Wisconsin Fishing Finder is now available to help you plan your next fishing trip. Give it a look. It will become your online resource (available on all platforms) for getting more...
Native bird populations in the U.S. and Canada have declined by nearly 3 billion birds since 1970. You can help birds during this key time by taking a few small steps.Photo credit: Jacob Collison MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...
Wisconsin’s inland fishing season opens across the state Saturday. The Wisconsin DNR asks those hitting the water to be careful not to spread aquatic invasive species. They say to remove all plants and animals from boats before moving them, drain any water, and never...
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring....