When can you expect peak fall color in your favorite Wisconsin destinations? Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report, which offers weekly updates in season for many state locations, suggests peak color around the second week of October for some northern destinations such...
The estimated number of wolves in Wisconsin has been around 1,200 for the last three years. This is according to revised estimates that take into account winter track surveys, live trapping, and GPS collar monitoring. DNR staff told the wolf advisory committee last...
Hunters taking to the woods in Wisconsin need to know the difference between an Elk and a Deer. The DNR says elk occasionally wander outside of where you would normally expect to find them in the Clam Lake and Black River ranges. That’s especially true during the fall...
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining...
The first human case of West Nile virus of the year in Wood County has been confirmed, prompting local health officials to advise residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites. This follows other cases in Wisconsin, affecting both humans and animals. West...
From butterflies to birds, Wisconsin’s home to some of the most fun-to-watch migrating animals, and you don’t want to miss these eight this fall. Just as we change many aspects of our daily lives in the winter, such as spending more time indoors and dressing entirely...
Fish harvested from the Moen Chain of lakes in Oneida County are no longer considered safe to eat. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued new consumption advisories for fish and deer in the Stella/Starks area...
housands of lakes and miles of rivers and stream span across northern Wisconsin. They’re a major part of life in the Northwoods from the recreation opportunities to the food they provide to the serene atmosphere that draws people to live and vacation in the region....
Cool temperatures and changing leaves can mean only one thing. Summer is over and fall is just around the corner. Today we will turn our attention to one of the most iconic fall birds of our northern forests: the ruffed grouse. This remarkable bird, with its mottled...
Hummingbirds are beginning their seasonal migration out of Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know about these tiny travelers. Blink and you might miss them! The hummingbirds that flocked to Wisconsin during the springtime are going to be making their way out of the...