by Greg Schmitz | Oct 8, 2025 | News
As dwindling brook trout populations are a concern across Wisconsin, conservation efforts in Iron County are increasing viable habitats for the native species. Fish population spikes are being observed at Kaari Creek and the Tyler Forks River after major culvert...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 4, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Golden oyster mushrooms are a striking variety of the oyster mushroom family, known for their bright yellow caps and fan-like shape. Native to subtropical regions of East Asia, they thrive in warm, humid environments and are often cultivated for their culinary appeal....
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 3, 2025 | News
Known to some as the “Freshwater Everest,” if you want to explore this mountain, you don’t go up, you go down. In the middle of Lake Superior, near the boundary between Canadian and US waters, sits the Superior Shoal, a mountain that’s completely underwater. The shoal...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 1, 2025 | News
As we get deeper into fall, water temperatures will be going down on area lakes. The DNR says that makes it especially important to take extra precautions like wearing a life jacket. They say hypothermia can impair your ability to swim or stay afloat. “Life jackets...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 1, 2025 | News
When you think of all the species of wildlife that call the Northwoods home, deer mice probably aren’t what first comes to mind. But a local researcher says they’re essential. The Northwoods is home to two species of deer mice—the North American and White Footed. Dr....
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 30, 2025 | News
A new treatment is being developed for seasonal protection of Lyme disease, which is on the rise in Wisconsin. Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Seth Lederman, CEO of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, the company licensing the...