by Greg Schmitz | Dec 13, 2025 | News
Wisconsin Public Service has some tips to keep your holiday lighting display from overloading your outlets, and your power bill. For strings of lights, make the move to LED strands, which use a lot less power compared to old, incandescent lights.Inspect your existing...
by Greg Schmitz | Dec 13, 2025 | Conservation Corner, News
When the first bitter cold of December sweeps across Wisconsin, a familiar ritual begins. Lakes glaze over with a thin, glassy sheet, and anglers itching for the season to begin start eyeing their gear. Early ice is a cherished tradition here, but it’s about the...
by Greg Schmitz | Dec 10, 2025 | News, Wake Boats
What’s the appropriate distance from shore to regulate enhanced wakes? In upcoming emails and blogs, Wisconsin Lakes will continue to outline why we support the Coalition’s position on reasonable regulation of enhanced wake recreation: 700 feet from shore, 30 feet of...
by Greg Schmitz | Dec 10, 2025 | News, Wake Boats
Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting! Tuesday, December 9, 2025 ~ 4:30pm Virtual meeting only – join from the comfort of your home! Register Here! Join with your new Executive Director, board, and fellow members across the state for your 2025 Annual...
by Greg Schmitz | Dec 6, 2025 | Conservation Corner
The 2025 Wisconsin nine-day gun season, held from November 22 to November 30, has wrapped up, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released preliminary statistics. While the season remains a cultural cornerstone for hunters across the state, the...
by Greg Schmitz | Nov 26, 2025 | Conservation Corner
The American Woodcock is one of Northern Wisconsin’s most intriguing and elusive birds. Often overlooked due to its cryptic plumage and secretive habits, this small, rotund shorebird has adapted to life far from the coasts, thriving in the brushy woodlands and...
