by Greg Schmitz | Sep 15, 2026 | News
Lakes in the Northwoods are trending warmer. The increase has implications for wildlife health, algal blooms, and human enjoyment of the lakes. For nearly 50 years, there’s been consistent data from Trout Lake in Vilas County. There’s also less consistent data in the...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 11, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
It’s that time of year again, bow season has officially started in Wisconsin. Each year, thousands of hunters take to the woods with bows in hand, seeking not only game but also the tranquility and challenge that bow hunting offers. Whether you’re a seasoned archer or...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 5, 2026 | Lake news, News
Click on the link to read the full Wisconsin Lakes News Letter https://www.uwsp.edu/extension-lakes/2026/09/01/water-connects-us-all/ The newsletter for people interested in Wisconsin’s lakes Volume 51, Number 2 Fall 2026
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 5, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
he Wisconsin bear hunting season is officially here! The bear season starts September 9th and will run through October 13th. For hunters in Forest County, this year’s season promises both opportunity and challenge, with regulations, quotas, and conditions shaping the...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 29, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Wild rice, known as manoomin to Ojibwe people, is culturally and ecologically significant plant found in shallow, gently flowing waters of northern Wisconsin’s Great Lakes region. It thrives in mucky or organic lake bottoms with water depths between six inches and...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 24, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Weevils are small beetles belonging to the family Curculiondae, one of the largest and most diverse groups in the insect world. With found across nearly every continent and more than 60,000 known species, they are habitat. Their distinctive appearance often featuring...
