by Greg Schmitz | Oct 14, 2025 | News
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday to preserve cultural resources and languages of Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations. Evers said the order is meant reaffirm the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 14, 2025 | News
Five young bears now roam the wilds of northern Wisconsin, thanks to the help of a wildlife rehabilitation center north of Rhinelander. Wild Instincts posted video of the five cubs being released over the weekend. They’ve been raised over the last few months by the...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 12, 2025 | News
50 years ago, the first Rustic Road in Wisconsin received its formal designation. Now, the program is up to 126 roads spanning hundreds of miles across the state. Katie Thoresen / WXPR Sam Osborn has travelled every mile of designated Rustic Road in Wisconsin behind...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 12, 2025 | News
Warming up by a campfire can be a great way to spend a fall evening, but the DNR hopes you’ll get your firewood close to where you burn it. Moving firewood can give a ride to invasive species, spreading them to new areas. When untreated firewood is transported away...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 9, 2025 | News
More people are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere. A new survey by the National Wildlife Federation found nearly 20% of people don’t collect or remove fallen...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 9, 2025 | News
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input on its draft regional master plan for the North Central Forest. The North Central Forest encompasses 9,500 square miles in northern Wisconsin. It includes all or portions of the 20 counties...
