by Greg Schmitz | Sep 18, 2025 | News
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...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 18, 2025 | News
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...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 18, 2025 | News
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...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 13, 2025 | News
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...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 13, 2025 | Conservation Corner
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 10, 2025 | News
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...
