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Outdoors

Pete Church derby prizes awarded

AURORA, Wis. — A 36 1/2-inch northern pike catch highlighted the Pete “Toad” Church Ice Fishing Derby hosted Jan. 20 by the Homestead-Aurora Conservation Club. Grant Larson registered the big pike as 155 participating anglers could fish any waters during Wisconsin’s free fishing ...

Learn about angling opportunities in Florence and Forest counties

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites the public to join DNR staff members from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wis., for the first meeting of a six-part series focused on northeast Wisconsin fisheries management. The ...

Short-tailed weasel welcomes the white stuff

At least one creature might be more excited than snowmobilers and skiers that the region finally has decent snow. A short-tailed weasel has regularly visited our Six Mile Lake home during late fall and winter. It first appeared in mid-November, skittering across a yard dug up for a septic ...

Wisconsin fisheries meeting Jan. 29 at Wild Rivers center in Florence

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a series of informational meetings across the northeast region to educate anglers on fisheries management topics. The sessions will be held in person and via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. over the next few months, giving the ...

Free fishing next weekend in Wisconsin

OUTDOORS REPORT IRON MOUNTAIN — The Pete “Toad” Church Ice Fishing Derby hosted by Homestead-Aurora Conservation Club takes place Saturday, Jan. 20, coinciding with Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend. Register in advance at Bob’s Midland Service in Aurora, Wis., and fish anywhere. ...

Add more outdoors in 2024

When it comes to nature-based fun and learning, we’ve got you covered. Everyday adventurers, weekend warriors and everyone in between – you’re all welcome in Michigan’s big green gym. “No matter where you live or where you’d like to go, our state has a wealth of quality public ...