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Outdoors

Fathers encouraged to set an example for safety

IRON MOUNTAIN — Along with Father’s Day weekend comes some safety reminders for boaters and off-road travelers. Statistics show boaters who wear life jackets and take boater safety courses are most likely to stay safe. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notes that ...

Big Shooters collect honors at Wisconsin statewide meet

CHANNING — Five members of the Big Shooters Club based at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club earned top medals at the Brown County Statewide Shoot in De Pere, Wis. Shooters were challenged to test their skills against the best in Wisconsin in various events, including .22 pistol, .22 ...

Alpha silhouette shoot

Brandon and Mason Koch were among the participants at the Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club’s annual Savannah Marcell Memorial Silhouette Shoot. The free event for youth ages 6 to 17 gave shooters of all experience levels a chance to win medals under the supervision of experienced club members and ...

Snakes in the yard … maybe more in the future

Advisory: Mature content, though in snake form. Last Saturday had my mom’s youngest son and wife; her grandddaughter and two great-grandchildren; and grandson, wife and toddler great-grandddaughter all up for a marvelous weekend of good food and great company. (Pasties — mandatory — ...

It’s a ‘free’ weekend for fishing, riding trails, entering parks

IRON MOUNTAIN — This is “Three Free Weekend” in Michigan and “Free Fun Weekend” in Wisconsin. The events are similar, but here are the particulars in each state for activities today and Sunday: MICHIGAN Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride ...

Boats to race in Marinette

MARINETTE, Wis. — The inaugural Queen Marinette “Run the River” Powerboat Races will take place this weekend on the Menominee River. American Pro Boaters Association sanctioned races are set for noon to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. About 60 to 70 race drivers from all over the country will ...