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Outdoors

Wisconsin to again allow hunting for sharp-tailed grouse

A sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall in Wisconsin, the first since 2018, with the season running from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said an application period will run until Aug. 1 for entry into a limited-drawing lottery. Preference points from ...

Ruffed grouse count dips, but hunting prospects still strong

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released data from its annual spring survey of ruffed grouse, showing a slight decrease from 2024. Numbers, however, are still significantly up from the five-year average. "Although we observed a decrease in drumming ...

Gladstone awaits pro anglers

GLADSTONE — The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Qualifier comes to Gladstone next week, marking a significant event for both the community and competitive fishing enthusiasts. It’s organized in partnership with and sponsored by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, ...

Summer welcomes the new generations

It's July, which for the northwoods seems like summer already is halfway over. We're far enough north that most breeding seasons get crammed into June, yet far enough south that the warmer conditions should last into September, allowing young animals time to mature. Conditions so far seem ...

Holiday weekend campaign promotes safe boating

IRON MOUNTAIN — Operation Dry Water, a national campaign to promote sober boating, is underway this holiday weekend. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in boating fatalities and a significant cause of on-the-water incidents. The ...

IM’s Pewabic Hill trails near the finish line

IRON MOUNTAIN — A project that further puts Dickinson County on the map as a top biking destination is nearing completion, aided by a state grant and plenty of local perseverance. The Pewabic Hill multi-use trail system just east of downtown Iron Mountain weaves through 85 acres of city ...