If local observations are any indication, this so far has been one of the poorest in terms of birds at the feeders in the 10 winters I have spent here. The usual all-year resident birds remain. Black-capped chickadees in abundance, with their cheerful chatter. Noisy blue jays and common crows, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s early season trout season will open Saturday, Jan. 4, and run through May 2 on designated early season streams, which includes the Pine River and Popple River in Florence County. The season calls for the use of artificial lures only and trout caught will need to ...

This time of year, I find myself thinking of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” and our own “partridge.” In reality, North America has no native partridge — what we call partridge are ruffed grouse, a relative in the same family, the Phasianidae, which also includes quail, pheasants, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday confirmed the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Menominee County. Menominee County’s boundaries are the same as the boundaries of the Menominee Indian Reservation. Current tribal ...

FLORENCE, Wis. — Northern Saddle Club, a family-oriented trail riding club in Florence County, has made improvements at the Bush Lake Flats and Hall’s Creek equestrian trails. The work was aided by matching grants from the Wisconsin Horse Council and includes new trails and trail markers, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Snowmobile trails are open in some areas of the Upper Peninsula, but the wait continues in Dickinson and Iron counties. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds enthusiasts to purchase a trail permit. Permits are valid for one season. They can be bought online ...