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Health tips offered for colder weather

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the elements, especially if you're an older adult or have an underlying cardiovascular condition. Health experts warn extreme cold – or even prolonged exposure to normal winter ...

The ‘usual’ folks visiting feeders

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 ...

Early trout season, ice fishing derbies on January calendar

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 be immediately released. If the fish is deeply hooked, cut the line and let it go. Other tips on responsible catch and release can be found at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/ResponsibleRelease.html. Anyone wishing to participate will need a 2024-2025 fishing license and an ...

Spruce grouse are elusive, but not so easily frightened

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, ...

CWD again detected in wild deer in northern Wisconsin

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 regulations ban the baiting of deer on the reservation, and the tribe has indicated that the ban will remain in effect. The deer was a hunter-harvested 2-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Menominee County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the ...

Northern Saddle Club completes Florence County trail upgrades

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 ...