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Outdoors

Wisconsin plans 4th elk hunt

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters the application period for the 2021 elk hunt is open through May 31 for the chance to draw a hunt of a lifetime. Following several successfully managed Wisconsin elk hunts, the DNR is planning the fourth elk hunt ...

Wisconsin deer councils to draft recommendations

MADISON, Wis. — County Deer Advisory Councils in Wisconsin will meet virtually beginning Monday to discuss the upcoming deer seasons. Every county in Wisconsin has its own CDAC and each spring they meet to develop recommendations for antlerless harvest goals, antlerless tag availability ...

Higher fire danger this weekend

IRON MOUNTAIN — Burn permit restrictions are in effect for Dickinson and Iron counties, as a lack of snow cover brings heightened wildfire risks. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 60s today and Sunday, with no weekend rain. There’s a good chance of showers by Wednesday. The ...

Sagola Sportsmen’s winner

Al Lewis, left, of the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club, sold the winning ticket for a 2020 Honda side-by-side to Mary Anderson, center, of Ishpeming. Offering congratulations is Paul Rotter, club president. Funds from the annual raffle go toward projects that include hunter education, youth ...

Project targets 4 northern Wisconsin lakes

WOODRUFF, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed walleye rehabilitation effort on Katherine and Clear Lakes in Oneida County and Laura and Anvil Lakes in Vilas County. Interested parties are invited to ask questions and voice ...

Michigan DNR partnerships offer a chance to connect

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this year celebrating 100 years of caring for Michigan’s outdoors and history, invites businesses and organizations to get involved as sponsors and partners in conserving natural and cultural resources, while connecting with the ...