Outdoors
153 results total, viewing 1 - 20
It’s the tail end of the spring turkey hunting seasons and you haven’t heard much about it because up until now, I haven’t been hunting. Somehow, someway, I seemed to have … more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the … more
It seems to me like Arbor Day is kind of the Rodney Dangerfield of national holidays in that it doesn’t get a whole lot of respect or attention even though it’s been around for over 150 … more
As I sat down to “pen” today’s article I did so with the idea that I wanted to celebrate the greatest days of the outdoor calendar year: when spring has sprung. From that … more
It’s a no brainer to give some ink to the spring turkey seasons that are now underway. Being able to hunt in the spring is a welcome event and provides relief in that bow hunting ended … more
Gov. Tony Evers has officially proclaimed April 21–28, 2025 as International Dark Sky Week in Wisconsin, joining communities and advocates around the globe in raising awareness about the … more
RIVER FALLS – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a 2024 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, … more
It seems like whenever I am on my computer or phone and have a random thought, a related feed or pop-up appears on my screen like magic. Does that ever happen to you? I don’t remember … more
Right now we are sort of between seasons. The winter activities are behind us, I hope, and spring is approaching quickly. While I wait for the turkey seasons to arrive, now is a perfect time to … more
PLUM CITY– Calling all young anglers! Families are invited to a Free Kids’ Fishing Contest at Nugget Lake County Park on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This exciting event … more
Last week I had an unofficial class reunion. I need to call it that or I might upset some classmates who weren’t there. This reunion took place while fishing for walleyes on the … more
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through June. By planting native plants in your … more
Trapping season is winding down. It is scheduled to close at the end of the month. It’s been a different year with my season being interrupted multiple times. The monster cold … more
We seem to be at the end of the dark winter tunnel with the light of springtime getting brighter every day. These days a sure sign is that the Pierce County back channel boat landing is a pretty … more
The first official shed deer antler hunt is over. I went out prepared loading up my backpack with a few bottles of water and energy snacks ready to put in a four-hour hike that at times was … more
I can now officially check the box for spear fishing sturgeon on Lake Winnebago. I spent three days with Dan “Sturgeon,” who is an old-school, second-generation sturgeon … more
From an outdoor recreation standpoint there are not many things in Wisconsin that I have not done. Today I am going to tell you the one thing that I have never done but I have always wanted to … more
With the weather being in a cold funk it’s tough to do a lot outside. It’s easier to stay in the house where it’s warm and that’s where I was when I was going through the … more
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced it has 2-year-old oak seedlings available for purchase. The seedlings are from Wisconsin’s Wilson State Nursery and … more
When I took up trapping again after not having done it since my youth, I was prepared for more lows than highs. I remember that much from my youth, but I also remember that the highs made it … more
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 8 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.