Outdoors
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Forests, acorns, and snowy owls
By Ben Gruber Columnist I spent last Saturday in a tree stand for the bow-deer opener. Apparently it has been a few years since ... -
Cool nights mean fall colors
By Ben Gruber Columnist Addy and I were out on the farm this week, setting up our trail camera and a blind for bow-deer ... -
Attending the Wisconsin Trappers Association Convention
By Ben Gruber Columnist Sept. 9 and 10 was the 54th annual Wisconsin Trappers Association Convention, held every year at the Central Wisconsin State ... -
As the sun sets on summer
By Ben Gruber Columnist Summer is drawing to a close rapidly on the 715 area code. Shorter days are sneaking up on us, but ... -
Fishing: Boat not required
By Ben Gruber Columnist I wanted to talk a little bit this week about fishing without a boat. These days it seems that many ... -
Outdoor living
By Ben Gruber Columnist Here in central Wisconsin, the outdoors lifestyle is always close. Locally, as well as throughout the Midwest region, our outdoor ... -
The vet’s office: Keeping your dog safe on the water
Toxic algae By Dr. Elizabeth Knabe, DVM Wildwood Animal Hospital and Clinic LLC Blue-green algae can make a stream or lake a source of ... -
Getting back to the great outdoors
Chapter of statewide mentoring group forming in Marshfield By Adam Hocking Editor MARSHFIELD — Whether it is due to lack of equipment, knowledge, or ... -
Wisconsin wolf monitoring data available
Minimum count a record for the state By Wisconsin DNR Central Office MADISON — Wisconsin wolf monitoring data for 2015-2016 is now available on ... -
Master naturalist looks to raise awareness of invasive plant species
By Adam Hocking Editor MARSHFIELD — Garlic mustard is a biennial plant and invasive species that can have serious repercussions on its surrounding environment, ...