Many birds are starting to fledge young, especially those that are short-distance migrants. House Wren fledglings were seen this week. Robins are building second nests already...

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Mild, pleasant conditions ushered in the official beginning of summer, with the arrival of the summer solstice...

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Panfishing is considered one of the easiest kinds of fishing you can do and fishing during the panfish spawning season makes it even easier. That is why state fisheries specialist say the next couple of weeks is the perfect time to...

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People camping at Wisconsin State Parks and Forests are allowed to bring scrap lumber such as 2x4s and 2x6s, with some exceptions, for campfires, according to state forestry officials...

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Wisconsin waterfowl hunters and waterfowl enthusiasts have until August 31 to comment on a plan for waterfowl management in Wisconsin...

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With more than 15,000 inland lakes, 43,000 miles of rivers, and 659 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, waterways are a focal point for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. But with an estimated 1 million boaters gearing up to use state waters this year, boating safety specialists say...

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Warm temperatures and the advance of spring have made for good nesting conditions for many species of birds...

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Wisconsin enjoyed some very stable weather patterns during this past week, resulting in some great weather for outdoor recreation. Very little rain has fallen in the last week. Wildfire danger levels remain low across most of the state, but they have again reached high in the Wisconsin Rapids area of central Wisconsin. Fishing activity has continued to...

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People interested as working as a park manager or ranger at a Wisconsin state park, trail or forest can fill out an on-line application and examination that is available on the Department of Natural Resources Web site through Wednesday, June 27...

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Three noxious and invasive weeds that are common along roadsides and grasslands are just getting ready to flower, making this an excellent time to take steps to control them and limit their ability to spread...

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