MADISON, Wis. – Warmer temperatures, gusty winds and dry vegetation resulted in nearly 50 wildfires across the state this week. Winds are expected to increase going into the weekend—no rain expected until Monday.
Category: Outdoors & Agriculture
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin heads into what is known in the hunting community as “peak rut,” or the primary breeding season for deer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind those participating in deer hunting season to practice safety when using treestands.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a regional public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan.
MADISON, Wis. – Each year, hunters, meat processors and food pantries help families in need by working closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its partners to donate thousands of pounds of venison to Wisconsin food pantries.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing during the 2020 deer hunting seasons.
Owners Steve Shoemaker and Elisabeth Minich of Steadfast Acres near Lone Rock found this unusual looking vegetable growing in a row of cabbages earlier this week.
Shoemaker said he believes the vegetable is a variety of romanesco cauliflower, but is not entirely sure of the variety.
Photo contributed by Steadfast Acres
A photo of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center taken from Pecks Landing, showcasing the changing fall colors surrounding the Valley last weekend.
Photo contributed by Don Greenwood
MADISON, Wis. – During the 2020 migratory bird season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind waterfowl hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in hunting areas and adjacent waters.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s air quality is improving. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2020 Air Quality Trends Report has been released and confirms decreasing concentrations of most pollutants across the state.
The Spring Green Farmers Market will begin offering pick up orders on Oct. 24. Pick up orders can be pre-ordered through vendors directly, and will be available for pick up every Saturday 10 a.m.-11a.m. Orders will be picked up in the Spring Green Library parking lot, where social distancing and masks will be required.