Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Wisconsin published in the Jan. 24, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
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January 20, 2025
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Husband and wife need to talk after husband tells a white lie
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from the DNR. These reports are from the Jan. 24, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
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Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: Spomer is right, dry firing pays off but protect the firing pin
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 24, 2025, edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Tree drops, cribs improve Big Green Lake fish habitat in Wisconsin
Boaters on Big Green Lake in Wisconsin may have been puzzled, maybe even startled, this past summer to see a barge loaded with a 50-foot tree traveling on the lake.
Then the tree was dumped overboard. Rest assured, it was not littering taking place. It was part of a Green Lake Aquatic Structure (GLAS) fish crib/tree drop project spearheaded by Chuck Hurley, the owner of Norton’s Dry Dock in Princeton.
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New York DEC issues 413 bass tournament permits through new system
Bass fishing tournament organizers wasted no time in reacting to a new regulation requiring them to obtain a permit to hold an event on a New York water. And the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Bureau of Fisheries likewise was quick to get the new system up and running.
The bureau recently announced that as of Jan. 1, 413 permits had been issued for 2025. They also provided online resources for applying, reporting on, and keeping track of them.
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WI Daily Update: DNR’s design contest now open to high school students across the state
High school students in Wisconsin can submit entries into the
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What to know about safety glasses to get the best protection for your eyes
It’s rare that I venture outside the house without wearing some form of eye protection that guards against the sun’s glare and harmful UV rays, while also protecting my eyes from foreign objects and debris.
As someone who has seen my eyesight significantly improve after cataract surgery, I am determined to take every precaution to protect my eyes and preserve my vision.
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New year, new CWD plan for Illinois, neighboring states
Illinois isn’t alone in its decision to change up its approach to managing the deer herd in an era of CWD.
Indiana and Missouri recently announced new plans to fight the disease, with a national deer organization weighing in on a proposed new law in the Hoosier State. Here in Illinois, DNR begins 2025 with a 5-year pilot project to evaluate the state’s CWD plan.
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MN Daily Update: Jan. 20 is the first 2025 free park day at state parks and recreation areas
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit
