A DNR survey of Dunn County’s Tainter Lake in 2022 confirmed what many people already knew: Algae is a major problem on the impoundment of the Red Cedar River just north of Menomonie.
However, that doesn’t stop anglers from targeting Tainter’s panfish and other species during the summer and winter.
Panfish rule the roost on Dunn County’s Tainter Lake in Wisconsin Read More »
Ron Nicol is used to seeing red squirrels in his backyard, but a recent visit by a blond version made him grab his camera.
Backyard and Beyond: Holiday season photos Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Wisconsin published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Timber theft case wraps up Read More »
“Many people ask how old different species get. Here are a couple of examples. Brook and brown trout are relatively short-lived and typically do not get older than 5 or 6 years. Bluegills occasionally reach 10 years old, but most that you see in a lake would be 2 to 6 years old.
Ask a fisheries biologist: How old do fish get? Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: How about a little help here? Read More »
In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority had hired Benjamin R. Walsh as the next Director of the New York State Canal Corporation.
Walsh has served as the Mayor of Syracuse since 2018 and moves to the Canal Corporation with a record of practical leadership, inclusive economic development, and successful government innovation.
Ben Walsh to lead New York State Canal Corporation Read More »
The Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin elected Dave Allen as the group’s president during its annual directors meeting Nov. 1.
Allen, 60, of Kaukauna, succeeds longtime president Larry Slagoski, who told the directors a year ago he would not seek another term. The new president takes the helm with plenty of experience.
Wisconsin Musky Clubs Alliance elects Dave Allen as its president Read More »
Ice fishing has started out great this winter. Here’s an
MN Daily Update: Great start to ice fishing on Lake of the Woods Read More »
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