Fishing
DNR Question of the Week
Q: Winter heating bills have been relatively high the past couple winters. How can planting trees help lower energy bills in the winter and summer? A: Shade trees can reduce air conditioning bills by nearly
Hunters Have a Little Help This Weekend on “Kentucky Afield” TV
Frankfort, Ky. – This weekend, January 17 and 18, “Kentucky Afield” television looks at hunting methods that pair man with dogs, raptors and success. We’re reminded in this episode that animals hunt, too. Predator/prey relationships
Richfield resident wins 2010 turkey stamp design contest
A painting of three turkeys near an old barn by Timothy Turenne, Richfield, will be featured on Minnesota’s 2010 Wild Turkey Stamp. Turenne’s design was chosen from among 10 entries in a contest sponsored by
Celebrations, viewing events highlight successful recovery of bald eagles in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. – Cold December weather causing early ice-up of areas of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers is resulting in earlier high concentrations of bald eagles and should make for excellent eagle viewing during three
Study: More species invasions in Great Lakes
Traverse City, Mich. (AP) – Dozens of foreign species could spread across the Great Lakes in coming years and cause significant damage to the environment and economy, despite policies designed to keep them out, a
Snowmobilers reminded of key trail safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin recreation safety officials urge snowmobilers to slow down, stay sober, and follow other safety tips in the wake of seven fatal snowmobile accidents since the start of 2009. “Snowmobiling offers a
TWRA Involved in Response Activities Concerning Ash Release from Kingston Steam Plant
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been involved in response activities including assessment of the initial impact to wildlife resources, public safety and boating, and initiating sampling to track long-term effect on
Cold weather increases ice cover, but those venturing out still need to follow ice safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Recent cold weather is attracting increasing numbers of ice anglers, skaters and others to frozen lakes, but a state recreational safety specialist cautions that people need to remember a number of safety
Winter mammal tracking course offered Jan. 23 at Sandhill
Babcock, Wis. – People interested in learning how to identify sign left by animals common to Wisconsin during winter can attend a Winter Mammal Tracking clinic on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Sandhill Outdoor Skills
