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As visitors and residents look to getting outside more over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do so safely.

While they’re famous among anglers, few people realize that Canadian Nightcrawlers—Lumbricus terrestris—have a fascinating biological story all their own, one that stretches across continents and ecosystems.

What began as a whimsical marketing campaign by the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce transformed into a memorable community celebration of local culture.

Wisconsin is midway through its Spring Turkey Hunting Season.As of last week, more than 24,000 birds have been harvested.

Birds are migrating through Wisconsin now through May.

Though it may be a nuisance in some situations, tag alder has a magic trick – it can fix nitrogen.

The Spring turkey hunting season is coming up. WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about what hunters need to know.

The Northwoods is no stranger to winter weather, and ice storms have historically been among the most destructive. But even by Wisconsin standards, the most recent ice storm that slammed northern Wisconsin March 29th and 30th, 2025 was one for the books.

This time of year is a transition between the ice fishing season until the big opener in May. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about ways to get ready and ideas to expand your skillset.

In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses frost and roads – all part of managing our sustainable natural resources.