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In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden talks about why baiting and feeding of deer is illegal right now in Oneida County and what falls under this law.

After a few mild years, this winter of 2025/2026 has reminded the Northwoods who’s boss; mother nature.

There are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the snow in the Northwoods. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, we talk about silent sport opportunities.

What started as a simple message to be kind and to be nice has grown into a community effort to support neighbors in need in the Mercer Area.“Megan’s Kind Community” is now an official non-profit dedicated to this mission.

Stephen Moss’ book, “Ten Birds That Changed the World” is a fascinating exploration of ten bird species with remarkable natural histories and often, disastrous interactions with humans.

Snowmobile trails are open and in the best conditions in years.

Long before flashing lights, diesel engines, and steel blades scraping asphalt, winter travel in the Northwoods of Wisconsin was a slower, tougher proposition

Every spring, Kemp Station taps maple trees and produces a few gallons of maple syrup. In March 2026, we are planning a public demonstration project—moving beyond the simple sap buckets and sap bags—to a modern tubing system for gravity-flow sap collection.

Local libraries have always been more than buildings with books, they’re the beating heart of a community. They preserve our stories, protect our history, and give every generation a place to learn, gather, and grow.

Ice is starting to form on some waterbodies in the Northwoods. What to know to stay safe.