Woodland Trails: Bad weather for opener

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
I can only remember two previous fishing openers that had worse weather than the one we had last Saturday. The worst was when I opened up on Lake Wissota a few years back. It was cold.

County warns of Lyme disease

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
The northwestern and west central portions of Wisconsin, including St. Croix County, have the highest incidence of Lyme disease statewide, according to the county Department of Public Health.

Dan Cain starts a fire to burn the entire main prairie bowl at Homestead Parklands during a controlled burn. Photo submitted

Dan Cain at Homestead Parklands' controlled burn

Controlled burn held at park

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
St. Croix County hired Habitat Forever (a division of Pheasants Forever) to do a prescribed burn at Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake Tuesday, April 29.

Black bear sighted in Red Cedar Canyon

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
A visit from a black bear on Thursday, May 1, surprised residents of Red Cedar Canyon. Red Cedar Canyon resident Gordon Conard reported the sightings to the Star-Observer.

Trout limits relaxed on upper Kinnickinnic River

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
EAU CLAIRE – Special fishing regulations on the upper Kinnickinnic River are being dumped, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

October gun hunt included in 2008 deer hunting framework

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
A gun-only October deer hunt is part of the plan for this fall’s deer season, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

DNR wants boaters and anglers to help in fight against invasive species, diseases

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
Boaters can be the first line of defense in stopping the spread of invasive water species say wildlife officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Opening day of a great Wisconsin tradition Saturday

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
Saturday will be the kickoff of one of Wisconsin's great traditions - the inland fishing season.

Apple River caters to many slalom-racing skill levels

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
The Apple River Slalom Race will be run through the Somerset rapids on May 10-11, with whitewater canoeists and kayakers expected from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois and Canada for this Buttercup series favorite.

DNA shows cougar killed in Chicago was one seen in S. Wisconsin

05/01/2008 12:00 AM
DNA tests prove it. A cougar killed by Chicago police last month was the same one spotted in January near Milton in Rock County.

Fishing opens this Saturday

05/01/2008 12:00 AM
We all know that the first Saturday of May means the fishing opener! It’s here and I’m ready to wet a line and pick a fight with the biggest fish in the lake.

DNR reminds anglers of new walleye limits on Cedar Lake

04/30/2008 12:00 AM
Going fishing on Cedar Lake in Polk and St Croix counties on Saturday’s inland fishing opener?

Boaters asked to play it safe near locks and dams

04/29/2008 12:00 AM
It’s time to bid a farewell to winter and zip down to the river to make some waves.

No glass containers, new camper rules on Mississippi beaches after Memorial Day

04/28/2008 12:00 AM
Boaters and campers on the Mississippi River will have new federal rules to deal with after Memorial Day.

Record fish caught in Mississippi River off Pierce County

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
A Whitewater man broke a Wisconsin state fish record and he did it in the Mississippi River in Pierce County.

DNR dropping daily walleye bag limit being dropped on several lakes in region

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
Daily walleye bag limits are being dropped on several lakes across the region by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources because of the annual tribal spearing harvest.

Woodland Trails: Panfish limit cut by DNR

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
I remember when I was a kid going fishing with family and catching lots of fish. I don’t mean lots of fish. I mean LOTS of fish! Most of the people I know tell me the same stories. Lakes full of fish, and getting a limit was always as easy as 1-2-3!