OUTDOOR HAPPENINGS
The stink rises after dogs encounter skunks
Each night before going to bed, we let our dogs out for the last time in our fenced backyard to take care of their doggy business.
August 27, 2010
Ecology outing an eye-opening experience 
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a prairie ecology outing organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and led by biologist Jim Riemer.
August 13, 2010
Management plan for beavers getting an update
On June 29 I was invited to a day long beaver management meeting held in Wausau. It addressed the formulation of a new beaver management plan that would provide a template on beaver management in Wisconsin and replace the current plan.
By Mike Reiter , July 16, 2010
Bats are one of nature’s wonders, insect erdicators
Recently a friend who lives just north of New Richmond called and asked me about bats. He had a new roof put on his home and in the process of re-roofing, three layers of old shingles were removed.
By Mike Reiter , July 02, 2010
Fishing trip to Minnesota proves fruitful
For four days in late May, I, along with three friends who I had previously worked with, got together to fish, tell lies, act smart and rehash memories from our days when we were gainfully employed.
By Mike Reiter , June 04, 2010
Wisconsin does away with special stamps
On Aug. 28, judging for the artists’ submissions of the 2011 Wisconsin State waterfowl, pheasant and turkey stamps will take place at the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center.
By Mike Reiter , May 21, 2010
Spring hearings provide grassroots feedback
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 12, which is the scheduled date of the 2010 St. Croix County Spring Hearings to be held at 7 p.m. at St. Croix Central High School Commons, 1751 Broadway St., Hammond.
By Mike Reiter , April 09, 2010
Coming of spring means busy times in outdoors
March 21 marked the first day of spring but the vernal equinox actually occurred this year on March 20 at 5:32 p.m.
March 25, 2010
Cedar Lake in midst of water quality study
On Feb. 27, the Cedar Lake Rehabilitation District hosted an overview of the information generated in the first year of a two-year study to look at the water quality conditions and lake dynamics in Cedar Lake.
By Mike Reiter , March 12, 2010
OUTDOOR HAPPENINGS: Simple postcards helped compile harvest data
A few columns ago I wrote about a set of hunting regulations I came across from 1938. Deer harvest was limited to a forked buck and was open in only 30 of our 72 counties.
February 25, 2010
Hunting trip strengthens friendships, creates memories
Back in 1965, three young men graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
February 11, 2010
Tags, stamps and permits are collectable
Wisconsin has a rich history of providing hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities to its residents and visitors.
January 15, 2010
Hidden gems in the county worth a visit
With new snow on the ground and winter doldrums setting in, it might be a good time to expand one’s horizons, get off the couch and get some fresh air.
December 31, 2009
Winter severity index shows few real trends
In 1975, Wisconsin began to keep track of the severity of winters in the northern third of the state. Our severity index was arrived at after testing several different procedures.
December 18, 2009
Columnist enjoys second Dakota hunting trip
After a week resting up from my North Dakota pheasant hunt, I had the opportunity to make a trip out west again, but this time to South Dakota to hunt the wily pheasant.
November 20, 2009
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