OUTDOOR HAPPENINGS
Black bears making themselves at home in western Wisconsin 
Four animals that have no problem living in close contact with humans are deer, turkeys, geese and bear. These animals have increased in number despite increased human interaction and appear to thrive on this contact.
By By Mike Rei er , June 30, 2011
Spring hearings help set direction for Wisconsin’s outdoor efforts
On April 11, the annual Spring Hearing for St. Croix County was held with approximately 70 dedicated, conservation-minded individuals in attendance.
By By Mike Reiter , April 22, 2011
Bass Lake Ice Fishing Contest will go on as scheduled this Saturday
The 2011 Bass Lake Ice Fishing Contest will be held as scheduled this Saturday on Bass Lake, outside of Somerset.
February 24, 2011
Ecology walk shows off WPA habitat during winter
The Friends of the St Croix Wetland Management District sponsored a winter ecology walk on Oak Ridge Waterfowl Production Area on Jan. 15.
January 28, 2011
Heavy snows force wildlife to search harder for food
The 2010-11 winter has really turned into one to remember with all the snowfall and cold temperatures.
January 14, 2011
Hunting community loses local educator
Dave Johnston was an extremely talented family man who shared many of his interests and expertise with those who had the good fortune to know him. He loved the outdoors and hunted and fished whenever possible.
By By Mike Reiter , December 30, 2010
Another successful gun hunting season in Wisconsin
For more than 30 years I’ve been hunting opening weekend of the deer gun season in an area near Cumberland.
By By Mike Reiter , December 03, 2010
Fall hunting trip creates warm memories
Mid-October marks the opening of pheasant season. Wisconsin’s opener was Oct. 16 and that was the same day we were scheduled to leave for a week of hunting in North Dakota.
By By Mike Reiter , November 05, 2010
Trout group gathers to learn, and fish just a bit
On the evening of Sept. 10 I attended the 2010 Wisconsin Conservation Congress Trout Committee Meeting held in Merrill.
September 24, 2010
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
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