2009 Contents

October 2009

Keeping Salmon on the Run: How hatchery work keeps spawning salmon populations in the pink.
Sizing Up the Herd: Tracking the deer herd takes a mix of surveys, statistics and reports from more than 600,000 hunters.
Take a Stand for Safety: Treestands can give you a leg up when hunting, but play it safe.
Workhorse Wetlands: This program shines a light on the values of protecting our Wetland Gems.
Who Were They and Why Did They Leave?: Explore the prehistoric culture that left an ancient society a mystery at Aztalan.
Creature Comforts: Shape up your pets and your yard for the fall weather to come.
Wisconsin Travler: Traveler catches fall colors on the wing, rolling the rails and crawling around.

Bright, Sporty and Gone in a Flash: Summer tanagers are colorful vagrants that occasionally drift in for a warm weather visit.
No Fair!: A tale of straight shooting, lost love and lessons learned at the county fair.
A Little Night Music: Coonhounds herald the night with a moonlight bay.
Containing the Threat: It takes a different mindset and a mix of approaches to ground invasive species like flying fish.
Romp on the River: Summer on the Mississippi is all about floating, exploring and wading in to a good time.
Meat Eaters with Roots and Leaves: These plants put the bite on bugs to thrive in a bog.
Creature Comforts: Creature Comforts keeps an eye out for dangerous algae.
Wisconsin Traveler: Traveler finds a lot to see and do at outdoor centers.
Special Inserts:: See Wisconsin through the Eyes of 19th Century Surveyors [PDF 1.9MB]; Wisconsin's Land Cover in the 1800s [PDF 731KB]; A narrative and poster combine the views and tools of satellites and 19th centry surveyors to map a picture of the changing landscape.

Hunting a Woodland Curative: Whether wild or grown, ginseng is a valued commodity in Wisconsin.
What's the Buzz about Bees?: Encouraging a mix of native bees will help cut the sting of honey bee declines.
One Hundred Years of Memories: Peninsula State Park turns 100. Share some good times at the park and party on!
Bear in Mind: As bears extend their range, learn what to do if you see them on the trail or near your home.
It Works for Me!: Your tips for homemade gear that make outdoor trips more enjoyable.
Peaceful Passage: For 20 years, the Lower Wisconsin Riverway has safeguarded 92 miles of waterway, shorelands and quiet exploration.
Creature Comforts: Creature Comforts gives tips on flowers that will draw butterflies to your garden.
Wisconsin Traveler: Tag along with Wisconsin Traveler on these hikes, floats and rides.
Readers Write: Your letters to the editor.
Special Insert:: Safe Boating Depends on You!; Join Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tyler Strelow and test your on-water skills and judgement.

Construction Season: Meet the eastern phoebe that builds a life on the ledge.
When Conflagration Sparks Innovation: At DNR's LeMay Center, engineers, mechanics and foresters build hot ideas to douse wildfires better and safer.
Explore Close to Home: Weekend day trips offer hikes, paddles and tours to see nature at its finest from spring through fall.
Seventy-Five Years of Conservation through Democracy: For 75 years, Conservation Congress has set its sights and cast its lot toward better days outdoors.
A Warble from the Barrens: Kirtland's warblers are slowly gaining a toehold in scrubby jack pine country.
Creature Comforts: You and your pet can both enjoy digging in the soil as Creature Comforts suggests plants that are pet-healthy treats and plants to avoid along the paths your pets travel in your yard.
Wisconsin Traveler: Traveler heads to where the woods have labels. Visit these arboretums as the branches bud up, leaf out and start the race to green up.
Readers Write: Your letters to the editor.
Special Insert:: 2009 Wisconsin Fishing Report [PDF 3.1MB]; An annual update of fishing improvements and the season forecast.

A Canary of Northwoods Change: We're studying if spruce grouse may show subtle changes in woodland wildlife.
Raising Ringnecks and Outdoor Opportunities: Take a Look at Pheasant Rearing, Stocking and Habitat Improvements
Burned While Getting Dinner: Raptors hunting down a meal at landfills risk a hot, painful surprise.
The Great De-bait: Deer feeding and baiting complicate herd management and drive wedges between hunters, state agriculture and the nonhunting public.
A Strong Base for Broad Recovery: Check out progress in restoring sturgeon to their original waters.
Thumbs Up to Ten Good Reads: Good books for those times when reading about the outdoors is a better bet than being there.
Creature Comforts: Creature Comforts takes out the hammers and saws to pound out some backyard protection for wildlife.
Wisconsin Traveler: Traveler gets the point at an indoor archery meet, an outdoor porcupine workshop, a dog show, sheep fleecing and a massive weenie roast on ice!
Readers Write: Your letters to the editor.
Special Inserts:: For Our Patrons [PDF 1.5MB]; News for Conservation Patron license holders and potential patrons.; Thanks for Your Continued Support! [PDF 418KB]; Your investment in Wisconsin's Fish and Wildlife 2007-2008.