2001 Contents

December 2001

Shack time: Your stories about your hardwater hideouts.
Sacrificing sweet sixteen: Sometimes the greatest thing we give is what we give up.
Mad about mushing: Dog sledding is great fun, and there are lots of places in Wisconsin to watch it and do it.
When the world comes to the Northwoods: Strap on your skis. We're taking on the Birkie!
When the woods turn white: Camping in winter? In the snow? You bet!
A secret under the snow: An earth essence with cheery red berries and vibrant green leaves lies just under foot in the dead of winter.
Wisconsin Traveler: Some like it cold!
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Time to chill out!: A winter guide to serene, wacky and wonderful outdoor recreation.

Marking time with the swans of autumn: At Rieck's Lake, migrating tundra swans are the grace note of the fall season.
Changes on the Chippewa: An agreement on Xcel Energy's six hydropower dams on the Lower Chippewa River will bring changes in power generation and improvements for river biology and recreation.
The man of action: A hot-headed hunter on a cool morning set the scene for a show-down.
The vine that twines: Nature provides many ways to take hold without hands or feet!
Keeping an eye on the border and the future: Early detection of emerging wildlife diseases protects the health of deer, livestock — and humans.
Sawing a cleaner slice of history: A river was rerouted, mussels were moved and history was made...again.
Wisconsin Traveler: Fall: Inside or out?

When marl meant money: Entrepreneurs gambled and lost mining a little-remembered mineral.
Carving a memory: With a block of wood and an eye for detail, a favorite catch will never get away!
Emerald-eyed dragons: Scientists flock to Wisconsin to study a really rare dragonfly.
Senseless killer: Carbon monoxide kills campers, hunters, boaters and ice anglers every year. Learn how to stay alive.
Drinking parties: When butterflies sip, sip, sip, it's in a puddle!
Our conservation agenda: Secretary Bazzell lays our future directions and challenges.
A fishery with a future: Thanks to habitat work, trout fishing on the Wolf River is even better.
Wisconsin Traveler: 4F4U!

Pull your own oar: A handmade rowboat looks great, handles like a dream, and reflects the taste and style of its maker.
Honoring the ancient ones: Biologists and the public alike want to restore lake sturgeon to their ancestral waters.
Weeding wild places: Communities and land managers are coming together to take invasive weed control into their own hands.
limiting the hitch in the day's catch: It's easier than ever to minimize the risk of mercury exposure from eating sport fish. The bad news? Mercury remains a metal on the move that is more widespread than we realized.
Time of the turtles: The "smiling" Blanding's turtles hide out in the duckweed and disappear a good part of the year.
Wild beauties for the back yard: A few native orchids are easy to grow in your garden, but most take coaxing, patience and a spirit of experimentation.
Wisconsin Traveler: Thrills and skills!
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Out of place: A special section on exotic species in Wisconsin.

Thinking out of the box: A new nest box design borne of careful observation boosted bluebird populations statewide.
The joy of falling water: Wisconsin rivers wend, wind and cascade over at least 70 waterfalls. Enjoy the best of them in every season.
The art and science of seeing: An experienced wildlife photographer offers tips to improve your powers of visual observation outdoors.
Aerial show-offs: Secretive woodcocks take center stage for a few weeks each spring.
Memories of Gobbler's Nob: How four guys and 25 years turned 45 wild turkeys into one of Wisconsin's most successful restoration projects.
Follow our lead: Join us on field trips spring to fall.
Wisconsin Traveler: Ride some wild rapids!
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The green(er) machine: Operating and maintaining your vehicle in an environmentally sound manner.

The herd that tracks the packs: A network of volunteers track wolves in Wisconsin's Northwoods each winter. You can join them.
The rod squad: Taking a team approach to ice fishing can increase your exercise, your enjoyment and your chances of finding fish.
Flight of the bluebills: Scaups scoff at winter weather.
Conversations with a stick: As an ideal walking companion, a stout stick will lend an ear.
Planning Wisconsin's land legacy: Gauging land conservation and recreation needs for the next 50 years.
Big beaks come calling: Colorful evening grosbeaks pack power in their seed-cracking jaws.
Sanctuary on ice: Send in your favorite ice shanty photos.
Wisconsin Traveler: Cure cabin fever!
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Near Shore & Under Water: Managing fisheries and habitat in Wisconsin.