2013 Contents

December 2013

64 parks in 365 days.: Childhood memories inspire an adult challenge.
More than s'mores: Kick up your camping fare with "Easy Campfire Cooking"
Available to all: State parks open the outdoors with accessible opportunities.
Horseplay allowed: Trail riding and camping with your horse go hand in hoof.
A devil of a hike: From bluff top to lake edge, through forest and prairie, the Ice Age Trail at Devil's Lake has it all.
Readers Write: Readers' photos and feedback.
Creature Comforts: Get on track with winter.
Wisconsin Traveler: Lighing up the winter night.
Wisconsin, naturally: Castle Mound Pine Forest State Natural Area.

Whooo's in my woods?: Meet Wisconsin's tiniest owl, the northern saw-whet.
The Blanchardville buck: A boy recaps bagging the biggest buck of his life-so far.
Getting sidetracked: Mountain bikers conquer trails from tame to treacherous.
Steering the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks?: On a course for growth and great opportunities.
DNR Secretary builds Wisconsin–China relationships through youth and education.: Rivers as bridges trip fosters environmental cooperation and commerce.
Give now. Enjoy forever.: The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund.
Targeting a safer hunt: A Wisconsin warden is recognized internationally for his work in hunter education.
Nine days in November: No deer? No Matter. Why I'm still the luckiest guy.
Who says that you can't take it with you?: In life and in death, a hunter's trophy tags along.
Creature Comforts: A nose for justice.
Wisconsin Traveler: A season for scares in Wisconsin.
Readers Write: Readers' photos and feedback.
Wisconsin, naturally: Hardscrabble Prairie State Natural Area.
Special Inserts: Wisconsin's dedication to deer research [PDF 5.56 MB]; Investing in our white-tailed herd.

Blinking beetles: Fireflies get glowing reviews from their fans but remain mysterious.
From birds to beagles: It's why I took up rabbit hunting.
Growing out of business: Stopping marijuana production on state lands.
C.O.P.S. Camp and conservation wardens: A week of safety, comfort and fun and for kids in search of peace.
Four seasons of fun: Blue Mound State Park deliveries.
Welcoming back Namao: The great lake sturgeon returns to Keshena Falls.
Adventure into history: Wyalusing State Park delivers.
Cooperative Weed Management Areas: Local and regional groups take on invasive species.
Choosing to work in natural resources: It's a career born from being outdoors.
Bringing our science to people: What's attracting wildlife professionals from around the world to Wisconsin?
Creature Comforts: Meet your neighbors at WisconsinButterflies.org.
Wisconsin Traveler: Meet you at the fair!
Readers Write: Readers' photos and feedback
Wisconsin, naturally: Clover Valley Fen State Natural Area.
Special Inserts: Healing Our Rivers & Harbors [PDF 1.90MB]; wisconsin's Great Lakes Areas of Concern.

Sharing a passion for panfish: Wisconsin anglers weigh in on the future of a frying pan favorite.
Making memories on Lake Michigan: A father and son salmon excursion that stands out.
Invasive Species Awareness Month: Learn how to protect the places where you play.
Sandbar camping: Escape to the bare essentials of river life.
King of the forest: The grouse drum beats.
Sand County Songs: Aldo Leopold's message made into music.
"Focus on Wildfife" photo contest: And the winners are...
Keep the "wild" in Wildlife: Cute to view, maybe. But don't touch.
Transformation on the prairie: What possibilities will greet visitors when the gates open at the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area?
Kettle Moraine State Forest: Pike Lake Unit offers spectacular glacial views, year round activities.
Often overlooked: Ephemeral ponds deserve our attention, too.
Creature Comforts: In defense of the helpful honeybee.
Wisconsin Traveler: Rivers, rails to biking trails.
Readers Write: Sharing readers' photos and feedback.
Wisconsin, naturally: The state-threatened fairy slipper orchid, Calypso bulbosa.

Join the Natural Resources Foundation in its 20th year of field trips: Discover and support Wisconsin's natural places.
A true "fisherman": Witnessing a heron's great gulp!
Great Wisconsin Birdathon: This May, do your best to give back to birds.
Rain forest birding: Experiences Wisconsinites "crow" about!
Unsavory puddlers: Or maybe barnyard beauties?
Wisconsin recreational boating: Big business and growing green.
Blackberry winter: When blossoms make us stop and savor the moment.
Add up the numbers on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail: Seven lakes, 12 points of interest, nine rest stops and 14 miles to explore.
Celebrate Earth Day: And look beyond it with its founder, Gaylord Nelson.
Making prairie hay: Better than a snowbank.
Readers Write: Readers' photos and feedback.
Creature Comforts: Custom Canines.
Wisconsin Traveler: Spring fling!
Wisconsin, naturally: Morgan Coulee Prairie State Natural Area
Special Inserts: The Wisconsin Fishing Report [PDF 1.90MB]; Fishing Wisconsin...Easy...Fun. Get hooked for life.

The uncommonloon: Volunteers and wildlife biologists work to conserve a remarkable bird.
Fighting back with Buster: An unintentional experiment in population managemnet.
Cave drama: Keeping Wisconsin bats healthy.
Avoiding winterkill.: Keeping fish alive during the harshest season.
Let's do brunch - or is it brush: Let's hear it for Goats for Brush Control
Have some winter fun: Plus support green business while you do it!
At your service: A day in the life of a customer service representative.
Readers Write: Readers' photos and feedback.
Creature Comforts: Kids and pets: conpatible or catastrohe?
Wisconsin Traveler: Great Valentines's Day adventures.
Wisconsin, naturally: Wyalusing Walnut Forest State Natural Area.

Mark your calendar [PDF 3MB]

2013 Wisconsin hunting and trapping seasons.

News for Conservation Patrons, potential patrons, and other fishing & hunting license buyers [PDF 1.1MB]

Wisconsin offers a Conservation Patron License renewal reminder

Adapting to Wisconsin's Changing Climate [PDF 1.9MB]

Science and Collaboration

Thanks for your support: Your investment in Wisconis's Fish and Wildlife [PDF 3MB]

How your license dollars are spent.