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## Back Issues

- [September/October 2022](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2022/) - Fall Angling Tactics, An autumn limit with OWO’s experts Canine Confidence, Perfecting retriever training North Dakota Upland game, Planning your early or late season trip
- [November/December 2022](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2022/) - Wisconsin Fishing, Open water, hard water tactics Wisconsin Hunting Tales, From mourning doves to deer A Standoff on Stand, Wolves challenge bear hunter
- [January/February 2023](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2023/) - Explore Wisconsin Discover, the state of euphoria Apostle Island Ice Caves, An “Event” worth visiting Bike Wisconsin, WinMan Trails among the best
- [March/April 2023](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2023/) - Spring Fishing Return of a long lost friend The Cold Hard Punch Old Man Winter’s devastatingcombination Ceded Territory Walleyes A look at 37 years of abuse
- [May/June 2023](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2023/) - Fishing the Badger State, Open water targets and tactics The Avian Outdoor Show, Bird watching - a detailed view No Smash, Smoosh or Scream, Another look at our adorable JuneBugs
- [July/August 2023](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2023/) - Breaking Boundaries, School archery, shooting sportsprograms prepare students for success Strong and Tall, Keeping healthy trees healthy From the OWO Gun Cabinet, Piecing together the Luger puzzleExamining non-toxic hunting loads
- [September/October 2023](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2023/) - Fall Angling Tips, Changing temperatures, tactics Call in the Cranberries, A different look at a Wisconsin staple From the OWO Gun Cabinet, Upland bird guns & loads, Romanian M44 overcomes adversity
- [November/December 2023](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2023/) - Groomed & Ready, Sledding, skiing, stomping the trails Lovely Weather for ... Sleigh rides and dog sled races From the OWO Gun Cabinet, Winter ShotgunningThe M14 fiasco
- [January/February 2024](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2024/) - Dreaming of a White Playground, Wisconsin’s spectacular trail network Tracking Wisconsin’s Wolf Numbers, And the decline in deer and bearharvests Bringing the Outside In, Wisconsin’s fabulous sports shows
- [March/April 2024](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2024/) - Spring into Fun, OWO’s tourism hosts show the way Ramping it Up, Wild about finding, preparing onions Deer Talk, The passing of a northern legend
- [May/June 2024](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2024/)
- [July/August 2024](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2024/)
- [September/October 2024](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2024/)
- [November/December 2024](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2024/)
- [January/February 2025](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2025/)
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- [November/December 2025](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2025/)
- [July/August 2022](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2022/) - Historic Race Cars, Echoes of the past at Road America Rails to Trails, Mountain-Bay State Trail Hunting, Fishing Wisconsin, Taking on the Dog DaysBear Scents-abilities
- [May/June 2022](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2022/) - Great Summer Breakouts, Tourism partners show you where Race, Race, Race, Road America, Great Lakes Dragaway Losing Assess to Paradise, The closing of Wisconsin campgrounds
- [March/April 2022](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2022/) - Our Cures for Racing Fever, Road America, Great Lakes Dragaway Spring Treasures, The search for antlers Angel on my Roof, Mysterious visitor
- [January/February 2022](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2022/) - The Cold, Hardwater Facts, Advice from OWO’s fishing experts A Badger Welcome, Central Wisconsin Fun and Adventure Club Home Field Advantage, Cagey bobcat wins the day
- [November/December 2021](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2021/) - Wisconsin Fishing, The cold facts for hardwater, open water less? In Search of a Ghost, The white monarch of Washburn County Under the Hood, A mega motor for the ‘40 Buick
- [September/October 2021](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2021/) - Fall Into Wisconsin Fishing, New season, more reasons to be on the water That’s One Smooth Ride, Wisconsin’s trails & super sleds Casting Truth on the Wolf Debate, Who supports a state population of 350 or less?
- [July/August 2021](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2021/) - Kayak Wisconsin, New adventure on the Wisconsin Hooked on Summer Fishing, Fish talk & tactics from bluegill to musky New Dawn, New Fawns, A photo hunt for summer treasure
- [May/June 2021](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2021/) - 2021 Fishing, Welcoming a new season Creating a Photo Essay, Reliving the day outdoors Kayak Wisconsin, Sugar River is one sweet ride
- [March/April 2021](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2021/) - Great Trip Ideas, With OWO’s tourism partners Signs of Spring, Return of the Migrators The Donahue Edge, A long tradition of super sports excellence
- [January/February 2021](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2021/) - Hardwater Heaven, Fish tales from the OWO experts Kayak Wisconsin, Choosing the right ride Wisconsin Hunting, Whitetail round-ups
- [November/December 2020](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2020/) - Fabulous Trip Ideas, Wisconsin winter wonderlands Fishing a New Season, Hardwater, open water Dog Talk, Training commands; once is enough
- [September/October 2020](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2020/) - Kayak Wisconsin, Lake Superior is the Boss Dog Talk, Beginning puppy training Setting the Rattle Trap, Time-tested tips to call in your buck
- [July/August 2020](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2020/) - Dog Talk, Teaching the marking game Kayak Wisconsin, Challenge, isolation on the Eau Claire North Dakota Calling, Upland game hunting the western edge
- [May/June 2020](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2020/) - Spotlights on Tourism, Preparing for you, and good times! Growing Your Own, Nature's edible mushrooms Bear Baiting 101, Laying the groundwork for fall success
- [March/April 2020](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2020/) - Spring Flings Calling! Trip tips from OWO's tourism partners Hardwater Memories, Ice Fishing then and now Trail CAm Monitoring, Your edge on 2020 deer season
- [January/February 2020](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2020/) - Fabulous Winter Trips, Wisconsin wonderlands calling! Wisconsin Sports Shows, Cabin fever break-outs From Bunnies to Bears, Hunting tales with the OWO experts
- [November/December 2019](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2019/) - Hooked on Fishing, Open water, hardwater with the OWO experts Wisconsin Winter Trip Ideas, OWO's tourism partners Gone with the Wind, Weather paterns cost bear hunters
- [September/October 2019](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2019/) - Fall Info Fun, Explore Wisconsin trip ideas Dog Talk, First aid for the hunting retriever The Monarch Miracle, Metamorphosis from egg to butterfly
- [July/August 2019](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2019/) - Wild, Wonderful, Wisconsin, Hiking the North Country Trail Hooked on Fishing, How-to, where-to with OWO’s experts DNR Deer-Predator Study, Citizen science plays vital role
- [May/June 2019](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2019/) - Explore Wisconsin, Great family vacation ideas 10th Anniversary DeerFest, The Man behind the show Whitetail Food Plots, Planting the seeds of a fall harvest
- [March/April 2019](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2019/) - Expanding Horizons, Early spring snow goose hunt Hunting the Badger State, Bear, deer & bird features Peckin gOrders, Create a backyard birdscape
- [January/February 2019](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2019/) - Explore Wisconsin, Winter wonder lands worth the trip Badger Deer Hunting Adventures, Wisconsin, South Dakota, New Mexico Nature's Recycling Crew, A different look at the wonderful scavengers
- [November/December 2018](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2018/) - The Nose Knows, Sense of smell a whitetail miracle Winter Deer Hunting, Badger state deep in opportunity Early Ice Walleyes, Wisconsin's other November hunt
- [September/October 2018](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2018/) - Rock River Rescue, Recovery of a Wisconsin Fishery Tagging Bigger Bears, Smart baiting and extreme patience Finding an Edge, The deer hunter's ageless journey
- [July/August 2018](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2018/) - Hook, Line and Secrets, From Gills to Kings with the OWO experts Back in the Saddle, OWO bear expert bikes to the bait Cartoon Capers, Cochran adds the laughs
- [May/June 2018](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2018/) - Explore Wisconsin, Our tourism partners point the way Bear Necessities, Baiting tips for filling the tag Trail Riding Adventures, Donahue Super Sports leads the way
- [March/April 2018](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2018/) - Prowling the Wolf, FoxOpen water walleye heaven To Stay in the Field, When healthcare issues want you benched The Giving Tree, Wisconsin’s sugaring season
- [January/February 2018](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2018/) - Hardwater How-To, Finding the fish from early ice through spring Thoughts from a Beekeeper, Prepare now for a sweet jackpot Hunting Farmland Coyotes, The special challenges of ag terrain
- [November/December 2017](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2017/) - Badger Bear Camp, 100% opportunity, 20 tags filled Upland Game, Training, trailing , hunting Back for More, Product 6 Pack, Recipes by Suzette, Cochran Cartoons
- [July/August 2017](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2017/) - Wisconsin Deer Hunting, The trail camera edge Dog Talk, Puppy-picking advice Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Get spoiled in La Crosse
- [May/June 2017](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2017/) - Spring Turkey Season, Blind vision, Textbook hunt KAMO Outdoor Mentoring, Looking back, forging ahead Bird Hunting, Listening to the memories, Dog talk
- [March/April 2017](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2017/) - Trout Fishing in Wisconsin, Coulee memories of time with Dad Wisconsin Bear Hunting, Are wolves fining prey in cubs, yearlings? Early Turky Hunting, Upland Game, First pheasant memories
- [January/February 2017](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2017/) - You're Covered, Wisconsin Ice Fishing north to south with the OWO Experts Bowhunting 2017, Planning your out-of-state trip, Better equipment Cubs Corner, Planting a conservative ethic
- [November/December 2016](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2016/) - 2016 Wisconsin Deer Hunt, Opening morning dream hunt From the OWO Gun Cabinet, Compact Cz, Whitetail Slugs The OWO Classics, Wisconsin products, Suzette's recipes, Cochran cartoons & more!
- [September/October 2016](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2016/) - Predictable Bucks, Hunting the early season One More Cast, A friend's hardents goodbye Wisconsin Prairie, Land of the the lost
- [July/August 2016](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2016/) - Explore Wisconsin, Kayak open whole new world, Outdoorswoman targets adventure Filling the Deer Tag, Summertime is practice time, Overhuntin gyour favorite stand? Bear Hunting 2016, Why wait to bait? Using scents and attractants, Lessons continue for rookie hunter
- [May/June 2016](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2016/) - Fishing Boat Rehab, Make that old boat new Hunting Dog Training, Is a Wisconsin retriever club for you? Archery World, Bowfishing, traditional shooting
- [March/April 2016](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2016/) - Obedience is Key, Retriver training secrets Making a Bear Hunter, The work starts now Mobile Deer Hunting, Moving mean success
- [January/February 2016](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2016/) - Fish Tales, Hardwater, open water stories from the experts Field Lessons, Small details, big bears Dog Talk, Retriver Training, Pointer puppy graduation
- [November/December 2015](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2015/) - Straight Directions, Why you still need a compass To Our Roots, Learning to trap again Early Ice, Fabulous fishing, secrets down the augured hole
- [September/October 2015](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2015/) - The Fall Turkey Ambush, A proven metod to success Learning to Trap Again, Now is the time to prep for fall Bowstring is King, Proper maintenance helps fasten tag
- [July/August 2015](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2015/) - Moonstruck Muskies, Fishing the lunar phases The Baiting Game, Bayfield County's monster bears Travel, Hike and Paddle, Great trip ideas from the OWO experts
- [May/June 2015](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2015/) - Late Season Turkey Tactics, Trophy birds of May, afternoon gobblers, Jake bait that Tom Blacksmithing, A link to Wisconsin's past To Stay in the Field, Safety tips with Aurora Healthcare's CEO
- [March/April 2015](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2015/) - Dialing in on Turkeys, Heat up the jabber or cool it down? Stepping Stone, World traveler visits Wisconsin A Loft Education, A family day with eagles on the Fox
- [January/February 2015](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2015/) - January Bow Kill, Empty freezer changes priorities Hardwater, Open Water, Tales from harbors and lakes Your Lake of the Woods Trip, A Wisconsin retiree shows the way
- [November/December 2014](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2014/) - 20 Bears Down, Hunters come prepared for success Taking the Hunt to Waterfowl, Pond jumping, hike-in potholes Wolf Trapper Education, Class brings ethics, expertise, advantage
- [September/October 2014](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2014/) - A Legend in the Ssadows, Huge bear focuses guide's work Doubling Down on Deer, Rules for self-filming the hunt From the OWO Gun Cabinet, Building an AR15, everyday carry
- [July/August 2014](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2014/) - Dog Day Muskies, Muckies on Top, Badger guides show you how The Secret Revealed, Drag'n for Winnebago walleyes Enter the Crossbow, Wisconsin's inaugural season
- [May/June 2014](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2014/) - Wisconsin Gobbler Hunting, Seven set-up sins, late Tom, taxidermy decisions A Bear Guide's Roadblock, Late snow hinders first baiting journey International Trap Shooting, New Wisconsin facility brings it home
- [March/April 2014](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2014/) - Flyfishing Wisconsin, Early trout season open the door To Stay in the Feild, When apin wants you out From the OWO Gun Cabinet, The Mini 14, sounds of silence II
- [January/February 2014](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2014/) - Early Walleyes - More drilling, more gold Wisconsin's Winter Gills - Crystal Lake, looking deep A Great Lake's Roadblock - Cutting off tributary browns
- [November/December 2013](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2013/) - Hardwater Demands - Is your equipment right, ready? First Ice Walleyes - Tips to trip the tip-ups Apostle Island Lake Trout - A Superior experience
- [September/Ocober 2013](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-ocober-2013/) - A New Calling - Birth of a duck hunter South Dakota Muley Stalk - A Badger brings the luck factor A Monster's Haunt - Finding special bear only step one
- [July/August 2013](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2013/) - True Musky Madness Pre-school lessons, date night with mom Home Field Advantage Wisconsin-born deer gear Sauk County’s Devil's Lake A gem worth knowing
- [May/June 2013](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2013/) - Winter Tactics, Summer Gills - Hot tips from cold northwest WI Explore Wisconsin - Great winter breakout idea DNR Report - Deer falter as winter linger
- [March/April 2013](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2013/) - Kayak Fishing Wisconsin-To paddle or not to paddle Explore Wisconsin-Great spring travel ideas Gobbler Tales-Calling advice, mid-morning lessons
- [Jan/Feb 2013](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/jan-feb-2013/) - Kayak Fishing Wisconsin - How-to opportunities fill 2013 Explore Wisconsin - Great trips for January, February On The Trapline - Targeting beavers a Wisconsin heritage
- [Nov/Dec 2012](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/nov-dec-2012/) - Waterfowl Hunting Horicon - Heavyweight Fights Heavyweight Fights - Heavyweight Fights Explore Wisconsin - Great trips for late fall, early winter
- [Sept./Oct. 2012](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/sept-oct-2012/) - Diary Of A Wisconsin Bear Guide - Will the mammoth boars fall? Green Bay’s Fall Monsters- Narrowing the big picture Kayak Fishing Wisconsin - Safe, warm, action-packed fun
- [July/August 2012](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2012/) - Langlade County’s Wolf River - A walk back to heaven The Elusive Monsters Of Green Bay - Encounters up close and personal Okauchee Lake - Deep, difficult...and so worth it
- [May/June 2012](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2012/) - Superior Wisconsin - Walleye Fishing Meet Me On The St. Louis Explore Wisconsin - Great Travel Ideas For May, June No Boat, No Problem - Shore Bets On The Madison Chain
- [ March/April 2012](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2012/) - Learning From The Miss - This spring, Tom comes home Kayak Fishing Wisconsin - Our expert leads the way Diaries Of A Wisconsin Bear Guide - Wolves, hounds, bait and a bear named Wood Tick
- [January/February 2012](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2012/) - Green Bay Whitefish - Change in forage changes game On Wisconsin Rivers - On Wisconsin Rivers Badger Show Time... - Outdoors moves indoors across Wisconsin
- [November/December 2011](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2011/) - Goodbye Snaggletooth - Bayfield County monster bear meets his end Madtown’s Fall Walleyes - The later the better on Mendota Fly Fishing Wisconsin - Cold weather can still mean hot fishing
- [September/October 2011](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2011/) - Muskies On The Lower Wisconsin - Our expert shows you where Return To The River - Winnebago walleyes’ mock fall run Diary Of A Wisconsin Bear Guide - Landowner generosity first keyto success
- [July/August 2011](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2011/) - On Wisconsin Rivers - Central Wisconsin trout-about The King and I -Great Lakes salmon hunts Flyfishing Wisconsin - Jump on these grasshoppers
- [May/June 2011](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2011/) - The ‘Up Nort’ Report - Fishin’ on the bubble Water-Bound Targets - Bowfishing carp after dark Backwater Paradise - The secret of sloughs
- [March/April 2011](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2011/) - Hangin’ Tough - Take down a late-season tom Of Scales And Bows -Carp: The other archery target Sauger Secrets - There’s more in these waters than walleyes
- [January/February 2011](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2011/) - Wisconsin’s Ice Warriors - Taking sturgeon with spears Wisconsin’s Muskie Shows - The 2011 muskie season starts right now! Sneaking In The Shadows - A close-encounter with a southern Wisconsin cougar
- [November/December 2010](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2010/) - To Catch a Coyote - Trapping pelted trouble Pheasant Fury - Multiple states, multiple limits Motivated Muskies - Fishing on the edge
- [September/October 2010](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2010/) - A Wisconsin Game Farm - Views from both sides of the fence Big-Time Buck Brawl - What really happens in Wisconsin’s woods Monster Muskies - The transition condition
- [July/August 2010](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2010/) - Bears of Wisconsin - The calm before the storm? Fly Fishing In Wisconsin - String-slinging a streamer Wounded Warriors - Action in Wisconsin's wild
- [May/June 2010](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2010/) - On Guard! - Invasive species are attacking Wisconsin Game-Cam Gobblers - Shoot your turkey twice Bassin’ For Walleyes - Thinking outside the box
- [January/February 2010](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2010/) - The Roots of Tradition - Sturgeons, spears and the ice of Winnebago Beyond Wisconsin’s Borders - To Canada we go Contemporary Deer Camp - The evolution of tradition
- [March/April 2010](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2010/) - Waiting on Wisconsin - A bear hunter’s tag dance Explore Wisconsin - County by county, so much to do Shock Therapy - Patrolling Wisconsin’s fisheries
- [November/December 2009](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2009/) - The Northern Wisconsin Hunt - Where are the deer? Wisconsin’s Water Wolf - Big Pike 101 Fall Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse - Habitat and memories
- [September/October 2009](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2009/) - Snaggle Tooth Lives - The monster bruin of Bayfield County returns Wisconsin Grouse Hunting - Habitat and the productive edge River Whitetails - Walleye, sauger the autumn alternative
- [July/August 2009](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2009/) - Big River, Big Muskies - Working the lower Wisconsin Flyfishing Wisconsin - Tie a fly, wet or dry Bears, Dogs and Warden Recruits - Specialized training in the Wisconsin wilderness
- [May/June 2009](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2009/) - Fish And Cranberries - Wisconsin’s undiscovered fisheries Wisconsin’s Manic Muskies - Ride the Shortline Express to success Lake Michigan Salmon - How-to cash-in on Cohos
- [March/April 2009](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2009/) - Wisconsin Walleye Water - Spring tactics from four experts Timing Spring Gobblers - Week by week tactics for hunting Wisconsin turkey To Hire A Bear Guide - Top 10 questions to help fill your tag
- [January/February 2009](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2009/) - The McCormick Files - Diary of a Bayfield County deer guide Is Your Voice Being Heard? - Hunting access rights on Wisconsin public land Peeping Deep - Electronics, pencil sinkers and Lake Mendota perch
- [November/December 2008](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2008/) - Shore Bets - Late Season Wisconsin walleye Wisconsin River Muskies - North and South Bayfield County Bear Hunt - 14 hunters, 13 bears ... but does Snaggle Tooth show?
- [September/October 2008](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2008/) - The Hunt For Snaggle Tooth, II - Photo of the 500-pound Bayfield County bruin Hook & Line Sturgeon - Simple approach, giant returns Early Fall Muskies - Big baits or small?
- [July/August 2008](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/july-august-2008/) - The Shore Bet - Nocturnal Lake Michigan salmon assault Fly Fishing Wisconsin - Invasion of the terrestrials The Hunt For Snaggle Tooth - In pursuit of the monster black bear of Bayfield County
- [May/June 2008](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/may-june-2008/) - Whitewater & Quietwater - To portage over land, time Summer Perch - Plastic tactics for Great Lakes jumbos River Smallmouth - Pre-spawn, spawn and post-spawn tactics
- [March/April 2008](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/march-april-2008/) - Super Perch - Great Lakes jumbo fish from boat, shore Steelhead Heaven - When the migration doors open on Michigan, Superior Strange Days - Supplemental strategies for spring river walleyes
- [November/December 2007](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/november-december-2007/) - Planes, Trains, Automobiles... - And The Suburban Whitetail Rut Cultivating Future Hunters - Making The First Deer Hunt Fun The Frozen Jungle - Lessons From A Trapper
- [January/February 2008](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/january-february-2008/) - Hearing Is Believing - Wisconsin Archer Takes On The Bugling Bulls Of Utah A Sturgeon Spearer’s Diary - Proof Positive They’re All Nuts Hardwater Browns - Great Tactics On The Great Lake
- [September/October 2007](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/issue/september-october-2007/) - Early Season Goose Tactics Sacred Ground - Our Shallow Lakes Whitewater And Quiet Water - A Paddler’s View From The Stern

## Views And Podcast

- [On Wisconsin Outdoors Podcast - September 18, 2025​](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/v-and-p-post/on-wisconsin-outdoors-podcast-september-18-2025/) - Discussion with Dick Ellis, John Ellis of OWO and Steve Schroeder of the Wisconsin Outdoors Alliance.

## Events

- [February 4-5, 2026 — Arrowhead Groomer Show](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/arrowhead-groomer-show/)
- [November 15, 2025 - Holiday Craft & Gift Fair](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/november-15-holiday-craft-gift-fair/)
- [November 27, 2025 - Turkey Trot](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/november-27-turkey-trot/)
- [November 28, 2025 - Lighting Up Kenosha & Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/november-28-lighting-up-kenosha-tree-lighting-ceremony/)
- [November 29, 2025  - Lighting Up St. Germain Parade & Celebration](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/november-29-2025-lighting-up-st-germain-parade-celebration/)
- [November 29, 2025 - December (weekends) - Magic at Muni](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/november-29-2025-december-weekends-magic-at-muni/)
- [December 5, 2025 - Holiday Parade](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-5-2025-holiday-parade/)
- [December 5, 2025 - Ashland Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-5-2025-ashland-holiday-parade-tree-lighting/)
- [December 5-7, 2025 & December 12-14, 2025 - Villa Louis Christmas Tea](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-5-7-2025-december-12-14-2025-villa-louis-christmas-tea/)
- [December 6, 2025 - Holiday Marketplace](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-6-2025-holiday-marketplace/)
- [December 6, 2025 - Jingle Bell Run](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-6-2025-jingle-bell-run/)
- [December 6, 2025 - Butternut's Christmas in the Village](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-6-2025-butternuts-christmas-in-the-village/)
- [December 13, 2025 - Fun Frost Family Day](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-13-2025-fun-frost-family-day/)
- [December 13, 2025 - Santa Shoot for Charities](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-13-2025-santa-shoot-for-charities/)
- [December 29-31, 2025 - Carpfest](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/events-post/december-29-31-2025-carpfest/)

## Travel And Tourism

- [Wildcat Mountain State Park - A Vernon County, Kickapoo Valley wonderland](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/wildcat-mountain-state-park-a-vernon-county-kickapoo-valley-wonderland/) - Wisconsin's Highway 33, which runs from Port Washington to the east and Lacrosse to the west, provides a unique glimpse into the state's disparate landscapes. This especially becomes pronounced on the western edge of the 200-mile stretch of roadway that approaches the Mississippi River. Wildcat Mountain State Park, located within Vernon County, is one of
- [An 'Up Nort' Report - Northwoods' Celebrity](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/an-up-nort-report-northwoods-celebrity/) - In the Three Lakes community, he is known simply as Whitey. Not a particularly clever or regal name for such a magnificent buck. I would have thought something more regal, like maybe Thor, Zeus, or Gandalf. But, Whitey it is. The great white buck of Three Lakes is a local celebrity. And he's not camera
- [Take USA Today's No. 1 Scenic Drive to La Crosse](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/take-usa-todays-no-1-scenic-drive-to-la-crosse/) - Make every mile count this fall! Take USA Today's No. 1 Scenic Drive to the La Crosse Region and bask in vibrant views, festive flavors, elevated adventure, and cozy charm. Point your wheels toward the La Crosse Region, where the Mississippi River, ancient Driftless bluffs and charming river towns collide. Journey along the Great River
- [Natural Bridge State Park](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/natural-bridge-state-park/) - As an official state park, Natural Bridge's history runs fairly shallow, only attaining the designation in 1973. But the 530-acre site's overall storied lineage runs much deeper, into Wisconsin's glacial periods, as noted by archeological studies and a popular natural feature. One of Natural Bridge's standout attributes as a state park is the natural arch
- [Winter is Wonderful in Kenosha](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/winter-is-wonderful-in-kenosha/) - As fall gives way to winter, a whole new season of fun emerges in Southeastern Wisconsin. From brisk hikes and snowshoeing to skiing, sledding, and snowboarding, there is endless opportunity to enjoy the outdoors even when cooler temperatures arrive. Spend a day near Lake Michigan for beautiful views and crisp air. The City of Kenosha
- [Willow River State Park](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/willow-river-state-park/) - Regardless of the season, water is a focal point within the Willow River State Park. The 2,891-acre greenspace is located on the northwest part of Wisconsin, on the outskirts of the border community of Hudson in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The backdrop to all of this is acres and acres of rolling countryside, which
- [Forgotten Wisconsin: Wisconsin Moves Forward](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/forgotten-wisconsin-wisconsin-moves-forward/) - Wisconsin's state flag is chock-full of meaning. Unfortunately much of it is a mystery to modern eyes. The flag was adopted in 1913, and over the past 100-plus years, many people no longer recognize what its symbols represent. (This is the last of a series explaining the flag.) During the mid-19th to the mid-20th century,
- [Winter Comes Alive in Algoma](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/winter-comes-alive-in-algoma/) - Mother Nature has a funny way of rearing her head on the lakeshore, and wintertime is no exception. Snow drifts, iced over lakes and barren, leafless trees leave the countryside with a special kind of clean-looking beauty. To the outdoors enthusiast, this is what we wait for - snow covered trails for cross country skiing,
- [Winter in Elkhorn](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/winter-in-elkhorn/) - For many, winter in the Elkhorn area begins on the slopes of Alpine Valley Resort, where skiers and snowboarders carve their way down hills suited to all experience levels. The resort hums with energy throughout the season, offering families, friends, and weekend adventurers a chance to savor the exhilaration of fresh snow. Those seeking a
- [Snowmobiling The Hayward Lakes: A Winter Adventure in Wisconsin’s Northwoods](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/snowmobiling-the-hayward-lakes/) - The Hayward Lakes Area in northwest Wisconsin boasts over 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails winding through forests, glacial lakes, and rivers. Sawyer County's system is ideal for riders seeking space, scenery, and small-town charm, with plenty of fuel stops, restaurants, and cozy lodges ready to welcome visitors all winter. These trails are maintained by
- [Book Across The Bay](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/book-across-the-bay/) - Step into a winter tradition unlike any other! Saturday, February 14, 2026 Book Across the Bay transforms Chequamegon Bay into a shimmering path marked with candlelight, laughter, and adventure. Skiers and snowshoers travel from near and far to be part of this magical nighttime experience. After crossing the finish line, celebrate in the big heated
- [Winter Fun in Kenosha](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/winter-fun-in-kenosha/) - Wisconsin winters are a great time to get outdoors and embrace the fresh, crisp air. From solo activities to family fun, there is an adventure beyond the expected in Southeastern Wisconsin. Hit the slopes at Wilmot Mountain. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Families will appreciate the people mover conveyor that brings everyone back to
- [Own The Winter, Claim Your Adventure](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/own-the-winter-claim-your-adventure/) - Port Washington isn't just a place to wait out the winter; it's a destination to own it. We embrace the quiet intensity of the season, transforming our bluffs, woods, and harbor into an authentic playground for those who seek more than just comfort. The iconic Port Washington Lighthouse beacons you over a scene of icy
- [Annual Sled Dog Race a Remarkable Wisconsin Tradition](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/annual-sled-dog-race/) - Each winter, as snow settles deep across the Northwoods, one of Wisconsin's most remarkable outdoor traditions returns to life. The 7th Annual Northern Pines Sled Dog Race once again brings the vibrant spirit of mushing to Bayfield County, celebrating the enduring partnership between sled dogs and their human counterparts. This cherished race draws over 60
- [Don't Escape Winter…Experience it With Us](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/dont-escape-winterexperience-it-with-us/) - Winter in Marinette transforms the city into a crisp, snow-dusted playground where outdoor adventure, cozy comforts, and small-town charm come together. Snowmobiling is a local favorite, with miles of well-groomed trails weaving through forests and along scenic waterways. Riders can explore the region known as Wisconsin's Waterfall Capital, where frozen cascades like Dave's Falls and
- [Two Rivers Wisconsin Charter Fishing](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/t-and-t-post/two-rivers-wisconsin-charter-fishing/) - Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, Two Rivers offers one of the Midwest's best destinations for charter fishing enthusiasts and families alike. With its charming small-town feel, beautiful waterfront views, and welcoming community, Two Rivers provides the perfect setting for a day, weekend, or weeklong getaway filled with adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.

## Silent Sports

- [Tips For The Hardy Biker](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/silent-sports-post/tips-for-the-hardy-biker/) - So you finally got that e-bike and have been enjoying it through the seasons. What a powerful and stealthy beast for silently transporting you to your favorite hunting and fishing spots. Getting in and out of your honey holes is always half the battle, especially as we gain senior citizen status. I am one of
- [Mountain Bike Dropper Seat Posts](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/silent-sports-post/mountain-bike-dropper-seat-posts/) - I joined the ranks of mountain bike enthusiasts relatively late in life. It was on a trip with my young son near Clam Lake that we first decided to rent mountain bikes and explore single lane trails. I never realized that with the right gearing one could glide along these pathways with such effortless bliss.
- [An Up Nort’ Report](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/silent-sports-post/an-up-nort-report/) - You can't just fish all of the time. Sounds crazy, I know, but my wife has actually made that assertion on multiple occasions. The same thing goes for hunting once fall rolls around. Apparently, you can't just hunt all of the time either. Assuming there is even a grain of truth in those theories, I'm
- [Nine Mile](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/silent-sports-post/nine-mile/) - Nine Mile, the "The Crown Jewel" of the Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry system, offered the perfect destination for four friends and a day on 10 miles of mountain biking trails. For me personally, it would be the perfect opportunity to christen a new fat tire bike. For you, Nine Mile might be the

## Fishing

- [Moon Phases And Muskies: Fish the Full Moon in the Fall](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/moon-phases-and-muskies-fish-the-full-moon-in-the-fall/) - Muskies are like an old friend that I annually clear my calendar for, and I always choose the full moon period in October for the visit. Like almost everything, the longer you do something the better you will become at it. Fishing muskies for 20 years on the same weekend every year, I've learned a
- [The ABCs to Fall Walleye Success: Simple Location Lessons for More, Bigger Fish](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/the-abcs-to-fall-walleye-success-simple-location-lessons-for-more-bigger-fish/) - With the passing of the Dog Days of Summer, fishing becomes a lot more consistent and predictable. Cooler water temperatures make it much easier to pinpoint and target specific fishing locations. Years of fishing the Wisconsin River has taught me how to look for and approach these locations while targeting walleyes, one of my favorite
- [Wolf River Panfish: Wolf River Haven](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/wolf-river-panfish-wolf-river-haven/) - The Wolf River is a panfish haven. Especially during low water, this often occurs late summer into early fall. An abundance of downed trees, rocky riprap shoreline and carved out clay banks near trickling tributaries draws out big gills and crappies from the backwaters. Anglers targeting these main river panfish like to use an eighth
- [Fall In to Bass Heaven - Two months. Two fish. Great fishing!](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/fall-into-bass-heaven-two-months-two-fish-great-fishing/) - Fall arrives a little earlier than most anglers realize. If you pay attention to the weather, watch for cooler nights in mid- to late-August. As the days lengthen, it's darker longer, and that promotes the cool down. Which makes September and October prime bass months. Work it right and you can have success with both
- [For The Heartiest of Souls](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/for-the-heartiest-of-souls/) - Some of the best fishing of the year happens in fall. You have to tough out the cold, but trust me, it's worth it. During the late fall months, walleye fishing is my favorite. With clients in the summer, I spend a lot of time fishing largemouth bass or northern pike, most often with live
- [Late Fall Fishing](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/late-fall-fishing/) - For fall river crappie, I like it simple. Drifting a light jig and minnow right to their holding area. As a perfect example, we caught a couple of crappie close together by a bottom snag and then anchored. The winning formula was tossing a 1/32nd ounce jig 10 yards upstream and letting it sink and
- [Wolf River Walleyes](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/wolf-river-walleyes/) - Anglers in fall on many Wisconsin waterways, including the Wolf River system, will eventually witness large schools of baitfish gathering near inlets, landings and bayous. Schools so thick, in fact, they seemingly cannot even be fished. Most anglers will never forget a phenomenon quite like it. Watching the schooling ball of baitfish and the walleye
- [An 'Up Nort' Report](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/an-up-nort-report/) - I love perch. My parents also loved perch and made frequent trips to Pelican Lake to find them. At the age of three, I had a cane pole thrust into my hands and was taught to watch a bobber. About 10 years later, I had a knife handed to me and taught how to fillet
- [Fall Transition](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/fall-transition/) - Late fall transition from open water fishing to early ice action is one of my favorite times of the year. Any given day could offer one or the other. That is until everything finally freezes over completely, and we are on to full blown ice fishing. With that said, I do my best to take
- [Hardwater Tips And Tricks](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/hardwater-tips-and-tricks/) - Ice fishing for sunfish, bluegills, pumpkinseeds and related members of the panfish clan is fun, packed with action, and can produce some of the best fish meals of the year. Hitting the ice with an organized plan, and taking care of details, makes the difference between going home empty handed or hauling in a mess
- [Fishing in The Dark](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/fishing-in-the-dark/) - When you're targeting fish during low-light conditions, adjusting your presentation can make a big difference. Fish tend to become more active and less cautious as the light fades, but their feeding behavior also shifts, meaning your lure choice and technique should shift with it. Ice anglers have long known that the most productive times of
- [Scouting New Hardwater](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/scouting-new-hardwater/) - The dead of winter. What do we do? Let's go look at some new lakes for ice fishing. Tracking down and targeting a new lake is not as hard as you may think, but most people don't like the idea of trudging out on foreign hardwater without any idea of where to start or where
- [Wisconsin Fishing Memories](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/wisconsin-fishing-memories/) - Growing up in the seventies, my best memories were kindled annually in mid-July. That's when my brother and I headed north to Hayward from central Illinois with our aunt and uncle for two weeks of Northwoods fishing. The worst memory, plainly stated, was leaving. We fished Nelson Lake and the river that exited the lake
- [A Superior Tactic](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/a-superior-tactic/) - With the setting sun splashing his growing shadow on the Lake Superior ice, Chris Beeksma abandons the portable shanty to feel an almost balmy February breeze, and sends the heavy beetle jig through the augured hole to seduce another lake trout. The journey down is a long one. Line screams off the reel for more
- [Sanity Lost on Winnebago](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/sanity-lost-on-winnebago/) - Publisher Note: The 2026 Lake Winnebago system sturgeon season begins February 14th and will run for a maximum of 16 days or until harvest caps are met. 4:30 a.m.: Opening morning. Heading north on Highway 45 toward Winnebago with just the stars as my companions. Mentally sharp. Ready. Enthusiastic. I haven't seen a sturgeon in
- [Put Your Show on Ice](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/fishing-post/put-your-show-on-ice/) - Anglers Welcome Early Ice Anglers across Northeast Central Wisconsin, especially in Waupaca and Portage Counties, are celebrating an early, solid freeze-up. A strong early hard water season means better access and a longer overall fishing window. As one local angler put it, "The more ice the merrier." Key Fishing Forecast: Low Water Outlook Anglers fishing

## Hunting

- [Autumn Flight: Timing the Woodcock Migration](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/autumn-flight-timing-the-woodcock-migration/) - Timberdoodles provide great shooting when their migration is on and the flight is "in." The trick is predicting when the birds will arrive, then knowing where to find them. Timing and Temperatures You can find local birds in September, but woodcock traditionally migrate through Wisconsin in the first two weeks of October. That said, the
- [A Hunt to Remember: Marathon County Crossbow Hunter Takes 495-Pound Black BearA Hunt to Remember](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/a-hunt-to-remembera-hunt-to-remember-marathon-county-crossbow-hunter-takes-495-pound-black-beara-hunt-to-remember/) - As every bear hunter knows, the hunt begins long before opening day. Baiting is a demanding, time-intensive task, and my efforts started in mid-August, 2024. On August 31 at 12:48 pm, I captured my first bear on camera - and it was huge. The Waiting Game From that day through September 12, I had consistent
- [Bob's Bear Bait](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/bobs-bear-bait/) - It's time! You've scouted, found the perfect site, baited diligently and now the season opener is right around the corner. You have bears coming in and have a spot on the wall picked out for your rug. However, when it comes down to the wire it's not always that easy. Here's our top five tips
- [Autumn Flight - Timing the woodcock migration](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/autumn-flight-timing-the-woodcock-migration-2/) - Timberdoodles provide great shooting when their migration is on and the flight is "in." The trick is predicting when the birds will arrive, then knowing where to find them. Timing and Temperatures You can find local birds in September, but woodcock traditionally migrate through Wisconsin in the first two weeks of October. That said, the
- [Marvelous Marshall Minnesota - Quality wild pheasant hunting, close to home](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/marvelous-marshall-minnesota-quality-wild-pheasant-hunting-close-to-home/) - In the fall of 2022, when the On Wisconsin Outdoors crew last hunted Marshall, Minnesota targeting wild pheasants, the story concluded, "…we'll be back." Birds were more than plentiful and close (six hours) to our Wisconsin homes, competition light, and we had hit good December weather. As novices to the area, we had been helped
- [A Whitetail For The Ages](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/a-whitetail-for-the-ages/) - The air was cool and still that October afternoon in Jackson County when I made a last-minute decision to head for the woods. It was my first sit of the season—no expectations, just a quiet evening surrounded by the fall woods. But the woods had other plans. From the first trail cam picture, we knew
- [Dad's Last Deer](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/dads-last-deer/) - For many Wisconsin families, the annual gun deer season is a tradition as sacrosanct as Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday and a Fourth of July picnic. This season will be my 54th in the hills of southwestern Wisconsin. Our little hunting group started out as just my dad, my two older brothers, and me.
- [An 'Up Nort' Report: Man’s best friend](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/an-up-nort-report/) - Anybody who has bow hunted for years knows that bowhunting has its highs and lows. The following is a perfect example. On November 17, I was sitting in a ladder stand on a ridge behind my cabin in Vilas County. As the sun was setting, I had a deer walk up the trail behind my
- [The Bear Hunters Calendar](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/the-bear-hunters-calendar/) - With Wisconsin bear tags being released soon, now is a great time to get your plans in order. If you are one of the lucky hunters to draw a tag, this simple timeline will help you prepare, stay consistent, and make the most of your season. February – March: Planning and Permission Winter is the
- [Hunter Nation](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/hunter-nation/) - Engaged hunters and anglers showed up in Green Bay to discuss the power the outdoor community has at the ballot box. We want hunters voting their values! We need to keep the pressure on our elected officials and NEVER miss an election. HUNT THE VOTE Before Hunter Nation – 50% of licensed hunters did not
- [Wolf Tracks](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/hunting-post/wolf-tracks/) - As Hunter Nation-Wisconsin Chapter State Director Chris Vaughan continued his presentation November 14th at a Town Hall meeting in Green Bay focused on the critical need for sportsmen and women to protect the heritage of hunting by voting, a few photos were worth 1000 words. Wolf and whitetail deer management in Wisconsin were under scrutiny.

## Events

- [Ride with the Champs](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/ride-with-the-champs/) - Presented by Livingston's Arctic Cat of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, and hosted by the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, this annual ride celebrates snowmobiling heritage and brings enthusiasts together for two days of trail riding and camaraderie. Friday: John Deere Reunion Ride departing from the Hall of Fame at 9 AM, followed by a fish fry at
- [Lake Winnebago Sturgeon Spearing Season Begins](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/lake-winnebago-sturgeon-spearing-season-begins/) - The 2026 Lake Winnebago system sturgeon spearing season kicks off on Valentine's Day and runs for a maximum of 16 days or until harvest caps are met. This uniquely Wisconsin tradition draws thousands of spearers to ice shanties dotting the big lake, where they peer through holes into the swirling green depths hoping to spot
- [Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Saturday](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/northern-pines-sled-dog-race-saturday/) - Experience the thrill of the Northwoods at the 7th Annual Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, one of Wisconsin's most remarkable winter traditions. This cherished event draws over 60 professional and recreational mushers from across the Midwest to compete on the scenic trails of the Bayfield County Forest. With five racing categories ranging from high-speed pro
- [SCI Wisconsin Chapter Grand Banquet](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/sci-wisconsin-chapter-grand-banquet/) - Safari Club International's Wisconsin Chapter hosts its annual Grand Banquet, bringing together hunters and conservationists for a weekend of celebration, auctions, and camaraderie. This premier event supports wildlife conservation and hunter education initiatives throughout Wisconsin. February 13th Grand Banquet Begins at 3:30pm February 14th Open to the public 10am-3pmEvening Events begin at 4pm www.sciwi.org
- [Book Across the Bay](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/book-across-the-bay-saturday/) - Step into a winter tradition unlike any other. Book Across the Bay transforms Chequamegon Bay into a shimmering path marked with candlelight, laughter, and adventure. Skiers and snowshoers travel from near and far to be part of this magical nighttime crossing experience. After crossing the finish line, celebrate in the big heated tent with music,
- [St. Germain Radar Run](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/st-germain-radar-run/) - The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce, Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club, St. Germain ATV Club, and West Bay Racers team up with the Snow Outlaws for an adrenaline-pumping radar run on the frozen West Bay of Little St. Germain Lake. The Snow Outlaws, a professional racing organization, will compete on a 500-foot track in high-speed runs that
- [Arrowhead Groomer Show](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/arrowhead-groomer-show/) - Ever wonder how snowmobile trails stay in such pristine condition? Hamblen Equipment, the home of Arrowhead Groomers in St. Germain, hosts one of the largest groomer shows in the Midwest. This two-day event offers a behind-the-scenes look at the heavy equipment and technology that keeps Wisconsin's snowmobile trail system running smoothly. Come see equipment displays,
- [Kenosha Restaurant Week](https://onwisconsinoutdoors.com/etn/kenosha-restaurant-week/) - Have a taste for something different? Come in from the cold and warm up with hot eats and deals during this nine-day culinary adventure. From classic diners, bistros, and Wisconsin supper clubs to food festivals, live music, and vibrant nightlife, Kenosha sets the table with food and entertainment just waiting to be savored. Participating restaurants

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