Adam Armenta of Verona told his son Riley, 11, he’d likely spend the rest of his life trying to top the large turkey he shot during a Learn-to-Hunt session before the regular season opened in mid-April.

Preston Cole, Department of Natural Resources secretary nominee, leans scientifically in approaching chronic wasting disease, possible water contamination problems, and communications with the public.

ASHLAND — Laine Stowell made a near-fatal error. He separated an elk cow from her calf — and this four-legged mom wasn’t standing for it.

An incomprehensible part of gathering morel mushrooms is finding the season’s first fungus fruiting body. After that, everything seems beautiful.

With an increasingly urban population in the state of Wisconsin, it can be a challenge to get city residents the access to the wild spaces they desire.

The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner will celebrate Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25.

A recommendation to prohibit shooting bucks this year in Buffalo County has many hunters and residents up in arms.

Wisconsin’s turkey seasons don’t challenge the variety of deer hunts, but there is no shortage of opportunities, either.

Between rain showers on the opening morning of the 2019 spring turkey hunt, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Dale Hochhausen sat in his truck on the side of the road while a tom turkey strutted behind him.

Now and for the next six weeks, turkeys are in the spotlight, sashaying about for hens, hunters and anyone who can tolerate a 20-plus pound gobbler displaying in an ostentatious manner to attract attention.

EAU CLAIRE — County Deer Advisory councils announced their initial proposals for 2019 antlerless deer quotas across the state at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ annual Spring Fish and Wildlife Public Hearings held April 8 in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.

Three years ago when the Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer, and Predator Project began, those connected and interested were eager for results, even anecdotal leanings.

TOWN OF BRIGHAM — Trout fishing has a way of drawing many who place a premium on their time. They take time to relax, fish, join friends, and take their eyes away from the water long enough to see wildlife, examine vegetation, and take pictures of the landscape.

The sugar maple tree was officially named Wisconsin’s state tree 70 years ago, even though the idea was discussed as early as 1893.

It has been about 20 years since white-tailed deer have had to cope with a winter like 2018-19 in southern Wisconsin. Mild December and January weather turned nasty in February and March.

A band of four coyotes came down a pasture ravine; two were run off leaving a pair to themselves.

The outdoors, to many people, is a pick-me-up for many things monotonous, including the weather and persistent winter conditions.

ROCK FALLS — There have been no documented cases of chronic wasting disease making the cross-species jump from deer to humans, but the possibility that it someday could has hunters concerned.

RICE LAKE — Evidence of northern Wisconsin’s proud lumbering heritage can be found throughout the region. Look no further than the street signs in the city of Rice Lake, many which bear the familiar surnames of prominent lumber barons such as Knapp, Stout, Tainter and Wilson.

In an era when fast-moving, sophisticated cutting equipment dominates the logging industry, Randy Blakeman of Marengo and his crew are content to tackle timber sales with the old-school dependability of gas-powered chain saws. For Blakeman, a successful tree harvest is as much about time wel…

If there ever was a slow time for outdoors enthusiasts, it might be now. So with the long winter, and lots of snow, don’t be that summer-away-from-school child and say, “I have nothing to do outside.”

People may soon have a new weapon in the battle against mosquitoes, and it comes from an unusual source: bacteria.

Being outdoors in Wisconsin’s winter elements is not for the weak, many would suggest. So why engage in it? Why freeze and become soiled and bruised?

Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse face several serious hurdles in maintaining stable populations, even in central and northern Wisconsin where generally stable but cycling populations are present.

As common as bald eagles have become, people never seem to tire of viewing, photographing and admiring them.

TOWN OF RIDGEWAY — The 10th Annual Hyde Area Squirrel Hunting Tournament brought back memories of bygone days when dozens of cars and trucks once crowded in-person deer registration stations.