Natural Resources

Our Wisconsin (Linda Freshwaters Arndt/Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Our Wisconsin The Lore, Legends, and Traditions of Wisconsin Deer Hunting

Thousands take off from work and school to hunt for their buck, a time-honored tradition that has seen its share of legends, tragedies, and new curveballs.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 30, 2021 5:08 pm CST
Opinion Wisconsin's gun deer hunting season has begun. (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Opinion How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Appreciate the Deer Hunt

UpNorthNews reporter Julian Emerson recounts his wide range of experiences with Wisconsin's gun deer hunting season.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 23, 2021 2:47 pm CST
Our Wisconsin Area 178, a 9-mile trails network on the eastern edge of Chippewa Falls, west of Lake Wissota, is a scenic natural area used by hikers, runners, and bicyclists. The area is one of many beautiful recreational areas across Wisconsin. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Our Wisconsin I Never Knew Area 178 Existed. Now I Can’t Wait to Go Back.

For more than four decades in the Chippewa Valley, this beautiful site evaded Julian Emerson. That changed recently.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 12, 2021 4:55 pm CST
Agriculture Bad River Food Sovereignty
Agriculture Indigenous Farming, Cooking at Center of Bad River Community Garden Program

Bad River Food Sovereignty Program provides food, sustainable farming practices in the Ashland area.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 4, 2021 3:31 pm CDT
Environment Wisconsin's Wolf River (Image via Shutterstock)
Environment Trump Rolled Back Clean Water Regulations. Two Wisconsin Tribes Just Won Against His Rule in Court.

Two Wisconsin tribes were among five who sued to block the rule enacted in 2020.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 10, 2021 4:39 pm CDT

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Dells of Eau Claire Our Wisconsin A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
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Natural Resources (Photo by Gary Kramer/US Fish and Wildlife Service)
Natural Resources Commentary: Killing is Not the Only Choice for Gray Wolf Management

In setting a 300-kill quota, the Natural Resources Board disregarded wishes from tribes and conservationists, and recommendations from the DNR experts.

Charlie Rasmussen Charlie Rasmussen September 9, 2021 11:09 am CDT
Our Wisconsin Superior Falls in Iron County. (Photo via Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Our Wisconsin ‘Water’ You Waiting For? Go See These Wisconsin Waterfalls.

Wisconsin has no shortage of waterfalls for your sightseeing and swimming pleasure!

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith August 16, 2021 4:05 pm CDT