Complete WDNR Outdoor Report as of November 4, 2010Wisconsin?s whitetail deer are moving into their mating season, or rut, and there are increasing reports of bucks sparring and chasing does even during the day. Archery hunters are reporting increased success, with some very nice bucks registered in the last week. County sheriff?s departments are also reporting increased numbers of vehicle-deer collisions. The rutting season is expected to peak over the next two weeks, so drives should be extra cautious on roadways at all hours of the day, but especially at dawn and dusk when deer movement is usually at its peak.
The fall waterfowl migration is in full swing across the state. Swan numbers have begun to build on the Upper Mississippi River. Pools 8 and 9 between La Crosse and Ferryville are holding 5,000 to 10,000 swans, and those numbers should build throughout the next two to three weeks until freeze up. Canvasbacks and other diving ducks are now at peak along the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge. More than 400,000 canvasbacks were counted in pools 8 and 9 on Monday. Waterfowl numbers are also starting to build on large inland lakes and along Lake Michigan. Buffleheads, mergansers, redheads, and ruddy ducks have been seen rafting along Door County. Aerial surveys east of Sturgeon Bay found 60,000 goldeneyes earlier this week.
Hunting has pretty much replaced fishing as the main form of outdoor recreation but a few anglers are still out. Water temperatures have been getting colder by the week with northern lakes now in the upper 40-degree range. Musky continue to be the main species of interest and have continued to provide fair to good action.
Along Lake Michigan, chinook numbers continued to decrease this week on the northern tributaries, but as expected this time of year, more coho salmon, brown, and rainbow trout have been caught. Anglers reported success on the Manitowoc, East and West Twin, and Kewaunee rivers. In the southeast, a mixed bag of chinook, coho, rainbows, and browns have been taken on the Sheboygan, Milwaukee and Root rivers.
Grouse are still being found in fairly good numbers in the north, while pheasant hunters continue to harvest birds on public hunting areas and surrounding private lands in the south.
Fall colors are now past peak statewide, with the exception of a few southern counties where some trees are still holding some color. Leaf drop is progressing rapidly, which is helping archery and small game hunters. With the loss of leaves, porcupines are more visible at tree tops, chewing the maples and beeches.
Winter finches are starting to trickle into the state, with reports of white-winged crossbills, redpolls and good numbers of purple finch and pine siskins. Northern shrikes have returned to winter hunting territories and a few short-eared owls have been reported across the state in the last two weeks.
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Statewide Birding Report
Waterfowl migration is in full swing across the state. Swan numbers have begun to build on the Upper Mississippi River. Pools 8 and 9 between La Crosse and Ferryville are holding 5-10,000 swans to date. Those numbers should continue to build throughout the next 2-3 weeks until freeze up. Canvasbacks and other diving ducks are now at peak along the Upper Miss Refuge. More than 400,000 canvasbacks were counted in pools 8 and 9 on Monday. This could be a new count record! There are still good numbers of sandhill cranes using traditional staging areas and whooping cranes are still lingering at staging areas. Waterfowl numbers are starting to build on large inland lakes and along Lake Michigan. Aerial surveys east of Sturgeon Bay reported 60,000 goldeneyes earlier this week! Birders can also expect good numbers of loons on large inland lakes and along the Great Lakes over the next two weeks. Winter finches are starting to trickle into the state. Birders have been reporting a few white-winged crossbills, redpolls and good numbers of purple finch and pine siskins. Northern shrikes have returned to winter hunting territories and a few short-eared owls have been reported across the state in the last two weeks. As always, we encourage birders to submit their sightings to eBird (
www.ebird.org/WI) in order for us to better track migratory bird populations.
DNR Northern Region
Park Falls DNR Service Center area
Upper Chippewa Basin fisheries report (Price, Rusk, Sawyer Taylor and inland Ashland and Iron counties) - Hunting has pretty much replaced fishing as the main form of outdoor recreation in the Northwoods in the last couple weeks. Grouse are still being found in fairly good numbers and the beginning of the rut has bow hunters spending a lot of time in their deer stands. Water temperatures have been getting colder by the week and most lakes are reported to be in the upper 40-degree range. And along with erratic weather and colder water temperatures, fewer and fewer anglers have been venturing out. Musky continue to be the main species of interest and have been providing some fair to good action lately. Most of the musky anglers have been dragging large suckers around and have been seeing quite a few fish. No recent reports of any large fish, but quite a few 34 to 42-inch fish have been landed. Some anglers are still throwing artificial baits and have been experiencing some action, with fish being more active on the sunny and warmer days when the water has warmed a bit. A few walleye anglers have still been trying their luck and success has been very inconsistent -- some days provide good action on small and medium-size walleye while other days provide virtually no action at all. Live minnows continue to best the best bait, whether fished below a slip bobber, on a jig, or a bare hook dragged along the bottom. Cloudy days often produce some catches all day long, but on sunny days, look for the fish to bite in the late afternoon hours. Panfish action has been fair and a few nice catches of crappie and perch are still being made along mid-depth breaks and near cover. Bass fishing can basically be considered done for the open-water season.
Antigo DNR Service Center area
Council Grounds State Park - The flush toilet buildings are closed for the season. However, the campground will remain open until Nov. 1. Vault toilets are available in the campground, and water is available at the dump station and water fountains in the campground. The boat landing docks were removed Oct. 29. A new building is being built at the entrance to the park. This building will serve not only as an office for permanent staff, but also a year round place to buy stickers etc. We hope to move into the building in November 2010. Due the construction we are delaying the fall candlelight hike. Please check back for future candlelight hike dates. The Friends of Council Grounds State Park is looking for members. If you are interested please call the park at (715) 536-8773.
DNR Northeastern Region
Peshtigo DNR Service Center area
Last week saw rivers on the rise due to rain and very windy conditions. Fishing was more difficult because of the amount of debris being washed down to the bay. Those people who did fish found some success.
Marinette County - The story here has been the Menominee River. Perch and panfish were being caught from shore in and around the boat landings using crawlers and minnows. The walleye bite has been good from the fishermen's walkway using crank baits fished in the current seams. Along with walleye a few browns and even a couple of whitefish were being caught.
Oconto County - Brown trout anglers are enjoying some success fishing the rapids below the highway 141 bridge. Flies are the most common bait with leech patterns working well. Breakwater Water Marina anglers have been scoring perch on a regular basis with crawlers and minnows being the baits of choice, fished in conjunction with crappie rigs, some sorting is necessary.
Green Bay DNR Service Center area
Manitowoc County - Strong southwest winds at 30-40 mph, gusting up to 60 mph during mid-week influenced very low fishing pressure and created poor fishing conditions. The strong westerly winds significantly lowered water levels throughout the area, making it difficult for trout and salmon to make their way up a few tributaries. By Friday, winds switched out of the northwest and decreased to 10-15 mph. Very little rain fell in the area, but high temperatures by the weekend reached the mid-to-upper 40s, dropping to the freezing mark at night. Water temperatures in the tributaries remain at 47-48 degrees. The hot spot in the county remains the Manitowoc marina for rainbows and a few brown trout. Fishing bottom, success has occurred using rainbow or brown trout spawn this week averaging about ten fish per day. In past weeks, chinook spawn has also worked. Anglers have also landed a few suckers and whitefish. The chinook numbers landed up the East and West Twin Rivers decreased this past week, but as expected this time of year, more coho salmon, brown, and rainbow trout have been caught. Fishing slightly off bottom, anglers have had success using spawn and green or orange twister tails at the Shoto dam on the West Twin. Anglers at the Mishicot dam have been successful casting orange spinners for coho salmon. As we get into November, try floating spawn at various holes up and down the tributaries as the brown and rainbow trout make their way up the rivers. With the westerly winds this week, the water level in the Little Manitowoc River dropped significantly, but a few scattered trout remain in the deeper holes. Off Mill Road on the Manitowoc River, anglers successfully landed a few brown and rainbow trout over the weekend. There hasn?t been great numbers yet, but you should have luck floating brown or rainbow spawn up and down the river in this area. November is a great opportunity to catch trout with beautiful colors with even more fish making their way up the rivers. Hook and line fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise in the tributaries which began Sept. 15. If you observe any violations, please call 1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367).
Sturgeon Bay DNR Service Center area
Door County - The last week of October was a wild one to put to lightly. Record winds during the middle of the week gusting upwards of 60 mph throughout the county provided for extreme low pressures and impossible fishing conditions. Winds calmed by the end of the week and into the weekend as water temperatures finally dropped due to the intense stirring of Lake Michigan and Green Bay allowing anglers to hit the water. During the wind storm Coast Guard marker buoys recorded average wave heights of 20 plus feet in Lake Michigan, and the wind storm was considered in the top three most intense of its kind on record. Due to the high winds fishing pressure in Door County was at a minimum all week. Some salmon can still be found in the canal and some of the marinas on the west shore of the county; however, the fish have nearly completed their spawning stage and are likely on their way out. A few boats traveling out into deep water on the lake before the storm reported catching numbers of salmon and trout in the high teens, however very few boats are still journeying out. Another smallmouth bass club from down south was in the northern part of the county this week and were able to get on the water toward the weekend. Anglers looking for late year trophy fish have been fishing the deep water structures and points around Ellison Bay and Gills Rock in excess of 45 feet down. Live bait has been a popular choice as well as deep diving crank baits. Walleye fishing around Surgeon Bay and Door County has been slow but should pick up here into November. Fishing the southern reefs of Green Bay will likely start to produce some fish as well as the structures up around Fish Creek and Sister Bay. A few nice northern pike were still being caught in Sturgeon Bay in between the bridges. Working the edge of the shipping channel or any remaining weed beds with spoons, crank baits, or live bait has shown some activity. Musky fishing has been slow and minimal but should pick up dramatically as we move into November. Perch fishing was slow this week in Sturgeon Bay likely due to the stirring up of the bay due to the wind storm. Some anglers were still seen on the inner bay off of Laethem Smith Lodge, out toward Sawyer Harbor, and across onto the flats. There is still a lot of great fishing left around Door County, make sure to get out for a chance at some trophy fish.
Rock Island State Park - All buildings are now closed except pit toilets in campground and shelter building. Water systems have been drained for the season. Trails are in good condition. Campsites are open on a first come basis, but visitors will need to bring their own boat to get to the Island, the Rock Island ferry has stopped running for the season. A special early Archery Deer season opened on October 15.
Whitefish Dunes State Park - Migrating shorebirds have been sighted! The washed up cladophera brings in a bounty for the diving and dabbling ducks. Canada geese, mallards and wood ducks enjoy the treats caught by the net-like algae. Buffleheads, mergansers, redheads, and ruddy ducks can be seen rafting up for the winter season. The dried ghosts of summer and autumn flowers provide food for birds and mammals. With most of the leaves off the trees, the forested dunes are revealing their hidden treasures of bird nests, woodpecker holes, and animal sightings. Watch for lady ferns, club mosses and beech drops on the forest floor. Many porcupines are sighted at dusk at tree tops, chewing the maples and beeches. Careful drive down the roads, deer and turkeys are commonly crossing along with park visitors. With the recent wave action and lower lake levels wood has appeared on the beach. Removing driftwood from state property is prohibited by law. The wood is part of the unique character of a Great Lakes beach. It may also be a part of our shipping history that everyone should know and enjoy. Want to know what the park does with the washed up shipwreck pieces? Some items are so fragile that they are turned over to the State Historical Society while more hardy pieces are used in educational programs. Coming spring 2011, shipwreck pieces will be on display at the new outdoor exhibit. This year, for the first time, Whitefish Dunes State Park will be open to deer hunting during Wisconsin?s regular gun deer season, Nov. 20-28. The park will not be open to hunting during any other early or late-season deer hunts, included in herd reduction areas, muzzleloader dates, special youth or disabled hunts, or other special hunting opportunities. While hunting enhances recreational opportunities in the parks, its primary objective is vegetative and resource management. Deer over-browsing is a serious problem at the park. Forest regeneration is severely lacking and even completely absent in some areas. Ongoing deer management is necessary to maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Any attempts to promote forest regeneration will be ineffective until deer browsing is under control. Certain areas of the parks will be closed to hunting, and regular park users will still be able to use the parks during the hunting season. Anyone using the park during this regular hunting season wear blaze orange as a safety precaution.
Kewaunee County - For the majority of the week, the weather did not cooperate with anglers in Kewaunee County. High winds gusting up 60 MPH were reported in the area as strong winds moved through the region. The wind did not calm down till the weekend when conditions were finally conducive to fishing. The temperatures dropped to the mid 40s throughout the week with night time temperatures approaching freezing. The winds kept anglers off the Kewaunee piers for the majority of the week and thus limited the amount of fishing reports that came in. A few anglers did try during the weekend but did not have any success. Bruemmer Park continues to see high levels of fishing pressure during the week and has consistently produced fish. The most common catches have been coho salmon but a few rainbow trout have been hooked. The most successful tactics have been to float spawn in the deep holes. The footbridge area continued to produce fish this week. The most common catch was coho salmon but some large rainbow trout were caught on spawn sacs. A few boats that launched from the Kewaunee ramp tried their luck but did not have any success. They did report seeing lots of activity on their depth finders in 20-60 feet of water. A few anglers tried their luck on the Algoma piers and were met with some fish. A few anglers reported catching rainbow trout and brown trout off of the northern pier with spoons. The fishing at Blahnik Park continues to decrease as the amount of fish being caught in the area declines. Forrestville is still seeing continuous fishing pressure and fish are still being caught. The more successful anglers are fishing right at daylight and continue until about 11 a.m. The average weight of the chinook being caught is only 13 pounds. The numbers of rainbow trout and coho salmon being spotted is becoming more and more common. Silver Creek continues to be mildly productive as anglers tried rainbow and brown spawn sacs. The water level this week dropped significantly due to the direction of the wind and lack of rain in the area. There were no reports of any success and minimal fishing pressure at Stony Creek this week. There were no reports of success from the boats that launched from the Algoma boat ramp.
DNR Southeast Region
Harrington Beach State Park - All trails are open. The campground and facilities are closed for the season. Visitors may see Closed Area signs around the park. They are up in preparation of the 2010 Deer Season. The park will be open to deer hunting beginning Nov. 20. There will be muzzleloader hunting from Nov. 20 to Dec. 8. The park will also be open for the late archery season that runs from Nov. 29 to Jan. 9.
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit - Fall color is past peak and the vast majority of leaves are down. All trails are open and in good condition. Fall is a great time to enjoy the hiking trails. The campground and all campground facilities are closed for the season. Swim area buoys have been removed for the season. The beach toilet buildings are closed for the season. Portable toilets are available at the beach and nature trail parking areas.
Lake Michigan fisheries team report
Sheboygan County - In Sheboygan shore anglers in the marina have been catching a few chinook on skein and stick baits. On the Sheboygan River, a mixed bag of chinook, coho, rainbows, and browns have been taken between Esslingen Park and the Kohler dam. A few northern pike have been taken as well. Most anglers have been fly fishing, but a few fish have been taken on spawn sacs as well.
Ozaukee County - In Port Washington, shore anglers have been catching a mix of chinook, rainbows, and browns on skein in the north slip and near the power plant. A few chinook and coho have also been caught in Sauk Creek, but water levels have been dropping throughout the week.
Milwaukee County - In Milwaukee shore fishing has been relatively slow along the lakefront. Salmon numbers have increased in the Milwaukee River, and anglers have been catching fish in Kletzsch and Estabrook Parks. Egg sucking leeches and yarn have been effective for fly anglers. Water levels are low on area tributaries again, and fishing has slowed on the Menomonee River and Oak Creek.
Racine County - On the Root River in Racine flows have been decreasing steadily, and the water level is fairly low. More anglers have been concentrating above the Root River Steelhead Facility, with most fishing effort from Quarry Lake Park to the Horlick dam. Downstream of the facility anglers have been taking decent numbers of coho and chinook, along with increasing numbers of brown trout. Both small natural colored flies and spawn sacs have been producing. Fish were processed at the Root River Steelhead Facility on Monday, November 1, and an additional 99 chinook, 197 coho, 10 rainbows, and 15 browns were passed upstream. So far this season, DNR crews have spawned 454 coho and collected over 500,000 eggs. Coho will be spawned again at the Root River on Thursday, November 4 and Monday, November 8.
Kenosha County - Shore anglers in Kenosha continue to catch occasional chinook and brown trout in the harbor near the hotel, and spawn and white tube jigs have taken the most fish. The majority of fishing pressure in Kenosha has been concentrated around the hotel, but a few anglers have been fishing near the mouth of the Pike River with limited success.
DNR South Central Region
Dodgeville DNR Service Center area
Gant County - Fishing in general has been slow. A few bluegills were caught in 6-8 feet of water in the Bertom/MCartney area south of Cassville. Walleye and sauger anglers have reported a few small saugers caught and released while fishing the Ackerman cut area below Lock and Dam 11. Smallmouth bass fishing has slowed with several 11-13 inch bass caught and released at Bertom/McCartney. Anglers have been fishing artificial lures right along wood structure, commenting that if you do not hit a log or two-you are fishing too far away!. Waterfowl hunters are reporting very poor success in pool 11, with very few birds seen, and none within range. Trumpeter swans have moved into the area near Potosi Point - Pool 11 and are visible in Bode's pond north of Potosi and along River Lane to the south. Mississippi River water levels are back on the rise with Cassville at 11.4 feet and rising.
Fitchburg DNR Service Center area
Columbia County - The deer are on the move in Columbia County. Numerous large bucks were seen this last weekend on the back of pickup trucks. Car killed deer reports from the sheriff's office are also on the rise. The diving ducks are here, and a lot of ducks hunters have had allot of success. Still a lot of flooded timber along the Wisconsin River and most ponds and marshes have good water levels in them.
Dane County - Musky have been biting pretty well on Lake Monona and decent catches of walleyes are still being caught in the evenings on lakes Monona and Mendota. With colder temperatures and high winds last week waterfowl migrations have picked up considerably this week. There have been more migrating ducks and geese that have started to show up within the last week. Large flocks of Canada geese are feeding in cut corn fields and whistling swans are starting to migrate through. Hunters are advised to use caution when shooting at what they believe are snow geese, which normally aren't found migrating through Dane County. Deer activity has started to pick up. Many bucks have been observed starting to chase does and the prime of the rut is probably a week away. Archers are reporting lots of activity with some nice bucks being taken as well as more deer being hit by vehicles lately.
Lake Kegonsa State Park - The campgrounds, shower building and dump station are closed for the season. There is no hunting allowed at Lake Kegonsa State Park. The piers are still currently in the water. Check the park?s voicemail for when the piers are removed. For the most up to date conditions, please call (608) 873-9695.
Jefferson County - Walleyes and crappies are biting in the Rock and Bark rivers. Waterfowl hunter success continues on most wetlands and marshes. Deer movement seems to be increasing during daylight hours. The bucks should start chasing does in the next week or two. Water levels in the Jefferson Marsh Wildlife Area are rising following repairs to water control structures conducted in early October. There seems to be an increase in the number of trappers this year. This renewed interest in an outdoor activity so deeply rooted with tradition and history is encouraging to see. However, conservation wardens remind everyone using public lands that if they encounter a trap that they believe is set illegally, to leave it alone. Take a photo of the trap, note the location as best you can using landmarks or GPS, and call the local conservation warden. Trappers are reminded to set traps in a responsible manner to avoid conflicts with other users and domestic animals.
Rock County - Water is still high in much of the southwest part of the county around Avon. The rivers and ditches are full and there are some agriculture fields that have standing water in them. There are few fields around that have standing crops in them yet. The strong winds and cold weather are pushing waterfowl southbound. Large flocks of mallards and geese have been showing up in Rock County over the last week. Duck hunters have a good opportunity the next few weeks to have some action on the area marshes, rivers, and fields. Freezing weather in the evenings is causing some skim ice on the marshes, but water should stay open for a while. The cold weather should also help the progression of the rut for whitetails. Bucks have been seen chasing does and making scrapes. There have been reports of a number of deer moving during the daylight hours and of bucks being heard fighting during the night. Wardens have noticed increased numbers of people bow hunting as the rut picks up. Hunters are reminded that feeding and baiting is illegal in Rock County because of rules put in place after chronic wasting disease was found in the deer herd. Rock County is also an earn-a-buck area, so hunters must first harvest an antlerless deer before harvesting an antlered buck. Shining activity has picked up in Rock County with most crops harvested and deer starting to move more during the rut. Pheasant hunters continue to harvest birds on public hunting areas and surrounding private lands in Rock County.
DNR West Central Region
Baldwin DNR Service Center area
Willow River State Park - The 100 campground is closed for the season. This loop, along with the 200 campground will open in the spring of 2011. The 300 campground will remain open until snow accumulates. There will possibly be construction work on selected sites on weekdays. A start date is not certain. There will be more information coming on this. The Willow River Nordic skiers will be doing trail work Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8:30 am till noon. There?s a lot of stick pick up to do following the tree clean up on the Blue return. We need that cleaned up so the mower can get in there to cut that loop short like the rest. The surfaces of most trails are in great shape for the coming ski season. However, there is other work to do. If you appreciate skiing here, give something back and volunteer some time. Volunteer ski trail groomers are the reason this park does not require a trail pass. Call the office for further details. There is another opportunity Saturday, Nov. 13. Of course, you can volunteer for such work any time. Weekly dry land training sessions for cross country skiers continue Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at the Purple trail head at 5:15 p.m. The trainers tend to get done just about dark. The big buck of the year is a 14-pointer. He?s been seen once by park staff and again by a regular visitor.
Wisconsin Rapids DNR Service Center area
Buckhorn State Park - The accessible fishing pier and boat boarding piers have been removed for winter. The Buckhorn Novice Deer Hunt will be this coming weekend, November 6th and 7th. Bow hunting will be allowed those 2 days only in the Yellow River Wildlife Area or the 1200 acres of park north of Cty G and north of 31st. Small game and waterfowl will be allowed in Yellow River Wildlife Area only. Hikers and campers are recommended to wear blaze orange on Nov. 6-7. The park and wildlife areas are open to early bow deer season. The park office registers deer when the office is open. Most campsites are closed for the season, but some remain open.
Roche-A-Cri State Park - The campground and main gate are now closed for the season. Parking is available at the winter lot on Czech Ave and that pit toilet is still open. Hunting is not allowed in Roche-A-Cri State Park.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT STATE PARKS, FORESTS, AND TRAILS
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Check with the park or forest of your choice for additional activities and special events not listed. Most events are free of charge; park admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. Events and times subject to change.
Friday, November 5, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - Nature Storytime: Those Sly Foxes. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a shy, sly fox. Investigate the world of these secretive animals. This hour of nature fun awaits 3- to 6-year-olds with accompanying adults. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
? Governor Thompson State Park, Crivitz, (715) 757-3979 or e-mail - Grand Opening. Governor Thompson State Park and Peshtigo River State Forest invite you to attend the Grand Opening Ceremony for our new Visitor Center. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m., then light refreshments and open house for new buildings until 3 p.m.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 NatureMapping: Mammals. Help us keep track of the critters here at Havenwoods using NatureMapping. We'll spend the first part inside finding out about what mammals live at Havenwoods. Then, we'll spend sometime outside searching for signs of mammals. The final part will be inside learning how to use the NatureMapping site to record our findings. Please dress for the weather, since a portion of this program will be outside. This program is geared for adults and kids age 15 and up. 10 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required. Family Hike: Natural Mysteries. Winter is a wonderful time to look for and feed the birds. Dress warmly to spend part of the morning looking for birds. We'll also make some simple feeders you can hang in your backyard. 10:30-11:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Gourd Bowl Workshop. Make a decorated gourd bowl. Learn the techniques of growing, drying and preparing gourds for use. Please call to preregister and prepay the $20 fee. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association [exit DNR]. Visitor Center. 9 a.m. - noon.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - An Evening with Nature: Creating Winter Wreaths. Using a variety of natural materials, we will create two beautiful wreaths that will enhance your home's winter decor. To register for a session, Call by November 9 to register. This program is best for adults and youth over the age of 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 6:30-9 p.m.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Knee-high Naturalist. Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to this fun program. A new fun topic every month. Please call or stop at the entrance station to preregister. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association [exit DNR]. Visitor Center. 10-11:30 a.m.
Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Report
Edited by Paul Holtan
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
(608) 267-7517
Fax: (608) 264-6293
E-mail: paul.holtan@dnr.state.wi.us
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