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
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/or/DNR Outdoor Report as of September 15, 2011
Wisconsin?s fall hunting seasons move into high gear this weekend with the opening of the Canada goose season on Friday, and the opening of fall turkey, archery deer, ruffed grouse, cotton tail rabbit and squirrel seasons on Saturday. This weekend there is also a special two-day youth waterfowl hunt open to youths 10 to 15 years of age who are hunter safety certified or participating in a mentored hunt. Participants must be HIP registered and be accompanied by and adult.
There are some changes this year for turkey hunters and archery deer hunters. It will be more convenient for turkey hunters to register their birds this year, either toll-free over the phone at 1-888-HUNT-WIS (1-888-486-8947). or online through the DNR website. There will no longer be turkey registration stations. The fall turkey hunting season will also be extended for turkey zones 1 through 5 to Dec. 31. This late season had a two-year trial period, but is now permanent. There are still plenty of turkey permits available for these zones this fall. Archery deer hunting will now be open during the nine-day gun deer season, which will make this the longest archer deer season on record.
Pleasant late-summer weather in the past week made for very nice fishing conditions. In the Northwoods, water temperatures dropped into the mid-60s spurring on fall feeding activity for most species. Musky and northern pike action continues to improve and anglers have reported some very good success. The hook-and-line sturgeon season into its second week with moderate pressure and quite a few fish being caught, including a couple legal 60-inch-plus fish reported. Bass fishing continued to become more erratic, but some excellent action has been experienced on a couple of days, especially for largemouth. Walleye success continues to improve with some decent catches reported from on and around mid-depth structure on leaches and crawlers. In the south smallmouth bass are very active and feeding on the Wisconsin River and walleye fishing remains good below dams on the Rock River. Panfish action has been good on many southern lakes.
On Green Bay, some very good perch fishing with some limits were being reported along Door County. Anglers were targeting musky on the lower bay and Fox River with some success this week. Lake Michigan trollers continue to work outside of harbors with success for chinook and brown trout as well as farther off shore with a mixed bag of chinook and coho salmon and brown and rainbow trout reported. Lake Michigan tributaries continue to run quite low. A few chinook were reported this week on the lower sections of the Manitowoc and Sheboygan rivers, but additional rainfall is needed to draw fish up tributaries for fall spawning.
Whitetail bucks are now being seen both with and without velvet. Archers are reminded that if they shoot a buck in velvet and want to keep the antlers they must contact a conservation warden and request written authorization.
Coyotes have been very vocal over the last several weeks. Family groups have established rendezvous sites. These are typically open areas including old log landings, abandoned quarries or grassy hillsides, where family groups meet to socialize, and prepare for an upcoming hunt. Pups are especially vocal at this time and will readily respond when howled at by a human voice.
Spots of autumn color are starting especially with some maples starting to turn. Iron County in far northern Wisconsin is reporting the most color at between 25 and 50 percent on the Department of Tourism?s newly revamped Fall Color Report, but peak color is still several weeks off in the north and a month or so in the south.
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DNR Northern Region
Superior DNR Service Center area
Brule River State Forest - People have been smelling smoke off and on from the Pagami Creek Fire, which is burning east of Ely, Minn., in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Sometimes the smoke will settle creating a "haze" in the air and in some areas near Bayfield people have reported some ash is falling out, creating a light layer over everything. The Bois Brule River was flowing at 125 cfs (cubic feet per second) as of Sept. 14. The 66 year average is 155 cfs. After a stretch of warm temperatures, fall seems to be sliding into the Northwoods. Scattered frost was reported the morning of Sept. 14 and frost warnings have been issued again for Sept. 15. High temperatures are forecast to be in the upper 50s to upper 60s through the weekend. Animals are also showing signs that fall is quickly approaching. Bucks are shedding velvet from their antlers and beaver are busily cutting trees in preparation for winter. Grouse broods are beginning to break up and young canines such as fox and coyote as well as young raccoons, are making their own way in the world. People may encounter many na?ve animals whose behavior may be a little different than their more experienced parents. Some of the lower crown of aspen in the area have been looking stressed lately. This is due to the aspen leaf blotch miner, a caterpillar of the aspen leaf blotch miner (moth/butterfly order, Phyllonorycter tremuloidiella). One sign that is sure to come with the first hard frost are the appearance of cluster flies and the multicolored Asian lady beetles [http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/insect/asianladybeetle.htm]. Multicolored Asian lady are actually around all summer eating plant pests such as aphids. In the fall, near the timing of the killing frosts the beetles make their grand appearance. Warm days tend to bring these lady bug lookalikes out in swarms. They are looking for a place to call home for the winter...unfortunately, they really like nice warm homes. It can be difficult to keep these insects from coming in as they will find areas of the house that are not sealed. They also like to congregate near the warm walls or doorways of houses, which gives them easy entrance whenever someone opens up a door. To prevent them from coming in to the house try to seal up any openings that they may be entering into, also keep a broom at doorways to sweep the beetles away from the door before entering. Pest control agencies will also spray houses for homeowners. A good way to get rid of the beetles that get into the house is to wait toward night, when they tend to cluster into the corners along the ceiling, then take a vacuum hose and suck them up.
Park Falls DNR Service Center area
Upper Chippewa Basin fisheries report (Price, Rusk, Sawyer Taylor and inland Ashland and Iron counties) - Pleasant late-summer weather in the past week made for some pretty good fishing success on most waters across the Northwoods. Water temperatures have dropped into the mid-60s and this has spurred on fall feeding activity for most species. And look for water temperatures to take another big drop as widespread frost is expected late in the week across most of northern Wisconsin. Musky action continues to improve and anglers have reported some very good success. Nearly all musky anglers are having follows and seeing fish, and numerous catches have been made. Most of the success continues to be on artificial baits, with jerk baits, bucktails and rubber swim baits being the favorites of late. A few anglers have started trying suckers, but the warmer water makes it hard to keep the bait alive. Look for the sucker bite to improve as water temperatures continue to cool. The sturgeon season is well into its second week and many anglers were having fair success catching these ancient fish. The local rivers have seen moderate pressure and quite a few small fish were being caught, with even a couple of 60-inch-plus legal-size fish being reported. Cut bait and gobs of night crawlers, fished in the deep holes or river bends, have shown the best success. Bass fishing has started to become erratic on northern waters, but some excellent action has been experienced on a couple of days. Largemouth have been a bit more consistent than smallmouth, with the shallow lakes and flowages providing some decent action. The best action for largemouth has been in mid-depth cover, near weed edges, woody structure, or bog edges. Jig/craw combinations and soft plastics continue to produce the most bites. Smallmouth fishing has been an on-again, off-again experience - with some good days of fishing mixed in with some poor days. Crank baits and finesse plastics have been the more successful lures. Northern pike fishing has become very good with the cooling water temperatures. Spinner baits fished in or near any weeds has provided some great action. Walleye success continues to improve with some decent catches reported from on and around mid-depth structure and gravel bars. Jigs tipped with leaches or crawlers have provided the best action. Panfish success has been fair, with some nice bluegill, perch, and crappie showing up along the deeper weed edges.
Woodruff DNR Service Center area
Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area - With cooling temperatures and school in session, camper numbers on the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area have dropped as well. A great camping experience awaits anyone with the time to venture out to any of the 60 first-come, free camping sites. Increasing numbers of musky anglers are trying their luck on the waters of the Turtle-Flambeau flowage. Those putting in the time and effort find some limited success with only a few big fish being caught. Perhaps when the water temperatures cool the fish will get more active. Some walleye and panfish are were still being caught. The water levels on the Flowage are currently down about 2.5 feet from the full pool level of 1,572-foot; average for this time of year.
DNR Northeastern Region
Green Bay DNR Service Center area
Brown County - Anglers have been targeting musky in the Fox River and lower Bay with success. Anglers have been casting or trolling for them. With the calm weather this weekend perch fishing really heated up out of Bayshore Park, with limit catches being common. Most anglers were reporting some small perch mixed in but the majority of the fish being caught are good keepers. Anglers have been targeting perch in 8 to 20 feet of water. Most anglers have been heading north to Red River area or in front of the grass roof house. Anglers have been using bottom rigs or suspending the bait off the bottom with a slip bobber. Fishing pressure for walleye has been light with anglers having some trouble locating fish. Some anglers are having luck drifting across rock reefs with a jig or a live bait rig during low light periods. Also a few anglers are finding walleyes trolling deeper water. Pier anglers are reporting catching some small perch along with gobies, rock bass, drum, and a few catfish.
Manitowoc County - High temperatures around 60 degrees through mid-week increased to the mid-70s by Sunday. North/northeast winds at 10-15 mph were maintained until Sunday when the winds switched out of the south at 10-15 mph. Warm weather and the northeast winds helped increase the water temperatures throughout the area. By Sunday, near shore surface temperatures rose to 67 degrees, with temperatures nearly 70 degrees out in deeper water. Reports from boaters over the weekend stated that the water first cools down once you are 100 feet down where it reaches the upper 50s. The strong northeast winds created waves 3 to 4 feet high throughout the week. Warm water moved in by the weekend thanks to a week straight of northeast winds. By Sunday afternoon (Sept. 11), the water temperatures out front rose to 67 degrees. On average, around a half dozen fish were caught off the Two Rivers and Manitowoc piers each day. Half the fish caught have been chinook salmon with a mix of small brown and rainbow trout less than 5 pounds. The chinook have ranged anywhere from 10 to 25 pounds. Green/silver champs and green/white glow cleos have been the most successful off the piers and those couple chinook caught in the harbor. Salmon are now being caught up the Manitowoc River in small numbers. Most of the salmon caught this week were still in very good condition and silver. A few rainbow trout were being caught in the Manitowoc marina on spawn, with chinook spawn having the most success this week. There is still little to no activity up the tributaries near the dams. Fishing remains relatively slow for those trolling the pier heads. Most boats have been landing zero to 3 chinook with an occasional brown trout. Green spoons have been working best and it?s worth throwing out a few J-plugs. The few boats that ventured out in the rough deeper waters this week had some luck in 150-250 feet, with green spoons once again having the most luck on riggers 100 feet down. Coolers out deep have consisted of a mix of 2- and 3-year-old chinook and rainbow trout. Please remember these regulations this fall. Hook and line fishing is prohibited from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise in the Lake Michigan tributaries starting Sept. 15. Also starting Sept. 15, you may not use hooks that have a gape size larger than one-half inch from point to shank in the tributaries. If you observe any violations, please call 1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367).
Sturgeon Bay DNR Service Center area
Door County - Perch fishing has been good at Little Sturgeon Bay, with anglers finding perch in 8 to 10 feet of water. Minnows or worms under slip bobbers have been working well. Anglers have been targeting musky with moderate success with a few fish being caught. Perch fishing has been hit or miss lately at Chaudoir?s Dock, with anglers having to move around some to find decent numbers of fish. Most anglers are reporting catching good numbers of small perch but struggling to catch the large ones. Walleye fishing has been good the last few days with anglers catching some limits. Most fish caught have been averaging 20 to 24 inches with a few fish being larger. Crawler harness have been the key for most anglers. Walleye anglers are also reporting catching some drum and catfish as well.
Wautoma DNR Service Center area
Waushara County - Trout streams very low, could use some rain to get trout active. Blackberries are now almost done. The grouse opener this Saturday should be sporty -- very thick vegetation after a very wet summer. Warm weather has phenological change of season at a temporary standstill -- that will change Wednesday with a possible frost.
Oshkosh DNR Service Center area
High Cliff State Park - Trails and campgrounds are open, but Labor Day weekend storm damage still being cleaned up. New England asters and goldenrod are in bloom. Purple martins are gone and now seeing migratory geese. Last of our monarch caterpillars are becoming butterflies in the office monarch house. Plants are showing some stress from lack of rain.
DNR Southeast Region
Lake Michigan fisheries team report
Sheboygan County - In Sheboygan most trollers have been concentrating in 150 to 250 feet of water, but the most success has been out in 300 to 400 feet. Chinook, coho, and rainbow trout have been caught, although not in great numbers. Fishing pressure has increased on the Sheboygan piers, but the fish have been hit-or-miss. Some coho have been caught on alewives. The water temperature off the piers was around 60 degrees. The Sheboygan and Pigeon rivers are very low, but a few chinook have been taken on spawn near the mouth of the Sheboygan. The water temperature in the Sheboygan River is 64 degrees.
Ozaukee County - Trollers off Port Washington have been catching a mixed bag of chinook, rainbows, coho, and lake trout in 300 to 400 feet water. Spoons have been the most consistent lure, but with no specific pattern or color. Shore anglers have taken both brown trout and chinook on spawn at the power plant, but fishing has been generally hit-or-miss. A few rainbows have been occasionally caught elsewhere along the shore, and they have been hitting spoons and spawn. The water temperature off the Port Washington pier was 64 degrees, and fishing has been slow. Most anglers have been casting spoons. In Sauk Creek the water temperature was at 60 degrees, and the water flow has been very low. No fishing pressure has been observed yet.
Milwaukee County - Trollers fishing off Milwaukee have been catching mature chinook and coho just outside the harbor. Further offshore, trollers have also been catching smaller chinook, coho, and rainbow trout. The most success has been 30 to 60 feet down in water 150 to 300 feet deep, and baits in blues and greens have produced. Fishing remains generally slow in the harbor, although shore anglers have taken a few chinook behind the Summerfest grounds on crank baits. A few brown trout have also been taken off McKinley pier around daybreak. Water levels on the Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers and Oak Creek are very low, and more rain is needed in the area to draw in fish. Some anglers have been fishing the Milwaukee River in Estabrook and Kletzsch Parks, and they have reported very little action thus far.
Racine County - In Racine decent numbers of mature chinook salmon have been caught by trollers working outside the harbor and up into the river. Spoons in white and orange have taken fish, as well as J-plugs in white and silver. Others trolling further offshore have been catching good numbers of immature chinook, coho, and a few rainbows in 180 to 240 feet of water. Most fish have been 70 to 140 feet down. White and aqua flies have produced out deep, as have green or cracked ice spoons. Shore anglers in Racine have been catching chinook near the mouth of the harbor and in the basin near the Pershing Park boat launch. Spawn, spoons, and crank baits have all been productive at times, and the majority of fish have been taken before sunrise or after dark. Water levels on the Root River remain very low, and fishing is slow.
Kenosha County - In Kenosha trollers have had success catching coho, rainbows, and chinook offshore in 160 to 200 feet of water. Both flashers and flies as well as spoons have taken fish. A few brown trout in the five to seven pound range have been caught in the harbor, but those have been spotty. Most browns have been taken on small white tubes jigged vertically along the wall. A few chinook have also been reported taken after dark near the end of the south pier.
DNR South Central Region
Fitchburg DNR Service Center area
Dane County - Archery, small game and several other seasons open this weekend. Youth water fowl hunt is also this weekend. Early goose closes this week.
Columbia County - The acorns are falling and wildlife can be seen taking advantage of the ample food supply, this includes the squirrels, turkey, deer, and blue jays. The smallmouth bass are very active and feeding on the Wisconsin River. Nice photos of bass are being seen by staff working in the field. With the quality of new cell phone camera's many anglers are taking lots of pictures of excellent catches.
Sauk County - Some localized flocks of geese have been seen in the Reedsburg and La Valle areas along the Baraboo River. Limited access due to agricultural crops is causing access problems for hunters. Deer have been seen with and without velvet on their antlers in the fields and roadsides. Fishing activity across the lakes is picking up with the cooler weather. Crappies and bluegills are biting on Lake Redstone. Some nice flocks of morning doves have been seen in lower field spots and grasslands.
Janesville DNR Service Center area
Rock County - Water levels on the Rock River remain low with the extended dry period in Rock County. Blue-green algae bloomed all over the Rock River and Lake Koskhonong last week causing numerous calls about odor. Cooler weather in the forecast should help dissipate the algae over the next couple weeks. Fishing remains good below the dams on the Rock River with many keeper walleye and northern pike are biting. Dove hunting remains open, but hunting pressure has dropped off since the opening weekend. Early goose season was successful for many hunters in Rock County. Geese have been feeding in picked wheat and sweet corn fields around the county. The early goose season runs until Sept. 15. Squirrel and Archery Deer seasons open on Saturday, Sept. 17. Deer hunters should check the deer regulations for new rules. Hunters can shoot an antlered deer this year before shooting an antlerless deer. Earn-a-buck rules apply in the CWD zone after hunters harvest their first buck. Hunters are reminded that it is illegal to place, use, or hunt over bait in Rock County. Conservation Wardens continue to find hunters using salt blocks, mineral blocks, apples, corn, and other substances for bait in Rock County. Consequences for using bait are a hefty forfeiture, possible loss of equipment, and possible loss of hunting privileges.
Big Foot Beach State Park - Some maple trees are beginning to turn, all others remain green. Hiking trails at the park are in great condition, with little rain expected in the next several days. The campground will be open through Oct. 30. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
DNR West Central Region
Baldwin DNR Service Center area
Willow River State Park - The Willow River is running at normal flow and clarity as the stream trout fishing season winds down. Trails have become much less buggy than a few weeks ago. However, the no see ums will be making a comeback as autumn moves in. Spots of autumn color are starting and some leaves are down. White-tailed deer and wild turkeys are a common sight along the road between the beach and the campground. Work continues on the snowshoe trail. Work will be starting on the north side trails soon. The first trail job will be repair of the encroaching gully along the Trout Brook trail. As of Wednesday there was still a good selection of campsites available for the weekend. Office hours will be reduced soon. October visitors will find the office closing shortly after dark on weekdays, later on Friday and Saturday nights through color season. The Nature Center should be open today through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is not open at any other time. The 10th Willow River Trail Run will be Saturday, Oct. 1. This is also an Open House Day at Willow River with free admission. There is a run of 5K or 10 K and a 5K walk. Register at 8 a.m. at the Nature Center, the event steps off at 9 a.m. This is a small event without loads of prizes, swag, or vendor booths. The courses are hilly and there is some asphalt. It starts at the beach area and goes up to the highest hills, then back to the start area. The 10 K goes past Willow Falls. Two aid stations will be along the course at the falls and at the group camp. All proceeds go the Willow River OWLs to support educational and recreational opportunities at the park.
La Crosse DNR Service Center area
Coyotes have been very vocal over the last several weeks. Family groups have established rendezvous sites. These are typically open areas including old log landings, abandoned quarries or grassy hillsides, where family groups meet to socialize, and prepare for an upcoming hunt. Pups are especially vocal at this time and will readily respond when howled at by a human voice. Try it sometime. September is generally the time in which white-tailed deer shed their summer hair and replace it with winter hair. Summer hair is reddish-brown and rather short and thin. Winter hair, on the other hand, is brownish-gray, dense, and long. Deer hair is hollow, which traps more insulating air than non-hollow hair. Winter deer hair insulates so well that a deer may become covered with a layer of snow during a snowstorm that does not melt. Watch for this transition to occur over the next few weeks.
Perrot State Park - The water levels in the bay are much more normal now. Paddling is a bit of a challenge, thanks to the shifting sands that the flood waters brought all summer, but the experience is still a MUST-DO! Fishing is mostly slow, with a few banger days here and there. Hiking trails are open and in overall good condition. Hickory nuts, walnuts and acorns are falling. Lots of yellow and reds are appearing in trees, sumacs and Virginia creeper. Leaves are falling all over the park and blowing along the roads and crunching underfoot on the trails. Birds are moving through and staging in the bay. Lots of bald eagles are being sighted over Trempealeau Mountain and the bay. Coneflowers, sunflowers, gerardia, rough blazing star, goldenrods, boneset, mountain mint, snakeroot, flowering spurge, harebells, eyelash grass, Indian grass, and big and little bluestems blooming in the park. Along the canoe trail lotus, water lily, cardinal flower, and arrowhead are blooming. Wild rice is setting seed. Bugs are bearable although bug spray is still a good idea. All campsites are open and in good condition. The Upper Loop shower building is closed for the season. The Bay Shower building is open for all campers to use.
Great River State Trail - The trail and bridges are in good condition. Sumacs and Virginia creepers are turning red, while thistles, goldenrods and flowering spurge add purple, yellow and white. Bugs are much more manageable than they were earlier this summer.
Black River Falls DNR Service Center area
Black River State Forest - There is a small hint of fall in the air. A few red maples have started to turn. Peak colors are likely three weeks away. Goldenrod is in full bloom along many of the roadsides along with the occasional blue aster. Wednesday night's cool temperatures should take care of much of the remaining mosquito population and result in excellent conditions for hiking. For the best fall view of the area the scenic overlook at Castle Mound's nature trail is recommended. A short hike leads to a an old fire observation post on top of a rock outcrop that produces a view for many miles. All ATV trails are open and in good condition for riding. The trails in the Millston area were groomed on Sept. 13 and crews plan to finish the northern trails either this week or early next week. Now that Labor Day has passed, all campgrounds other than the group camp are on a first-come, first-served basis. The group camp is reservable year-round.
Eau Claire DNR Service Center area
Brunet Island State Park ? The maples and ash have started to show fall colors. Birds seen or heard include: bald eagles, kingfishers, scarlet tanagers, rose-breasted grosbeaks, great blue herons, red winged blackbirds, sandhill cranes, red polls, robins, mallard and bufflehead ducks, mourning doves, ravens, black capped chickadees, northern juncos, piliated and red headed woodpeckers, barred and great horned owls. Indian pipe, harebell, wintergreen, common mullein, white snakeroot, marsh skullcap, lesser daisy fleabane, Joe Pye weed, pearly everlasting, the pale and spotted jewelweed, rabbits foot clover, marsh hedge nettle, some of the aster varieties, and wooly yarrow are still flowering. Hikers have many great opportunities within the park. Whether it?s using the island?s trail system, exploring the wilder areas of the park, or a brisk walk on the park road, you?re sure to enjoy these beautiful woodlands.
Wisconsin Rapids DNR Service Center area
Buckhorn State Park - Deer archery hunting is starting on Sept 17 in the park and wildlife areas. There is also hunting taking place in the Buckhorn and Yellow River Wildlife Areas. Hunting maps are available at the park office. Deer registration is available when the office is staffed. Work has started on the Buckhorn Bridge to improve the side rails and will continue until Sept 30. The bridge will be open during work but may be down to one lane. Some campsites will be closing soon. There are still non-reservable/1st come-1st served campsites for the weekend - check at the park office. There is still time to take photos for the annual photo contest. The deadline is Sept 30. Canoes, single and double kayaks are still available for renting.
Roche-A-Cri State Park - Work on the removal and reconstruction of the stairway up the bluff has started and will be going on this fall. The stairway will remain closed during the construction. Parking for the picnic shelter, trails and kiosk will still be available. The 1st loop of the campground is open and is 1st come/1st served (non-reservable). There is still time to take photos for the annual photo contest. The deadline is Sept 30.
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, September 16, 2011
Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Astronomy Observation. Puckett's Pond Viewing Center. 7-11 p.m.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Janesville, (608) 798-4453 - Mobile Skills Crew - Trail Improvement. Rock work on the Devil's Staircase section in Janesville, and possible new trail construction. Event runs Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, September 18. For more information or to register, see the Mobile Skills Crew website [exit DNR] or call (608) 798-4453.
Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Chattering Chipmunks Nature Storytime. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Beach Sweep. 10 ? 10:30 a.m. Meet at Tennison playground. Let?s do our part by picking up litter near the kayak launch.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Buckhorn State Park, Necedah, (608) 565-2789 - Universe in the Park. Amphitheater. 8 p.m.
Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Astronomy Observation. Puckett's Pond Viewing Center. 3-11 p.m. After Summer Hike. This program is a torch lit hike around Quarry Lake. Welcome center. 7-10 p.m.
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Drop In on Sssnakes.. 9 a.m. - Noon.
Heritage Hill State Park, Green Bay, (920) 448-5150 - History of the Automobile. Vroom! Vroom! Enjoy seeing antique cars from years past as you walk down memory lane and visit with motor enthusiasts from various antique car clubs from throughout Wisconsin. Heritage Hill is managed by the Heritage Hill Foundation and different admission fees apply.
Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - The Secrets of Eagle Peak hike 10:30 a.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Recipe for a Pothole. guided hike around the Pothole Trail 1:30 p.m. at the Pothole Trail.
Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Sensational Seeds Ice Age Visitor Center. 10-11:30 a.m.
Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Wolves of Wisconsin. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Tin Can Birdfeeders. 11 ? 11:45 a.m. Nature Center. Hemlock Trail. 1 ? 2:30 p.m. Meet at Weborg day use parking lot. Family Forest Walk. 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Candlelight Hike. Visitor Center. 7-9 p.m.
Yellowstone Lake State Park, Blanchardville, (608) 523-4427 - Universe in the Park. Evening.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Devil's Challenge Triathlon. If you?re up to it, swim 0.25 miles, bicycle 15 miles, then run 3 miles.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Universe in the Park. Northern Lights Campground at 8:45 p.m.
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Preschool Storytime: Listen to Nature. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
