WDNR Outdoor Report as of August 25, 2011Most of Wisconsin continued to experience some very pleasant late summer weather, with the exception of some severe weather that moved across the west central and north central portions of the state Tuesday evening, resulting in at least one possible tornado in Clark County.
Most of the state received some rainfall in the last week, and some rivers continue to run above seasonal norms, including the Flambeau, Chippewa and St. Croix, while many others are near seasonal norms, and some northeastern rivers are running below seasonal norms. Water levels on the Mississippi have dropped 1 to 2 feet in the last week and the levels are getting closer to normal. Water levels on the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway are near normal, with abundant sandbars available.
In the north most fishing pressure has been for musky and bass, but a fair number of walleye and panfish anglers have also been trying their luck. With cooling water temperatures, musky activity increased and some nicer fish have been showing up along deep weed edges. Action for both largemouth and smallmouth bass has been consistent and some nice catches have been made in the last week. Walleye action has been best in the river sections of the larger flowages.
On Green Bay, some very nice catches of perch were being taken on the west shore about a mile out from the mouth of the Little River and on the east shore off Bayshore Park, Chaudoir?s Dock and Little Sturgeon Bay, with some limits reported.
On Lake Michigan, surface water temperatures outside the Manitowoc pier dropped about five degrees this week and was at 67 degrees Sunday. Chinook salmon numbers have picked up slightly with an occasional 20-plus pound chinook reported. These old chinook have started turning their dark fall colors, with many observed around the pier heads. Trollers out of the southeastern ports report the majority of fish taken have been chinook, with some lake trout, rainbows, and coho also being caught. Near-shore water temperatures were reported as low as 50 degrees and some chinook were being taken off the piers at Sheboygan.
Remaining permits for the 2011 fall turkey season go on sale at noon this Saturday, August 27. All of the leftover permits are for turkey zones 1-5; there were no leftover permits available for zones 6 or 7. Check the turkey leftover permit availability page for more information. Permits can be purchased through the DNR Online Licensing Center, at all authorized license agents, at DNR Service Centers (service centers are not open on Saturdays), or by calling toll-free 1-877-LICENSE (1-877-945-4236). The fall turkey season opens September 17.
Some whitetail bucks have been seen already starting to shed velvet from their antlers. Many of this year?s fawns have lost or are losing their spots. Early season goose hunters are beginning to scout their hunting spots and are beginning to put up blinds for the opener on September 1. Sandhill cranes are starting to stage in preparation for migration, with flocks of 0 to 50 being seen. Flocks of bluebirds and blackbirds are also gathering, and nighthawks have been seen migrating south. Monarch, eastern and tiger swallowtail, viceroy and other butterflies have been abundant the past several weeks. Late season flowers like goldenrods, Joe-Pye weed and asters are coming into bloom. Blackberries are ripe in the north. Prairie grasses are providing color in prairie restorations, with the hues of pinkish blue and some reds. And in the north, wild rice is forming seed heads,
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DNR Northern Region
Superior DNR Service Center area
Pattison State Park ? The beach, which had been closed due to flood damage, has been re-opened.
Park Falls DNR Service Center area
Upper Chippewa Basin fisheries report (Price, Rusk, Sawyer Taylor and inland Ashland and Iron counties) - The variable late summer weather of the past week has kept both fishing activity and success at below normal levels. Most of the fishing pressure has been for musky and bass, but a fair number of walleye and panfish anglers have also been trying their luck. With cooling water temperatures, musky activity seems to have increased and some nicer fish have been showing up along deep weed edges. Nearly all musky anglers are reporting good numbers of follows and sightings, with bucktails, plastic swim baits, and surface lures getting most of the strikes. Any time of day has produced action and was mostly dependent on local weather conditions. Action for both largemouth and smallmouth bass has been consistent and some nice catches have been made in the last week. Largemouth are well settled in to their typical summer pattern and have been relating to the heavy cover such as woody structure, thick weed beds and deep bog edges. Soft plastics and rubber frogs have been the most productive and have to be fished tight to the cover. Smallmouth have been a bit more erratic than largemouth but action continued to be fair on the flowages and larger rivers. Soft plastics fished near mid-depth cover and crank baits fished on deep rocky drop-offs have produced the best success. Walleye action has been a bit inconsistent, though a few anglers have been reporting some decent catches and especially in the river sections of the larger flowages. Leeches and crawlers fished along the deep edges, and in/along the weeds have produced most of the fish. Panfish action continued to be fair with some decent catches of crappie, perch and rock bass being made along deeper weed edges and suspended over mid-depth cover.
Woodruff DNR Service Center area
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest - Blackberries are ripe in the forest.
DNR Northeastern Region
Sandhill cranes are staging in farm fields across northeastern Wisconsin. Seeing 30 to 50 cranes in a field is becoming a common site once again as fall draws nearer. Another frequent wildlife sight has been turkeys crossing roads. Turkeys are eating nearly non-stop right now and are wandering from field to field, eating bugs, plants, and more. In their wanderings, they are crossing roads from dawn to dusk. Typically, if one is seen crossing, there will be more to come, so drivers should be careful when they see one.
Peshtigo DNR Service Center area
Water temperatures at the landings remain in the upper 70s to low 80s with fishing pressure heavier in the mornings and evenings and light during the mid day period.
Governor Thompson State Park - The 16 miles of mowed hiking trails are open for use. Visitors can enjoy the blooming wildflowers, abundant blackberries and there have been reports of velvet antlered deer spotted on the trails. Many visitors are taking to the water of the flowage to beat the summer heat. The campground is still closed, but is getting close to opening. Construction crews have finished the new septic system for the shower building, water systems, fire rings, picnic tables, and water fountains. The first 50 sites of the campground and shower building are expected to open in late summer 2011.
Marinette County - Shore fishing on the Menominee River, from the Hattie Street Dam down to the mouth, remains on the slow side. Low water and high water temperatures has made fishing hard, however, those anglers plying their trade early morning and in the evenings when it is cooler have been having some success catching panfish, sheepshead and the occasional walleye dead drifting live bait or casting crank baits at structure. The evening walleye and catfish bite remains good trolling with stick baits or vertical jigging the deeper sections of the river. Some very nice limits of perch are being taken about a mile out from the mouth of Little River using minnows or crawlers fished on a crappie rig or slip bobber, look for weed beds. Browns and the occasional rainbow are being caught trolling in 55 feet of water from the Menominee River to Little River, as of yet the salmon bite remains slow. Sandhill cranes are beginning to group up. Deer are frequently seen venturing into forest openings and agricultural fields to feed during daylight hours, Grouse broods are being seen infrequently-- but with large broods (11 and 12 poults). Turkey broods are being seen more frequently with a wide variety of ages being observed -- some young are difficult to distinguish from adult hens while others are just a little bigger than adult grouse. Blackberries are really coming along with some areas already picked over and others still getting ready to ripen.
Shawano County - Water is starting to cool down and fishing is starting to pick up. Boating is still busy with people trying to get in their last minute time on the water. Hunting is just around the corner and lots of birds are staring to group up. Blackberries are ripening, but numbers down from last year.
Green Bay DNR Service Center area
Brown County - Bayshore Park anglers have been catching limits of perch in 15 to 25 feet of water. Minnows and worms have been producing the best results; most anglers have been using minnows in an attempt to stay away from the gobies. Anglers have reported catching numbers of smaller perch as well but having no problem finding good-sized fish. Walleye fishing has slowed the last few days with a large drop off in fishing pressure. Most anglers have been targeting walleye with harnesses. The majority of the anglers catching walleye found fish tight to the bottom. On the Fox River, anglers have been finding good numbers of channel catfish fishing from shore. Most have been targeting them with worms or cut bait. Anglers are also finding some good-sized smallmouth bass. Most have been targeting them along rocky shorelines along the river channel. Shore anglers at Suamico have reported catching some small perch and bass along the boat landing. Walleye fishing has been slow with anglers having a hard time trying to keep drum off the lines. Weeds are also causing problems with anglers having to reset every ten minutes or so.
Manitowoc County - Air temperatures remained in the low to mid-70s with winds steady at 10-15 mph, changing throughout the week back and forth from southeast to southwest. The Two Rivers and Manitowoc areas have gone several weeks now without any significant rainfall, leaving the tributaries for the upcoming salmon run very low. Water temperatures outside the pier heads dropped to 67 degrees by Sunday, with temperatures remaining between 71-72 degrees offshore for surface temperatures. Boaters continuously were hampered by the strong southeast/southwest winds that created 2-4 foot waves. The numbers have picked up slightly for chinook salmon with coolers consisting mostly of jacks (small chinook salmon less than 3 pounds) and an occasional 20-plus pound chinook. These large, four year old chinook have started turning their dark fall colors with many observed around the pier heads. Boaters continue to land a few rainbow trout, but numbers are considerably lower than the last few weeks and are much smaller fish. Anglers appear to be having success in two different water depths including 120-200 north and south of the trap nets and also along the lakeshore in 50-60 feet of water. Boaters have had success on a variety of glow spoons early on, with more fish coming on green/green flasher fly combos later in the day. Riggers, dypsies, and high lines down to 90 feet have worked throughout the week, seeming to change from day-to-day with the constantly changing winds out of the southeast and southwest. Those boats that find pockets of colder water at the surface appear to come in with higher amounts of fish. Pier fishing remains slow, but a rainbow and chinook were caught off the piers this week. It?s a good start and can only get better for pier anglers. On Sunday, water temperatures were nearly 5 degrees cooler around the piers than out in deeper water.
Sturgeon Bay DNR Service Center area
Door County - Bass fishing has been slow at Sturgeon Bay, with most anglers finding fish in deeper water. Most have been using live bait rigs either on the bottom or under a bobber. Most anglers are reporting catching a few bass that are of legal size otherwise most have been small. Perch fishing has been fair with anglers catching numbers of small perch, but some reporting catching a few worth keeping. Walleye fishing has been consistent the last few weeks at Little Sturgeon Bay, with anglers trolling for best results. Most have been targeting Larson?s Reef. Mornings and evenings are best as always but anglers have been reporting it being worthwhile to spend some extra time out during the day. The bite has been mixed, with crank baits and harnesses working the best. Perch fishing has been good with some anglers finding numbers of fish. Fishing has been good at Chaudoir?s Dock, with numbers of perch being caught in 15 to 25 feet of water. Most anglers have been catching a lot of smaller fish as well. Anglers have found that minnows have been the best bait the last few days. Perch anglers are also catching drum, catfish, and a few white perch. Walleye fishing has been good as well with anglers trolling for them with best results. A few are also being caught drifting. The boats that have been trolling have been doing the best with crank baits.
Wautoma DNR Service Center area
Waushara County - Water levels in Waupaca and Waushara county trout streams is near normal and brown and brook trout have been biting. Nighthawks are beginning to stage for their fall migration -- they depart fairly early. Swallows are lining up on wires prior to migration. Some cranes have started staging. Some bucks are shedding velvet from their antlers. Many fawns have lost their spots. There are still many swallowtail butterflies around. Skunks have been "grubbing" in mowed areas. The bumper crop of mosquitoes has finally died off, making the mornings and evenings very pleasant to be out and about. Late season flowers like goldenrods and asters are coming into bloom. Blackberries are ripe and probably near peak. Wild rice is forming seed heads, A few soft maples are starting to change colors -- hinting that fall is indeed right around the corner.
Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery - The Wild Rose Hatchery Visitor Center will be open the last week of August for the Summer on Wednesday through Sunday, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 5. The Fall schedule for September begins after Labor Day and will be Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. October schedule will be Fridays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours begin in the visitor center at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call ahead for school group tours of 10 or more. (920) 622-3527, Ext. 209. There will be a special event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery - "A Migration Mystery" the last weekend of the season open to visitors on Saturday, October 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Investigators of all ages are invited to solve the question: Why did the fish leave Lake Michigan? Visitors will receive a treasure quest map with clues to solve the migration mystery; fish printing on t-shirts; fish casting; games and treats. (Bring your own t-shirt; or t-shirts available on first come basis.) Walk-ins and visitors in costumes are welcome. Call ahead for groups of 8 or more (920) 622-3527, Ext. 209. The Hatchery is closed to visitors and vehicle traffic November through March.
Waupaca County- Song birds are quiet. Have they left or just not singing? A flock of night hawks was seen flying south. Goldfinches and their young are busy eating sunflower seeds. Hummingbirds are hungry and aggressive now, preparing for their migration. Keep the feeders they are accustomed to filled for a few weeks yet. The weather has been glorious for getting in late summer water sport opportunities.
Oshkosh DNR Service Center area
Calumet County - Weather has remained very nice with plenty of sunshine and a small amount of rain. Wetlands are beginning to dry up within the past six weeks being fairly dry. Frogs are beginning their decent toward those wetlands, which is attracting many sandhill cranes on the Killsnake and Brillion wildlife areas. Joe-Pye weed and ironweed are flowering abundantly in wetland areas attracting a whole host of insects, including monarch butterflies. Eastern swallowtails, yellow or tiger swallowtails, viceroys and many others have been abundant over the course of the past several weeks on both Brillion and Killsnake wildlife areas. The various goldenrods are in full bloom with stiff goldenrod in the bud stage. Prairie grasses are providing the color in prairie restorations with the hues of pinkish blue and some reds with lots of seed heads with the finality of Indiangrass just beginning to flower. Where water and mud exist on the wetlands drying, up many shorebirds are migrating through. On Brillion State Wildlife Area, the Conservation Road flowage is drawn down attracting many shorebirds. Many migrating shorebirds are also being attracted to the fresh dirt near scrapes constructed along the stream path at the Ader's Creek project near Hilbert. Concentrations of sandhill cranes are being seen at both Brillion and Killsnake and surrounding areas. Small concentrations of great egrets are on the Killsnake State Wildlife Area taking advantage of the exposed wetlands feeding on frogs, crayfish and other prey species. Meadowlarks, bob-o-links and some dickcissels are still hanging around Killsnake with the abundant insect base within the prairie restorations. Breeding resident ospreys on both Killsnake and Brillion are still hanging around near the platforms where young were raised and a pair of bald eagles is still hanging around Killsnake using the Manitowoc River as a foraging area.
DNR Southeast Region
Lake Michigan fisheries team report
Sheboygan County - In Sheboygan some trollers continue to fish depths of 120 to 180 feet with limited success. Spoons fished in the top 70 feet of water have been the most productive, but there has been no consistent color pattern. The majority of fish taken have been chinook, with some lake trout, rainbows, and coho also being caught. Some trollers have also been working outside the pier heads, and a few chinook and some browns have been taken on spoons and J-plugs. Near-shore water off Sheboygan has cooled to 54 degrees, and some chinook have also been taken by shore anglers casting spoons off the piers.
Ozaukee County - Most trollers in Port Washington have been concentrating in 80 to 120 feet of water. Magnum spoons trolled 30 to 40 feet down have been productive for chinook as well as some lake trout and rainbows. Shore fishing near the Port Washington power plant has started to improve, as the near-shore water temperature has dropped to 50 degrees. Chinook and browns have both been caught on spawn sacs. Fishing off the pier remains slow, but should improve if the water temperature stays cool.
Milwaukee County - Trollers fishing off Milwaukee have been catching a mix of chinook and some rainbows along with a few coho and lake trout in 120 to 160 feet of water. Spoons and flashers and flies have both taken fish. Shore fishing remains slow around most of the Milwaukee area, and perch fishing has tapered off for both shore anglers and boaters.
Racine County - In Racine decent numbers of mature chinook salmon have been caught by trollers working in 80 to 150 feet of water. Green or white flashers coupled with blue flies have been productive, as well as spoons in blue or cracked ice. A few rainbows and lake trout have been in the same areas as the chinook, and some coho and rainbows have also been taken in 220 to 300 feet of water. Perch fishing has dwindled in Racine, and shore fishing for trout and salmon remains slow as well.
Kenosha County - In Kenosha trollers have had success catching chinook and a few rainbows and coho in 90 to 140 feet of water. Both flashers and flies as well as spoons have taken fish. Perch fishing has slowed in Kenosha for both boats and shore anglers. A few brown trout have been caught in the harbor, but those have been few and far between.
DNR South Central Region
Dodgeville DNR Service Center area
Grant County - Fishing continues to be slow throughout the county. A few hand sized bluegills were caught at Bagley Bottoms Boat Landing near Bagley fishing worms near the beaver dam near the boat landing. Water levels on the Mississippi have dropped 1-2 feet in the last week and the levels are getting closer to "normal"
Fitchburg DNR Service Center area
Jefferson County - Water levels have dropped significantly on the Rock and Crawfish Rivers over the past couple weeks thus affecting fishing success. On the upper Rock and Crawfish catfish angling success has slowed up with only a few fish being seen recently. Anglers on Rock Lake are catching bluegill throughout the lake on pieces of worm. Most of the fish are in the 5-6 inch range. Early season goose hunters are beginning to scout their hunting spots and are beginning to put up blinds for the opener on Sep. 1. Several sunflower plots have been planted on the public hunting grounds in Jefferson County this year again and should offer good hunting spots for dove hunters come Sep. 1.
Janesville DNR Service Center area
Rock County - Catfish are being caught along the entire section of the Rock River from Janesville to Beloit. Some walleyes are reportedly being caught at Indianford. Panfish and white bass are also being caught along sections of the Rock River in Janesville. Littering continues to be an issue below the dams in Janesville and anglers are encouraged to contact the DNR hotline if they observe anglers leaving trash and have descriptions of license plates or suspects for wardens to follow up on. Sunflower fields for dove hunting on Southern Rock County DNR lands look good, however not many doves have been seen in those locations yet. Many geese are being observed all over the county.
DNR West Central Region
Baldwin DNR Service Center area
St. Croix County - DNR wildlife and endangered resources staff banded 18 trumpeter swan cygnets on three state wildlife areas in the New Richmond area this past Tuesday. The three separate broods were rounded up by teams of kayakers and safely herded to shore for neck-collaring and leg banding. Pat Manthey, Endangered Resources, drew blood from the cygnets to monitor for ingestion exposure to lead shot and lead fishing tackle. All cygnets were returned safely to their parents. Giant yellow tiger swallowtail butterflies are now common on the prairies in the St. Croix County area. The yellow tiger swallowtails allow close observation and photo-op for the stealthy photographer as they gather nectar on blossoms of field thistle or late blooming flowers.
La Crosse DNR Service Center area
Flocks of bluebirds and blackbirds are gathering. Bluebird concentrations tend to number about 10-20 birds, but blackbird flocks reach several hundred to more than one thousand birds. Roosting flocks of blackbirds, comprised of red-winged blackbirds, grackles, and starlings, can cause local nuisance problems with their noise, droppings, odors, and depredation on crops. Fortunately these types of problems are temporary, as most blackbirds migrate south for the winter by early to mid-fall. On the other hand, bluebirds tend to remain in the local area well into late fall and early winter until snow, cold, and lack of food force them farther south. Late summer and early fall are also opportune times to do some bird watching. Oftentimes fall migrants do not move through an area as rapidly as they do during the spring migration. Therefore, birdwatchers may have a little more time to actually "watch" the birds. Fall warblers can challenge even the most observant birdwatcher, making for difficult but rewarding identification lessons. Remember that most birds do not sing in the fall to the extent that they do in the spring. That means birdwatchers need to rely more on keen eyesight and less on their hearing to locate and identify birds.
Perrot State Park - Sumac and Virginia creeper are turning bright red, while cottonwoods and walnuts are dropping leaves. Hummingbirds are out of control at our feeders. The bay is a variable canvas of browns, yellows and oranges. Arrowhead and wild rice are in full bloom in the bay and water levels are still high enough that paddling is easy. Bugs are only a minor nuisance at this point.
Great River State Trail - The trail and bridges are in good condition. Sumacs and Virginia creeper 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 - All ATV trails are open and in good condition for riding. The northern section of the trails were groomed two weeks ago. The southern area of the trails near Millston will be groomed at the end of this week. Trails should be in fair to very good condition for riding. Crews are currently taking a break from ATV trail rehabilitation work to focus on other projects. This fall crews will begin again on the section of trail just south of the seventh street parking lot. About half of the wetland crossings in this stretch of trail were upgraded in May and June of this year.
Wisconsin Rapids DNR Service Center area
Buckhorn State Park ? There has been excellent weather for outdoor activities amd there have not been too many bugs. Visitors have been enjoying swimming at the beach. There has been some blue green algae forming around the lake that floats around and could be near the shore of the park or campsites at times. Use clean water to wash up if you have contact with this algae and do not let pets swim in it. The swimming beach and shore by campsites have been great so far. There are two beaches, so if there is algae at one, the other may be clear that day. Saturday, August 27 there will be a "Bird Bonanza" program at the amphitheater from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by to learn about our most popular Wisconsin birds, play a game, and make a craft.
Roche-A-Cri State Park - A project to replace the stairway up the bluff it has been approved and Work on the removal and reconstruction of the stairway is starting soon 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. Check out the petroglyph viewing area and all the great trails in the park. The shady campground is nice for camping during the week and there have still been campsites available on the weekends. Saturday, August 27th at the kiosk picnic shelter from 3 to 5 p.m. there will be a "Bird Bonanza" program. Stop by to learn about our most popular WI birds, play a game, and make a craft. Universe in the park at the kiosk shelter at 8:30 p.m.
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, August 26, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Stuck on the Rocks. Find out what happens when there?s a climbing emergency on the bluffs of Devil Lake. Northern Lights Amphitheater. 7-8 p.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Hike to the Summit. 3 p.m. at the Summit Rock Trail sign.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Butterflies and Beetles. Ottawa Lake amphitheater. 11 a.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - A Howling Success. Plunge into the world of wolves through a movie on the re-introduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Scuba Diving Presentation. Amphitheater. 8 p.m.
? Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 823-2400 - Nature Discovery. Get Outdoors and explore the park. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
? Buckhorn State Park, Necedah, (608) 565-2789 - Bird Bonanza. Amphitheater. 10 a.m. - Noon.
? Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, Monroe, (608) 966-3777 - 5K and 10K Trail Run. Participants may register on the day of the race for $30. Funds raised by this event will be used to purchase new playground equipment for the park.
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Dragonflies. anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.. North Shore beach. Bats of Wisconsin. Northern Lights Amphitheater. 8-9 p.m. Big Band Concert. The charge is $5 per person. Dances go from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
? Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Puppets and Storytime. Puckett's Pond. 10 a.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Fireflies: Nature's Night Light. Amphitheater. 8 p.m.
? High Cliff State Park, Sherwood, (920) 989-1106 - Forest Management Trail Hike. Meet at the parking lot east of the pavilion. 9-10 a.m. Name That Tree.. Check at the Park Office for meeting location. 2-3 p.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - The Secrets of Eagle Peak. 1:30 p.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Family Fun: Snakes! . 4 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Ancient Abandoned Riverbeds. 7 p.m. at the Meadow Valley Trail sign near the beach parking area.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Saturday Morning Nature Sleuths. Mauthe Lake Picnic Shelter and Long Lake Picnic Shelter. 10-11 a.m. Wings of Colorful Scales Drop In at the Beach. Long Lake Recreation Area. 1-4 p.m. Family Concert with Randy Peterson. Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Compass Excursion. Ottawa shelter A. 10 a.m. Life on the Edge of the Lake. Ottawa amphitheater. 1 p.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants. The hike lasts about an hour. Meet at closed gate west of camp host site. 2 p.m. The Paddling Gourmet. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Woodruff, (715) 542-3923 - Soldiers of Poverty: A Tribute to the Men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Crystal Lake Nature Center. 6 p.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Wild Talking Birds. Nature Center. 7 p.m. Followed by an Advanced No-Lights Night Hike after dark.
? Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, (608) 534-6409 - Starry Starry Night. With local astronomer Mike Zoeller. 9 p.m.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Toadology. Don't tell anyone, but Potawatomi has the coolest toads on the planet. Nature center. 5-5:30 p.m. Folk Concert. Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Look-A-Likes that are Different Amphitheater. 10-11 a.m. Reptile Mania. Visitor Center. 7-8 p.m.
? Roche-A-Cri State Park, Adams-Friendship, (608) 565-2789 - Bird Bonanza. Mound shelter. 3-5 p.m. Universe in the Park. Mound Shelter. 8 p.m.
? Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 823-2400 - Magic of the Sand. Amphitheater. 10 a.m. ? Noon.
? Wyalusing State Park, Prairie du Chien, (608) 996-2261 - Effigy Mounds Junior Ranger Program. Starts at 10 a.m. and continues throughout the day. Green Cloud Shelter. Astronomy Program. 8:30 p.m.
? Yellowstone Lake State Park, Blanchardville, (608) 523-4427 - Universe in the Park. Evening.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Ice Cream Social and Music in the Park. 6 p.m., outdoors along the north shore of the lake, or in the Chateau in case of rain.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Pond Study. Allen Lake Fishing Pier. 10 a.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Recipe for a Pothole. 10 a.m. at the Pothole Trail sign. Watchable Wildlife Around Lake O? the Dalles.. 1:30 p.m. at the lake side of the Beach House.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Wings of Colorful Scales Drop In at the Beach. 12-3 p.m.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Goby-rama! Are catching boat loads of little fish with big, buggy eyes off the fishing pier? Nature center. 10:30 a.m. - Noon.
Monday, August 29, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Mammals of Devil's Lake. Nature Center. 1-2 p.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Extinct Riverbeds. 9 a.m. at the Summit Rock Trail sign.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Family Bird Hike. Nature Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Hellestad Open House. 1-4 p.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Beach and Dune Walk. Nature Center. 9 a.m.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Art in the Park. North Shore Beach. 10 a.m. ? Noon. Native American Storytelling.. Northern Lights Amphitheater. 7-8 p.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - A Billion Years on the Pothole Trail. 2 p.m. at the Pothole Trail sign.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Marsh Walk. Black River Marsh Trail. 10 a.m. Children's Afternoon At The Movies. Sanderling Nature Center. 1:30 p.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
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/or/
