Outdoors | Eye on Dunn County

Outdoors | Eye on Dunn County

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Menomonie and Landmark Conservancy seek help with Devil's Punchbowl cleanup

purple crocuses in full bloom

2025 Spring Conservation Hearings Begin on April 14

snow covered prairie with sun and blue sky

Snow: The Fun, The Dread, The Science

oak and pine trees in city park

Urban Forestry in Menomonie

books on a fire place mantle

Suggested Winter Reading List for Outdoor and Indoor People.

Photo by Richard Stovall on Unsplash

Study committee on sandhill cranes fine tunes legislative proposals in penultimate meeting

Deer Camp History: Deer Camp 2010. Lots of snow, sleet, and cold made for a deer camp experience that will long be remembered. The deer were scarce this year but adventure was plentiful .

A Brief History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin

canvass tent in coulee country

Coulee Country Squirrel Camp

DNR Confirms Cases Of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Chippewa, Jackson And Waukesha Counties

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Zebra Mussels Have Infiltrated The Red Cedar River System

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Hunting Season-The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

Autumn Adventures-Fall Fun in Wisconsin

Get ready for hunting seasons opening in September. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

Get Ready For Hunting Seasons Opening In September

August is upon us so summer is winding down. Its time to plan out a few day trips to round out the summer adventures. We are fortunate to have a plethora of options for summer day trips in Western Wisconsin. The activities for the day trips can run the gamut from boating, to fishing, biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and bird watching. To jump start your search for some great summer day trips, I’ll describe some great day trips all of which are approximately hour or less driving time away.

Late Summer Adventure Day Trips

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Bobcat And Fisher Application Permit Deadline Is Aug. 1

Piliated Woodpecker

Woodpeckers

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New Dunn County ATV access map

When kids are shorter simpler trips work the best, and as they get older the trips can increase in length and complexity In one photo Marissa and Grandpa are paddling on a day trip that was a part of a three day trip to Brule Lake in the Boundary Waters.

Camping with kids

2024 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

kayak Rental Kiosk

Kayak Rental in Menomonie!

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