Welcome Winter With The Latest Issue Of
Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
Take an in-depth look into Wisconsin’s exciting and historic sturgeon spearing tradition with the help of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
While it may still feel like fall (or maybe even spring), winter’s chill is undoubtedly on its way. Get ready for the frigid months ahead with the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine, now available in print and online.
This issue takes an in-depth look at the exciting and historic sturgeon spearing tradition that takes place every winter on Lake Winnebago, which happens only in Wisconsin.
Readers will also learn about the many aquatic invasive species lurking under the ice and what you can do to stop the spread while ice fishing.
Tag along on a black bear den survey and see how the DNR tracks bear populations.
Embrace the cold and find your winter adventure by checking out a list of beautiful snowmobile trails around the state, and make sure you’re geared up for winter weather by reviewing winter driving tips from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Learn about the effects of climate change on Wisconsin’s wine-making industry, plus find a mulled wine recipe for a delicious winter warmer.
Other great content in this issue includes:
- Endangered Resources Fund: Learn how your donation helps the state’s vulnerable plant and wildlife species and state natural areas.
- You otter know: Winter weather doesn’t bother otters; find out more about these hard-to-spot creatures.
- Expanding access for all: Pittman-Robertson money, excise taxes paid by hunters when they buy gear, helps fund conservation and ensure access to the outdoors.
- Back in the Day: The history of Wisconsin’s Interstate State Park includes an extraordinary tale of a once-splendid estate and vibrant country club on the property.
- Fun with holiday cleanup: Recycle holiday paper this season by turning it into a fun craft project for kids.
As a bonus, the print edition of the Winter issue includes the 2023 Friends of Wisconsin State Parks calendar, featuring winning images from the Friends’ annual state parks photo contest.
The winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources is available online. For the print issue, there’s no better time to subscribe or give a subscription as a gift with a special holiday rate: 5 issues for just $5 through Jan. 2, 2024. Subscribe online or call 1-800-678-9472.
There’s Still Time To Chase Pheasants
This year, the State Game Farm successfully produced 75,000 pheasants and stocked the birds at state wildlife areas around Wisconsin.
The game farm also supplied 12,000 day-old pheasants to our partners in the Day-Old Chick program and Learn to Hunt events.
The week of Dec. 18 will be the last time we stock pheasants on 25 different properties across the state for the 2023 season.
Just because the stocking schedule is wrapping up doesn’t mean you have to stop chasing birds. Pheasant hunting is open until Jan. 7, 2024, so take advantage of these late-season opportunities.
You can find information on the latest stocked properties at:
https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/pheasantstocking/Index.aspx
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Practice Ice Safety On All Waterbodies This Winter — Be Mindful Of Early-Season Ice
As winter rapidly approaches, some Wisconsin lakes and ponds have already developed a thin layer of ice. It may look solid to the naked eye, but that isn’t always the case. There can be cracks and changes in the ice thickness that you won’t see until it’s too late.
Temperature swings, strong winds, currents and underground springs can all create weak spots in the ice. These factors and more are why no ice is ever considered safe, especially not this early in the season.
As lakes begin to freeze, here are a few basic ice safety tips to remember:
- Carry a charged cell phone, and let people know where you are going and when you’ll return home.
- Wear proper clothing and equipment, including a life jacket or a float coat, to help you stay afloat and to help maintain body heat.
- Wear ice creepers attached to boots to prevent slipping on clear ice.
- Carry a spud bar to check the ice while walking to new areas.
- Carry a few spikes and a length of light rope in an easily accessible pocket to help pull yourself – or others – out of the ice.
- If you fall in, remain as calm as possible.
- While attempting to get out of the water, call for help.
- Anyone who attempts to rescue you should use a rope or something similar to avoid falling through themselves.
- Do not travel in unfamiliar areas or at night.
- Have a plan in place noting where you will be and when you plan to return.
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