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DNR weekly fishing report

Ontonagon River: The river saw relatively low angling effort over the past week. Walleye were reportedly caught in fair numbers by those trolling and jigging alike. River conditions and fishing activity were affected by recent rain showers. Ontonagon/Silver City/Union Bay: Ontonagon saw a fair amount of fishing effort over the past week. Effort from Union Bay and Silver City continued to be lower in comparison. Inclement weather occasionally limited reasonable lake access. Recent reports included catches of lake trout in good numbers, along with the occasional coho salmon and Chinook ...

Gardening’s hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing

If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good — despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there's something about digging in the dirt while listening to a bird soundtrack that lifts my spirits. Even the scent of the soil and mulch makes me happy. As it turns out, there are scientific reasons for this. In fact, there's an entire field called horticultural therapy that's dedicated to using "plant-based and garden-based activities to support people who have identified treatment ...

Outdoors North: The only constant is change

“And later as I was driving, and the sky was getting light, and the sun came through the trees, I had a fine memory, such a fine memory,” – Bob Seger For those unaware, the first signs of autumn have already appeared in our skies with the southward flights of thousands upon thousands of ...

Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin

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DNR weekly fishing report

Ontonagon River: Fishing efforts on the river were low the past week. Angler reports showed that walleye were caught in fair numbers by those trolling and jigging alike. Recent weather had slightly diminished river conditions and occasionally limited reasonable fishing efforts. Ontonagon/Silver City/Union Bay: Angling efforts in Ontonagon were fair over the past week. Efforts from Union Bay and Silver City were lower in comparison. Inclement weather occasionally limited reasonable lake access. When weather permitted, fishing on the lake was good, with anglers recently reporting catches ...

Outdoors North: A mysterious magic created through the senses

“It seems to be a reverie, you’re here with me…whenever you’re on my mind, I leave the world behind,” – Marshall Crenshaw With the day beginning to fade, they started – one after another – tumbling and hooking, carving slices out of the gray, clouded sky with the pointed ends ...