I try to avoid writing about politics and government here, because I believe the world could use a lot less of each. I try to focus on the plain fact that our lives are better when we stop looking for the right ruler and work on running our own lives.

The 2024 bear hunting season opened Sept. 4. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. “Bear hunting provides a unique and exciting outdoor experience with family and friends,” said Randy Johnson, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) large carnivore specialist.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the 2024 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting outlook for a variety of popular game species. These forecasts outline what hunters and trappers across the state can expect while pursuing their favorite game species.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seat belt and keeping their speed in check. So far this year, 22 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a hunter education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started. Anyone born on or after Jan.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state. There are six dates throughout September when seasons open.

When is your son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter ready take a hunter safety class so they can carry a firearm, bow or crossbow on their own? This is a simple question that often has no easy answers, but patience and empathy are the keys. I’ve taught hunter education classes since the mid-1980s, first in Iowa and then in Wisconsin, with more than 20 years in Iola and Waupaca.

The average price received by farmers for corn during July in Wisconsin was $4.08 per bushel according to the latest U.S.

Gerald E. Dilley, 90, of Clintonville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Clintonville.