WXPR All Things Outdoors

Trapping seasons are opening up in Wisconsin.

Young forests are a critical part of the landscape. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Forester for the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Dan Killam about the benefits of young forests and the role they play.

Ahead of a logging operation, foresters in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest will go through the trees stand and mark trees. DNR NHAL Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what each of those colors mean in this episode of All Things Outdoors.

Fall hunting seasons are starting back up, what people need to know before hitting the woods.

Wisconsin DNR Forester for the Northern Highland American State Forest Dan Killam talks about clear cuts, words he says often get a bad reputation but are critical for regenerating specific species of trees.

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, we share some less common ways of exploring state public lands.

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Heather Hunt talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about commonalities in those accidents and best to avoid them.

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto retired after more than 26 years in the role.

Many peoples 4th of July plans including camping and campfires. What you need to know to prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases.

Oak wilt can kill off an oak tree and the ones around it if it's not caught quickly enough. DNR Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the forest disease.

Fifteen people died in boating accidents in Wisconsin last year. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about common themes in those accidents and what you can do to ensure a fun and safe summer.

Wisconsin DNR Northern Highland American Legion Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about how forests can be managed for turkeys.

Temperatures play a key role in how much sap maple syrup producers can get it each spring.Warm sunny days and nights below freezing is the ideal situation.Another important aspect that producers have more control over is the health of their maple trees and forests.

Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Biologist Curt Rollman talks about how deer microbiome and metabolism change in the winter and how humans feeding deer can impact that.

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden talks about why baiting and feeding of deer is illegal right now in Oneida County and what falls under this law.

There are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the snow in the Northwoods. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, we talk about silent sport opportunities.

Snowmobile trails are open and in the best conditions in years.

With winter break coming up for a lot of people, we talk about some different ways to explore outdoors.

Ice is starting to form on some waterbodies in the Northwoods. What to know to stay safe.

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the changes for this season and what hunters need to know to stay safe.