Outdoors
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A bird in the hand: Northwoods man continues lifelong passion
Story and photos by Lori Adler Many people might spend their retirement years pursuing more leisurely activities, but not Bruce Bacon of Mercer. A ... -
More to the hunt than the kill: ceremonial ritual plays out on a duck pond
“In art can be redemption but no more than in nature.” By Mitch Mode Special to the Star Journal If I had a schedule ... -
Hodag Musky Challenge winners announced
Star Journal Report Favorable fishing conditions Saturday yielded 37 registered musky during the 2019 Shoeders RV & Marine Hodag Musky Challenge in Rhinelander. That’s ... -
Warmth of a fallen tree
“A big tree standing holds potential and optimism and renewal. A big tree fallen holds loss and history and a finality.” By Mitch Mode ... -
Critter of the Month: Lake sturgeon
Known as the living dinosaur of the fish world, the Lake Sturgeon, or Rock Sturgeon, is the oldest and largest fish in the Great ... -
A nostalgic rite of summer passing
“The passage of the nighthawks carries the passage of summer and so I wait for them as the evening sky fades in shades of ... -
Hunter safety courses offered in Rhinelander
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program are co-sponsoring two Wisconsin DNR certified hunter’s safety courses for ... -
Woods and Water: Paddling races benefit MS
By Laurie Lenten On Saturday, September 14, paddlers of all ages will take to the waters of Big St. Germain Lake and the St. ... -
Outdoor Adventure program launches fall session
Nicolet College courses this semester are diverse, challenging Nicolet College’s Outdoor Adventure program is set to launch a full slate of offerings this fall ... -
Basic in design, the bicycle provides simple pleasures
“The bicycle is still the magic carpet come to fruition in clear air on summer days.” By Mitch Mode Special to the Star Journal ...
