WXPR All Things Outdoors: Recent Episodes
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From hunting to hiking and snowmobiling to water skiing, there’s no shortage of outdoor recreation opportunities in the Northwoods.In WXPR’s All Things Outdoors, we talk with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about what you need to know to stay safe and have fun while out in the woods.
Many people are getting out on the water before the ice sets in. WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Austin Babich about safety concerns this time of year.
Fall is a beautiful season to get out and explore the Northwoods. This time of year can be great fishing.
Goose and duck hunting seasons open in September. Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about what hunters and non-hunters need to know in this episode of All Things Outdoors.
In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about the early fall hunting season underway right now.
Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about the upcoming wild rice harvest and how people can help protect this resource.
Friday night fish fry is a staple in the Northwoods. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Warden Tim Otto talks about the essentials of creating your fish fry.
Wisconsin DNR Warden Tim Otto shares some safety advice as your recreate outdoors this summer.
Foraging can be a great way to get outdoors. People need to make sure the places they go to forage are open to the public and know what is allowed to be foraged.
State Natural Areas give people more rugged, less crowded options for enjoying the Northwoods.
ATV and UTV trails are opening across the region.Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what riders need to know to safe stay on the trails.
The Wisconsin Fishing Opener is May 4th. Wisconsin DNR Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about new regulations ahead of opening day.
Spring is a time of year when a lot of people look forward to cleaning out their homes. The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do responsibly.
Spring seems arriving early in the Northwoods. With temperatures above normal right now, trails and dirt roads can be susceptible to damage.Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto shares how people can be respectful of current conditions.
Towards the end of the 1800s it looked like wood ducks were headed towards extinction.The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 is credited with saving the species, but many also credit the invention of the wood duck box in the 1930s with their conservations.For WXPR’s All Things Outdoors, Katie Thoresen and Wisconsin DNR Conservation install some wood duck boxes in the Northwoods and share how you can as well.
In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about it takes to become a volunteer hunting instructor for the DNR.
In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about the number of deer feeding violations he sees this time of year.
Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about some family-friendly activities people can do over winter break, even without the snow.
Temperatures lately have not been good for building on the ice on the lakes in the Northwoods. WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about lake safe and safety precautions you can take.
WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about observations made during the season.
WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about the upcoming 9-day gun deer hunt.
WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about some reason to be thankful this time of year.
Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about her mentored grouse hunt as part of the Learn to Hunt for Food Course she’s been participating in this year.
Fall is a time of transition in the Northwoods. The leaves are changing colors. Birds are migrating south. And people are getting ready for winter.In this episode of All Things Outdoors WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talk about the changes their seeing in the Northwoods.
The start of cooler weather also means the start of many hunting seasons in Wisconsin. WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about which hunting seasons are starting up and what non-hunters should know.
Now is a great time of year to find mushrooms on the landscape in the Northwoods.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen has been participating in a Learn to Hunt for Food course through the Wisconsin DNR.Recently that included learning how to forage for mushrooms that are safe to eat. She shares the experience as part of WXPR’s All Things Outdoors.
In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about fishing opportunities across the state.
What to know before heading out camping in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.
Between the 4th of July Holiday and hot weather, lakes in the Northwoods saw a lot of traffic this past week.Wisconsin DNR wardens were also part of that traffic.
In this All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about her experience in the Learn to Hunt for Food Course.
WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about best practices while boating.
Knowing how to hunt is only useful if know where to hunt for the game you’re looking for.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen is participating in a Learn to Hunt for Food course being offered through the Wisconsin DNR.In this episode of All Things Outdoors, she shares how the class is learning to identify grouse habitat.
People love to hunt for a variety of reasons including sport, sustenance, and just enjoying time outdoors.It’s a hobby shared by generations of people, but one that can be hard to get into unless you know someone who hunts.
Turkey hunting season starts in Wisconsin this week. Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about best practices for a successful hunt.
In this week’s All Things Outdoor, we discuss the life of conservationist Frances Hammerstrom.
Some lake ice in the Northwoods has become particularly unsafe in recent weeks.The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to avoid driving on the channel between Boom and Bass Lakes after two vehicles went through the ice last weekend.
Ice conditions vary across Northwoods lakes right now.But this latest cold weather is showing there’s still plenty of ice fishing left this season.
There are different ways for people to share their input on managing the state’s natural resources.One of them is getting involved with your local County Deer Advisory Council.Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto explains how in this episode of All Things Outdoors.
Have you made your resolution to be more conservation-minded this year?Conservation Warden Tim Otto has some suggestions in this episode of All Things Outdoors.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talk a bit about the motivation to risk it this time of year.
Hundreds of thousands of hunters took to Wisconsin’s woods and fields for the 9-day gun deer season.Along with them, Wisconsin DNR Wardens were out on patrol.For this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen tagged along with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto on the season opener.
For WXPR’s All Things Outdoors, Katie Thoresen spoke with Conservation Warden Tim Otto about this yearly tradition.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, Conservation Warden Tim Otto and WXPR’s Katie Thoresen are talking about deer.Wisconsin is in the middle of the deer archery season.We’ll get an update on harvest, plus what to do if you hit a deer with your car.
On this week’s All Things Outdoor, we’re actually headed outdoors.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen tagged along on a grouse hunt with Tim Otto.
WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto take us through some good reminders on how best to stay safe while recreating.
WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talk about what’s happening with birds in the region right now in this episode of All Things Outdoors.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about paddling in the autumn months.
There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy and right now is a great time to see what food sources the woods can provide.In this week’s All Things Outdoors we’re digging into the topic of foraging.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about reports coming off the lakes.
It’s just mid-July, but many hunters are already getting ready for fall hunting seasons, including the bear season. Starting this month, hunters are able to train hounds in preparation for bear season.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers about some basic rules and how they can help keep lakes free of invasive species.
Many people love living and visiting the Northwoods because of the forest, lakes, and wildlife.But sometimes there’s conflict between wildlife and people.
Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Heath Hampton about staying safe while you have some fun in this episode of All Things Outdoors.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Heath Hampton about sticking to the appropriate trails.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about changing ice conditions.
Trapping is more than laying trap in the woods and water and hoping for the best.In this week’s All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto shares his own experiences about the sport and what keeps him coming back.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about sharing the trails.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about how he keeps busy during the winter and prepares for the next hunting season.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talk about staying safe out on the trails.
In this week’s All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto dive to ice safety.