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2001 Contents
December 2001/January 2002
October/November 2001
August/September 2001
June/July 2001
April/May 2001
February/March 2001
December 2001/January 2002
- SHACK TIME
Your stories about your hardwater hideouts. - SACRIFICING SWEET SIXTEEN
Sometimes the greatest thing we give is what we give up. - MAD ABOUT MUSHING
Dog sledding is great fun, and there are lots of places in Wisconsin to watch it and do it. - TIME TO CHILL OUT!
A winter guide to serene, wacky and wonderful outdoor recreation. - WHEN THE WORLD COMES TO THE NORTHWOODS
Strap on your skis. We’re taking on the Birkie! - WHEN THE WOODS TURN WHITE
Camping in winter? In the snow? You bet! - A SECRET UNDER THE SNOW
An earth essence with cheery red berries and vibrant green leaves lies just under foot in the dead of winter. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Some like it cold!
October/November 2001
- MARKING TIME WITH THE SWANS OF AUTUMN
At Rieck’s Lake, migrating tundra swans are the grace note of the fall season. - CHANGES ON THE CHIPPEWA
An agreement on Xcel Energy’s six hydropower dams on the Lower Chippewa River will bring changes in power generation and improvements for river biology and recreation. - THE MAN OF ACTION
A hot-headed hunter on a cool morning set the scene for a show-down. - THE VINE THAT TWINES
Nature provides many ways to take hold without hands or feet! - KEEPING AN EYE ON THE BORDER AND THE FUTURE
Early detection of emerging wildlife diseases protects the health of deer, livestock -- and humans. - SAWING A CLEANER SLICE OF HISTORY
A river was rerouted, mussels were moved and history was made...again. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Fall: Inside or Out?
August/September 2001
- WHEN MARL MEANT MONEY
Entrepreneurs gambled and lost mining a little-remembered mineral. - CARVING A MEMORY
With a block of wood and an eye for detail, a favorite catch will never get away! - EMERALD-EYED DRAGONS
Scientists flock to Wisconsin to study a really rare dragonfly. - SENSELESS KILLER
Carbon monoxide kills campers, hunters, boaters and ice anglers every year. Learn how to stay alive. - DRINKING PARTIES
When butterflies sip, sip, sip, it’s in a puddle! - OUR CONSERVATION AGENDA
Secretary Bazzell lays our future directions and challenges. - A FISHERY WITH A FUTURE
Thanks to habitat work, trout fishing on the Wolf River is even better. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
4F4U!
June/July 2001
- OUT OF PLACE
A special section on exotic species in Wisconsin. - PULL YOUR OWN OAR
A handmade rowboat looks great, handles like a dream, and reflects the taste and style of its maker. - HONORING THE ANCIENT ONES
Biologists and the public alike want to restore lake sturgeon to their ancestral waters. - WEEDING WILD PLACES
Communities and land managers are coming together to take invasive weed control into their own hands. - LIMITING THE HITCH IN THE DAY'S CATCH
It’s easier than ever to minimize the risk of mercury exposure from eating sport fish. The bad news? Mercury remains a metal on the move that is more widespread than we realized. - TIME OF THE TURTLES
The "smiling" Blanding’s turtles hide out in the duckweed and disappear a good part of the year. - WILD BEAUTIES FOR THE BACK YARD
A few native orchids are easy to grow in your garden, but most take coaxing, patience and a spirit of experimentation. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Thrills and skills!
April/May 2001
- THE GREEN(ER) MACHINE
Operating and maintaining your vehicle in an environmentally sound manner. - THINKING OUT OF THE BOX
A new nest box design borne of careful observation boosted bluebird populations statewide. - THE JOY OF FALLING WATER
Wisconsin rivers wend, wind and cascade over at least 70 waterfalls. Enjoy the best of them in every season. - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SEEING
An experienced wildlife photographer offers tips to improve your powers of visual observation outdoors. - AERIAL SHOW-OFFS
Secretive woodcocks take center stage for a few weeks each spring. - MEMORIES OF GOBBLER'S NOB
How four guys and 25 years turned 45 wild turkeys into one of Wisconsin's most successful restoration projects. - FOLLOW OUR LEAD
Join us on field trips spring to fall. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Ride some wild rapids!
February/March 2001
- NEAR SHORE & UNDER WATER
Managing fisheries and habitat in Wisconsin. - THE HERD THAT TRACKS THE PACKS
A network of volunteers track wolves in Wisconsin’s Northwoods each winter. You can join them. - THE ROD SQUAD
Taking a team approach to ice fishing can increase your exercise, your enjoyment and your chances of finding fish. - FLIGHT OF THE BLUEBILLS
Scaups scoff at winter weather. - CONVERSATIONS WITH A STICK
As an ideal walking companion, a stout stick will lend an ear. - PLANNING WISCONSIN'S LAND LEGACY
Gauging land conservation and recreation needs for the next 50 years. - BIG BEAKS COME CALLING
Colorful evening grosbeaks pack power in their seed-cracking jaws. - SANCTUARY ON ICE
Send in your favorite ice shanty photos. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Cure cabin fever!
