Aldo Leopold and the enduring call of the land ethic
Thirty years after his death, Aldo Leopold’s writings in A Sand County Almanac continue to inspire. His essays describe springtime Wisconsin scenes the upland plover returns, and he argues for an ethical duty to guard soil, water, plants, and animals. He warned that harming nature harms humanity and urged balanced stewardship and restraint.
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Wisconsin Big Day Bird List Reaches 163 Species
Dr. Charles Kemper and I chased a multi-county big day starting near Superior, targeting 165 to 185 species. We logged 163 species by 11:59 p.m., noting sparse morning song and late-day limits, with highlights including Franklin's gull, laughing gull, and a late gray-cheeked thrush.
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Waterways delays for Canadian crossings and fishing rules
Canadi an border officials warn West central Wisconsin travelers that crossing the Rainy River bridge to Fort Frances may see delays up to two hours due to construction. The Pigeon River route might save time. Ontario walleye season opened recently as water levels run high and bans on certain containers are in effect at Quetico park. Nonresident licenses cost six and ten dollars and eighty-five cents. minnows require a one dollar license with a 50 minnow possession limit and nets limited to 6 by 12 feet. Bag limits include six walleyes and northern pike per day and three lake trout.
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