WI deer population estimates help determine season structure

From Weekly News Article by the Central Office Wisconsin DNR

The color-coded map of Wisconsin’s deer management units (DMUs) assigns a color to a deer management unit in one of four categories according to population estimates: more than 20 percent below population goals; within 20 percent plus or minus of population goals; 20 to 40 percent above goals; and more than 40 percent above goals.

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'Haunting in the Wood'

Looking for something to do this Halloween Weekend?

Join students and community members for "Haunting in the Wood" on Oct. 30 and 31, in the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County Arboretum (weather permitting) and the Black Box Theatre in the lower level of the Helen Connor Laird Fine Arts Building on campus, 2000 W. Fifth St.
"Haunting in the Wood" is the first of four productions in the UW-M/WC Black Box Theatre Workshop Series. The production features storytellers who will relay a selection of macabre tales and spooky stories to delight any age. There are two performances: a 6:30 p.m. family show and an 8:30 p.m. adult show.

Full Story 'Haunting in the Wood' features scary tales for all ages

Wood County Wildlife Area

Have you visited the Wood County Wildlife Area?

Wood County Wildlife Area is a 21,000 acre property. Wood County Wildlife area lies in southwestern Wood County, approximately 20 miles north of Necedah, 25 miles south of Marshfield and 18 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids. Access to the area can be achieved by town roads or County Highway X which intersects with State Highway 173.

The area lies between the Meadow Valley Wildlife Area on the south and the Sandhill Wildlife Area on the north. Collectively, these three areas are referred to as the Sandhill-Meadow Valley Work Unit which represents the largest block of statemanaged wildlife lands in Wisconsin. Nearly 150 square miles of public lands are found in the Work Unit.

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Wood County Fall Colors at 50% to Peak

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