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DNR Releases CWD Sampling Results from 2024 Fall Season

Published on 04/29/2025 under News While chronic wasting disease remains prevalent in southeastern Wisconsin, there were few cases detected in the Northwoods during last fall's sampling efforts. The DNR released the results of testing from last deer season. They had statewide sampling of wild deer, while also focusing on several priority areas. The goal was to help the agency better understand disease levels and distribution in areas where recent detections were recorded. Looking at the state numbers first, around 17,400 deer were sampled, with about 1,800 testing positive. The data shows 89% of positive tests were located in the southern farmland zone primarily Sauk, Richland, and Iowa Counties. Here in the Northern Forest Zone, there were nearly 1,900 deer tested, with five coming back positive for CWD. The news release states that Vilas County had it's second wild deer test positive. In Oneida County, three additional positives deer were detected in the eastern portion of the county. Erin Larson, DNR deer herd health specialist says, "Although we have detected CWD in new areas of the state in recent years, many of these areas are at a low prevalence rate, and opportunities still remain to slow the spread and growth of the disease statewide." The DNR thanked all the hunters who submitted a samples, business owners who managed sampling sites and those who participated in the Adopt-a-Kiosk program. Those interested can find more information on the DNR website.

Published on 04/29/2025 under News An ongoing, annual process to establish the framework for the fall deer hunting season is in full swing. Throughout last week and this week, County Deer Advisory Councils are meeting across all 72 counties. The CDACs provide recommendations on harvest quotas and tag availability. Coming up this evening the CDAC meetings for Oneida County (at the Woodruff Town Hall) and Vilas Counties (Boulder Junction Town Hall) are scheduled for 6pm. The Lincoln County meeting is coming up on Thursday at 7pm at the Lincoln County Service Center.

Published on 04/29/2025 under News Spring and summer bring plenty of outdoor projects, and residents and professionals alike are reminded to always use Digger's Hotline before breaking ground. April is recognized as National Safe Digging Month. The goal is to serve as a reminder to call 811 before every digging project, large or small. Officials say this will prevent injuries, while avoiding repair costs and potential fines that occur when underground gas, electric, communications, water or sewer lines are damaged. While major projects may be obvious, Diggers Hotline should also be used for smaller work such as installing a fence, a mailbox, a patio, trees or hedges. They recommend a call 811 or schedule an appointment online at diggershotline.com three days before you begin your work.

Published on 04/29/2025 under News With the fishing opener this weekend, and the summer boating season right around the corner; a call to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office this past week serves as a reminder to always use caution when launching a boat. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Report, deputies were dispatched to the Lokemoen boat landing for what they described as an angler's worst nightmare. They found a vehicle, boat, and trailer submerged in the Wisconsin River. According to the deputy, the boat's owner, a 58 year old Black Creek man, was attempting to launch the boat when he backed up a little too far. A slippery spot on the landing prevented his vehicle from gaining the traction needed to get back out. As a result, a wrecker was called to recover the vehicle, boat, and trailer. No injuries were reported. A few other quick notes from the Sheriff's Report... •A traffic stop led to a first offense OWI arrest for a 17 year old Merrill girl. •A 26 year old Merrill woman was arrested for second offense OWI after deputies responded to a vehicle in the ditch. •Deputies investigated a truck that left the road and struck a tree. The driver, a 63 year old Gleason man, was arrested for first offense OWI. •And the number of vehicle vs. deer crashes on Lincoln County roadways remains steady with another 5 reported this past week.

Published on 04/29/2025 under News A soggy start to spring means some local ATV trails will get a delayed start. The Lincoln County Forestry, Land, and Parks Department announced that the county's summer ATV trails will not be opening on May 1 as originally planned. They attributed the delay to wet conditions, along with some frost still working its way out of the ground. They didn't have an estimate on when the trails will open. People can visit their website or call the trail hotline for the latest information. We'll pass along any announcements we receive.

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Hatchet Golfers Compete in Barron Invite - Hanna Finishes First

Published on 04/24/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's golf squad had a productive day at their first major invite in Barron Wednesday, placing sixth out of 14 teams. The Hatchets were third through 12 holes before having a few problems chipping and putting around the greens. As a team, the Hatchets a team score of 324. Sawyer Hanna had his second first-place finish in as many invites with a score of 72. Freshman Jake Albert finished with an 80. The other two qualified scores were Oliver Childers with an 83 and Caiden Reichelt with an 89. The Hatchets will have their first Great Northern Conference Meet of the season next Thursday, hosted by Mosinee.

Published on 04/24/2025 under Sports The Hatchet baseball squad suffered their second consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of Great Northern Conference foe Rhinelander, 10-3. The loss drops Tomahawk to 2-3 on the season and 1-2 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are right back in action tonight for Conference Showdown at Antigo.

Published on 04/23/2025 under Sports The Hatchet golfers began the 2025 season on a high note with an impressive performance against Three Lakes, winning 118-143. The top three performers were Sawyer Hanna with 37, Jake Albert with 39, and Austin Lamer with 42. All Hatchet golfers opened the season with a score below 50. Scores below 45 were posted by Jordyn Carew, Oliver Childers, and Rocco Carew. The Hatchets have their first invite of the season today in Barron. Tee-off is at 9:00.

Published on 04/23/2025 under Sports The Hatchet softball team notched their second win of the season at Wittenberg-Birnamwood Tuesday night, hanging on to win, 8-6. Tomahawk scored five runs in the fifth and sixth innings combined to put the game away, including a three-run sixth. The Hatchets also got 16 hits from nine different players. Camryn Kraklow pitched a complete game, giving up just four earned runs on eight hits. Averi Petta finished three-for-four with a double, three RBIs, and two runs scored. Sophie Olsen went two for four with a double and two RBIs. The Hatchets also got two hits from Autumn Merrigan, Aubrey Seubert, Lydia Ziert, and Kylie Peissig. The win puts Tomahawk at 2-2 on the season and 0-2 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Thursday for a home Great Northern Conference battle against Antigo.

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