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All Things Outdoors: Young Forests

2026/10/12

Young forests are a critical part of the landscape. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Forester for the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Dan Killam about the benefits of young forests and the role they play.

All Things Outdoors: Painted Trees

2026/09/28

Ahead of a logging operation, foresters in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest will go through the trees stand and mark trees. DNR NHAL Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what each of those colors mean in this episode of All Things Outdoors.

All Things Outdoors: Fall hunting seasons begin

2026/09/15

Fall hunting seasons are starting back up, what people need to know before hitting the woods.

All Things Outdoors: Regenerating Trees

2026/08/31

Wisconsin DNR Forester for the Northern Highland American State Forest Dan Killam talks about clear cuts, words he says often get a bad reputation but are critical for regenerating specific species of trees.

All Things Outdoors: Exploring state lands

2026/08/17

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, we share some less common ways of exploring state public lands.

All Things Outdoors: ATV/UTV Fatalities

2026/08/03

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Heather Hunt talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about commonalities in those accidents and best to avoid them.

All Things Outdoors: Reflecting on a career

2026/07/20

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto retired after more than 26 years in the role.

All Things Outdoors: The do's and don'ts of moving firewood

2026/06/29

Many peoples 4th of July plans including camping and campfires. What you need to know to prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases.

All Things Outdoors: Oak Wilt

2026/06/15

Oak wilt can kill off an oak tree and the ones around it if it's not caught quickly enough. DNR Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the forest disease.

All Things Outdoors: Boating Safety

2026/06/01

Fifteen people died in boating accidents in Wisconsin last year. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about common themes in those accidents and what you can do to ensure a fun and safe summer.

All Things Outdoors: Managing Forest for Turkeys

2026/05/04

Wisconsin DNR Northern Highland American Legion Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about how forests can be managed for turkeys.

All Things Outdoors: Forestry & making maple syrup

2026/04/06

Temperatures play a key role in how much sap maple syrup producers can get it each spring.Warm sunny days and nights below freezing is the ideal situation.Another important aspect that producers have more control over is the health of their maple trees and forests.

All Things Outdoors: Deer Biology in the Winter

2026/02/23

Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Biologist Curt Rollman talks about how deer microbiome and metabolism change in the winter and how humans feeding deer can impact that.

All Things Outdoors: Deer Baiting and Feeding Bans

2026/02/09

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden talks about why baiting and feeding of deer is illegal right now in Oneida County and what falls under this law.

All Things Outdoors: Silent Sport Trails

2026/01/26

There are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the snow in the Northwoods. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, we talk about silent sport opportunities.