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Earlier this fall buck white-tailed deer began rubbing small trees and shrubs with their antlers.  This preliminary act for the mating season and beyond has continued with antler fights between the bucks and the tree. In many cases bark is stripped from the sapling to the point of causing deformity and death of the tree.

Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Dec. 1 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to celebrate the men and women who brave winter’s worst to keep Wisconsin’s roads safe and passable.

It is that time of the season when horns and antlers get mixed.

Which is correct? Antlers and horns are not the same; antlers are bone that grew and are shed early the next years. While growing, beginning in April, antlers are covered with soft, fuzzy skin called velvet. 

A live owl program will be part of a holiday open house at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.

Tax filing season may be several months away, but AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites in communities across Wisconsin are already seeking volunteers who want to serve their communities by providing free tax-filing help to those who need it most.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is joining partners throughout the state and country this week to remind motorists that “safety starts with you – move over or slow down” for flashing lights on the side of the road to keep first responders safe.

November is the month many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries including self-harm by kids.

The Alliant Energy Foundation raised its largest donation ever to combat hunger.

During the annual Drive Out Hunger fundraiser, the foundation brought in $550,000 to support programs in Wisconsin and Iowa. It’s the largest donation in the 19-year history of the fundraiser. The year also included a record number of sponsors.

There are several reasons a deer hunter might consider donating a deer’s venison to another person, or to a system that makes the meat available to individuals of need or through food pantries.