Squirrel hunting has been good. As winter sets in, the DNR is busy finishing up projects in conjunction with the Conservation Reserve Program such as planting prairie grasses and wetland restoration. Prairie grass restoration provides habitat for pheasants, ducks and other grassland birds. These projects are cost shared with private landowners and the Natural Resources Conservation Service who together with the DNR provides the knowledge and equipment to do the work. Most waterfowl have migrated through the area now.
Deer are in rut and the turkey season is over.
Snow buntings, juncos and other snow birds are migrating into Wisconsin from Canada to spend the winter. New culverts and ditching is in place and resurfacing is complete on the Red Cedar Trail. The trail will be groomed for cross country skiing after we receive sufficient snowfall. The deer rut is in high gear and a lot of bucks are being taken in the central Wisconsin area. All deer are moving about quite a bit, especially at night, and are being struck by vehicles on the highways.