Smallmouth bass and walleyes continue to hit in the Black and St. Croix rivers. Water levels on the Mississippi and St. Croix are down. All trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit are in excellent condition. A short section of the horse trail north of Highway SS is closed due to bridge construction and is being detoured. Prairies once carpeted the Midwest, but most of the tall grasses and colorful wildflowers have been plowed under or grazed away.
Remnants still hide in forgotten corners and along abandoned railroad tracks.
Several acres around the education center at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee have been restored to prairie, and Lake Wissota State Park is another location where you can see a prairie in full bloom and enjoy the plants that once graced the Wisconsin landscape. Wolves were spotted in eastern Jackson County recently, and many bear sightings are being made in Washburn County. Hunter's Choice permit applications must be postmarked by July 20. Also remember that ATV registrations expired on June 30. Please get them renewed.