Lake Trout (top)
Splake (middle)
"Coaster" Brook Trout (bottom)
Lake Trout (left) will have a deeply forked tail.
Splake (middle) has a moderately forked tail.
"Coaster" Brook Trout (right) has only a slightly forked tail.
Splake has a…
Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas and wildlife areas are great places to explore anything you can imagine about the great outdoors! Go on an outdoor adventure. Learn about local wildlife and habitats. Discover history.…
Many electronics, including computers, printers and TVs, are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators. All schools must either recycle electronics or manage them as hazardous waste.
List of electronics banned from Wisconsin landfills and…
The MacKenzie Center offers programs to school groups of all ages, scouts, 4H clubs and other groups on a variety of environmental topics. Programs include a variety of classes that engage students in exploring the outdoors. They can come face-to-…
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This fact sheet on when is the best time to fish in Wisconsin for what species of fish and where is the best place to find them. Also, the typical fishing method you can use should help increase your chances of catching the fish.
Identifying fish can seem easy at times but many times can be a challenge. It is not any different for Lake Superior anglers who can be confused when trying to determine whether the fish they have caught is a lake trout, splake or a "coaster" brook…