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Rusk & Sawyer Counties, Wisconsin
2-3 Local Area Events 4 Residential Services 6 Rusk County History 7 Rusk County Communities 8 Sawyer County History 9-10 Sawyer County Communities 14-15 Parks & Recreation 16-17 Local Area Attractions 18-19 Hunting Seasons 20-21 DNR License Centers 22 Fishing Seasons 30-31 Area Trails Scan the QR Codes to Rusk County Sawyer County go to the individual county pages.
Local Area Events
JANUARY MAY (Contd.) AUGUST (Contd.) OCTOBER
Seeley Hills Classic | Hayward Annual Bicycle Film Festival | Hayward Couple Cross Country Festival | Hayward Hayward Lakes Chapter of Muskies Fall Fishing
Schultz’s Annual Beach Party | Hayward Annual Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Fair | Hayward Friends of the Library Book Sale | Hayward Tourney
FIS Super Tour | Hayward Hayward Lions Pancake Breakfast Northwoods Human Society Tag Day | Hayward Famous Dave’s Annual October Blues Fest | Hayward
Dennis Dantzman Memorial Ride | Winter Winter Area Spring Fling Relay For Life | Hayward Crappie Quest | Hayward
Fun on the Frozen Flambeau | Tony Golden Spike Medallion Hunt | Winter Rummage - O - Rama | Hayward Halloween Costume Contest & Party | Hayward
Winter Greenhouse Customer Appreciation Day Hayward Inline Races LCO Spook O’Rama Costume Contest | Hayward
FEBRUARY Lakeview Resort & Campground Tournament Trunk or Treat at Wesleyan Church | Hayward
Annual Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie JUNE Hayward Lions Golf Tourney Wild Rice Fest | Flambeau
American Birkebeiner Weekend | Hayward Northwoods Bluegrass Festival | Ladysmith Craft Fair & Car Show | Hayward Flambeau Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast & Open House
North End Classic | Hayward Art Along the Flambeau | Ladysmith CHARAC Annual Dinner | Hayward Annual Stone Lake Cranberry Festival and Parade
CXC Marathon Cup | Hayward Bluegrass Gospel Festival | Hayward Wisconsin’s Toughest Golf Tournament | Hayward
Walleyes for Northwest Ice Fishing Contest | Hayward Hayward Open Tri-County Dairy Breakfast | Hayward Knights of Columbus Tournament NOVEMBER
Salvation Army’s Winter Gala | Hayward Rod Lundberg Memorial Tournament | Hayward Musky Tale Resorts Mega BASS Shoot-Out | Hayward Bruce Historical Society Craft & Bake Sale | Ladysmith
Sweetheart Dance | Hayward Hayward Wesleyan Car Show Ojibwe Canoe Races | Winter Doe on the Go | Ladysmith
Candlelight Ski - Flambeau River State Forest | Winter Annual Musky Festival | Hayward Draper Days Scandinavian Dinner | Hayward
Fish Fest | Winter Sawyer County Dairy Breakfast | Hayward Radisson Harvest Fest LCO Veteran’s Powwow | Hayward
Annual Fun on the Frozen Flambeau | Ladysmith Lakes Ryder’s Cup | Hayward Annual Exeland Trout Festival Spider Lake Fire Dept. Chili Feed | Hayward
Cruz’in Car Show | Hayward Hunter’s Dinner | Hayward
MARCH Musky Run 5K & Minnow Run | Hayward SEPTEMBER Homespun Holidays Arts & Crafts Show | Winter
Annual Figure Skating Show | Hayward Tuscobia Trail Day | Winter Classic Auto Cruise Night | Bruce
HACC ISOC Hayward National Sno Cross Race Kids Fishing Tournament | Winter Leaf it to Rusk Fall Festival | Rusk County DECEMBER
Annual Pie Hike | Hayward Winter Greenhouse Miniature Garden Party | Winter Rib & Brew Fest | Hayward Winter Magic | Ladysmith
Hot Air Balloon Rally & Snow Shoe Race | Hayward Winter Greenhouse Girls’ Night Out | Winter Blue Moon Art Tour | Hayward A “Lure” of Lights | Hayward
Regional Hospice WHSM Polar Plunge | Hayward WI Trout Festival | Hayward Hayward Festival of Trees
Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby | Winter JULY Hayward Civic Club Benefit Tourney Community Christmas Celebration | Hayward
Northland Mardi Gras | Ladysmith Pig Roast & Turkey Shoot-Out | Hayward Breakfast with Santa | Hayward
APRIL Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair | Ladysmith Riverfront River Jam | Hayward Birchwood Bluegill Christmas Festival | Hayward
Rusk County Community Awards Banquet | Hayward Civic Club 4th of July Chippewa Flowage Musky Hunt | Hayward WHSM Chili Cook-Off | Hayward
Ladysmith Night Golf Scramble & Karaoke | Hayward Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration | Hayward Community Christmas Dinner | Hayward
Indoor Flea Market | Hayward July Jubilee | Hayward Bluegrass Gospel Festival | Hayward New Year’s Celebration | Hayward
Easter Egg-Stravaganza Hunt | Hayward Hayward Fly-In Pancake Feed Fishing Hall of Fame Kids Fish O’Rama | Hayward Christmas Tea | Bruce
North Country Riders Spaghetti Feed | Hayward Heart of the North Rodeo | Hayward Lakewoods Golf Scramble | Hayward Christmas Contest | Flambeau
All Community Easter Egg Hunt | Hayward Motorcycle Poker Run | Hayward American Birkebeiner Trail Run | Hayward
Hayward Sports Center Fundraiser Banquet Annual World Lumberjack Championships | Hayward Hayward Fall Festival *For more information on local events throughout Rusk
Winter Greenhouse Bareroot Days | Winter Annual LCO Honor the Earth Pow Wow | Hayward Cranberry Festival | Hayward & Sawyer Counties, visit online: www.ruskcounty.org
Easter Egg Hunt | Winter Winter Greenhouse Summer Color | Winter Hayward Library Fall Century Bike Tour or www.sawyercountygov.org.
Annual Round Lake Fireworks Celebration Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival | Hayward
MAY Bruce Blue Hills Festival | Bruce Exeland Trout Fest *Events are subject to change
Governor’s Fishing Opener | Rusk & Sawyer Counties Winter Greenhouse Autumn Splendor | Winter
Quiet Lakes Crappie-A-Thon | Hayward AUGUST Flambeau Gravel Grinder | Ladysmith
Fishing Has No Boundaries Annual Event | Hayward Rusk County Fair | Ladysmith
Treeland Walleye Challenge | Hayward Rusk County Junior Fair | Ladysmith
Annual Lee Bonicatto Memorial Golf Outing | Sawyer County Fair | Hayward
Hayward Sawyer County Agricultural Fair | Hayward
Cable Area Off Road Classic | Hayward Firehouse 50 Bike Race | Hayward
Moose Lake Festival | Hayward
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Residential Services RUSK COUNTY Airport .............................................................................................................................................(715) 532-2635 Animal Shelter ..........................................................................................................................................532-2637 Clerk of Circuit Court ..................................................................................................................................532-2108 County Clerk ..............................................................................................................................................532-2100 Economic Development ............................................................................................................................532-2257 Forestry Department ................................................................................................................................532-2113 Highway Commissioner ............................................................................................................................532-2105 Highway Department ...............................................................................................................................532-2633 Health & Human Services .........................................................................................................................532-2299 Land Information/Surveyor ......................................................................................................................532-2165 Recycling .................................................................................................................................................532-2167 Register of Deeds ......................................................................................................................................532-2139 Sheriff ......................................................................................................................................................532-2189 Treasurer ..................................................................................................................................................532-2633 UW Extension ..........................................................................................................................................532-2151 Veteran Services .......................................................................................................................................532-2299 Zoning .....................................................................................................................................................532-2156 SAWYER COUNTY Airport .............................................................................................................................................(715) 634-4624 Animal Control ..........................................................................................................................................634-5139 Clerk of Circuit Court ..................................................................................................................................634-4887 County Courthouse ...................................................................................................................................634-4839 Coroner ...................................................................................................................................................634-0912 District Attorney .......................................................................................................................................634-4097 Emergency Management ..........................................................................................................................634-2004 Forestry Department ................................................................................................................................634-4846 Health & Human Services .........................................................................................................................634-4806 InformationTechnology ............................................................................................................................634-8185 Land & Water Conservation .......................................................................................................................638-3259 Register of Deeds ......................................................................................................................................634-4867 Sheriff ......................................................................................................................................................634-4858 Surveyor ...................................................................................................................................................638-3240 Veterans Services ......................................................................................................................................634-2770 4 - Rusk & Sawyer Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 5
Rusk County History Rusk County Communities
BRUCE
Bruce was established in 1884 and later incorporated as a village in 1901. The lumber industry and
agriculture became very prosperous for Bruce and attracted settlers to the area. Today Bruce is home to
approximately 682 residents.
CONRATH
Conrath was named after the Charles, Frank, Felix, Joe and John Conrath brothers, who established a
logging and sawmill business in the area. The community was originally named Main Creek but was
later renamed in 1905 when it was incorporated. Today Conrath is home to approximately 85 residents.
I n 1884 Rusk County territory was opened for settlement as many pioneers began ar-
riving to work in the logging industry. Nearby rivers were used to transport heavy timber to
GLEN FLORA
Glen Flora was named after the Roman Goddess Flora, the Goddess of plants and vegetation. Glen
Flora was originally named Miller’s Siding but was renamed after the post office was established in
nearby mills and those that were not part of the logging industry were involved in agriculture. 1887. Early settlers arrived to the area in 1885. Within a short time three sawmills were in operation.
The Soo Line railroad arrived the same year and many homes and businesses were built as a re- Populations increased with the arrival of railroads and the lumber industry to the area. Today Glen Flora
sult. Originally known as Gates County, Rusk County was renamed in 1901 after Jeremiah Rusk, is home to approximately 81 residents.
a civil war hero, congressman, governor and US Secretary of Agriculture. Ladysmith was then HAWKINS
chosen as the county seat. As the area developed, Rusk County has been a haven for recreation Hawkins was named in honor of M.P. Hawkins, a secretary of the Soo Line Railroad. Early settlers were
enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, boating, fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding loggers and were attracted to the abundance of large white pines in the area. Eventually, Hawkins
and skiing. Many golf courses and state parks are located within the county, offering numerous became one of the largest producers of timber in Rusk County. Today Hawkins is home to approximately
outdoor activities. Today Rusk County is home to approximately 14,389 residents. 167 residents.
CITIES & VILLAGES: GROW – pop. 451 LADYSMITH (COUNTY SEAT)
BRUCE – pop. 682 HAWKINS – pop. 284 Ladysmith was established where the Soo Line Railroad and the Flambeau River crossed. A logger and
CONRATH – pop. 85 HUBBARD– pop. 183 lumber entrepreneur who greatly influenced the community by the name of Robert Corbett, originally
GLEN FLORA – pop. 81 LAWRENCE – pop. 255 named the territory “Corbett” then “Warner” in 1891. Many settlers arrived to the region in search of
HAWKINS – pop. 167 MARSHALL – pop. 648 work in the lumber industry and the area began to boom. Those that were not involved in logging
INGRAM – pop. 68 MURRY – pop. 279 were masons, carpenters or farmers; and hotels and businesses were quickly built to accommodate
LADYSMITH (COUNTY SEAT) – 3,339 RICHLAND – pop. 200 their growing needs. In 1900, Warner was renamed Ladysmith as a tribute to the bride of Charles R.
SHELDON – pop. 218 RUSK – pop. 497 Smith, who owned the Menasha Wooden Company. In 1902, the nearby communities Bruce and Tony
TONY – pop. 89 SOUTH FORK – pop. 127 contested with Ladysmith for the county seat and there were many town rivalries until Ladysmith was
WEYERHAEUSER – pop. 309 STRICKLAND – pop. 302 officially declared. Soon, Ladysmith was known as a paper and lumbering town, but by 1915 most of
STUBBS – pop. 549 the timber had been exhausted. Residents focused on agriculture as many raised cattle for the dairy
THORNAPPLE – pop. 778 industry and later tourism. Today Ladysmith is home to approximately 3,339 residents.
TOWNS: TRUE – pop. 277
ATLANTA – pop. 613 WASHINGTON – pop. 300 SHELDON
BIG BEND – pop. 377 WILKINSON – pop. 78 Sheldon began as a logging town with most of its area owned by lumber companies. The community
BIG FALLS – pop. 118 WILLARD – pop. 605 was originally named Fern for the abundance of fern to the area, but was renamed Sheldon in 1906 af-
CEDAR RAPIDS – pop. 54 WILSON – pop. 100 ter an important Wisconsin Central Railroad official. Sheldon was incorporated that same year. After the
DEWEY – pop. 506 *Populations are approximate. decline of the lumber industry in the early 1900s, the land in Sheldon was sold and was bought up by
FLAMBEAU – pop. 1,055 immigrants and new settlers to the area. Sheldon was later platted in 1906 and populations increased
GRANT – pop. 715 with the rise of agriculture. Today Sheldon is home to approximately 218 residents.
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Sawyer County History Sawyer County Communities
CITIES & VILLAGES: TOWNS:
COUDERAY – pop. 98 BASS LAKE – pop. 2,272
EXELAND – pop. 203 COUDERAY – pop. 549
HAYWARD – pop. 81 DRAPER – pop. 118
RADISSON – pop. 221 EDGEWATER – pop. 54
WINTER – pop. 339 HAYWARD (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 3,302
HUNTER – pop. 790
CENSUS-DESIGNATED PLACES: LENROOT – pop. 715
CHIEF LAKE – pop. 625 MEADOWBROOK – pop. 182
LITTLE ROUND LAKE – pop. 948 METEOR – pop. 198
NEW POST – pop. 367 OJIBWA – pop. 303
RESERVE – pop. 436 RADISSON – pop. 520
ROUND LAKE – pop. 1,020
SAND LAKE – pop. 788
SPIDER LAKE – pop. 406
WEIRGOR – pop. 400
WINTER – pop. 1,132
*Populations are approximate.
COUDERAY
Couderay is named after the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation which is located to the
north of the town. Early industry included logging and agriculture. Populations increased with
the arrival of railroads and businesses to the area. Today Couderay is home to approximately
549 residents.
EXELAND
Exeland is named after railroad tracks that cross paths located within the town. Early industry
included logging, farming and manufacturing. Populations increased steadily with the arrival
F ur traders were among the first settlers in Sawyer County, trading with Chippewa Indi-
ans for pelts. The first trading post, Codette’s, was established south of Hayward. Due to the
of the logging industry railroads and agriculture to the area. Today Exeland is home to ap-
proximately 203 residents.
plentiful timber, lumber barons were attracted to the area. By the 1870s, A.J. Hayward headed
the North Wisconsin Lumber Company which harvested the white pines in Sawyer County. The HAYWARD (COUNTY SEAT)
settlement of Hayward was officially established in 1881, becoming part of Sawyer County Settlement of the Hayward area began in the 1870s as timber was plentiful. Upon arrival, A.J.
in 1883 as the county seat. As the railroad arrived, the lumber and milling business began to Hayward viewed the area as a prime location for a lumber mill. He established the North Wis-
boom and tourism grew. When timber resources were exhausted around 1900, tourism be- consin Lumber Company along the Namekagon River. Dams were built to power the mills and
came the area’s most important industry. Over 200 lakes are nestled within Sawyer County, the lumber was used for local businesses and homes, or shipped via the riverways. The com-
attracting many outdoor recreational enthusiasts. Fishing camps, cabins, resorts and clubs munity grew around the logging industry and the railroad arrived in 1881, enabling smoother
make up its tourism industry. Today Sawyer County is home to approximately 17,117 residents. transportation of timber. Hayward was named after its founder and became the county seat
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Sawyer County Communities HAYWARD (COUNTY SEAT) (Continued) in 1883. The first schoolhouse soon followed. As timber resources began to dwindle, logging camps disappeared in the early 1900s. Hayward’s industry became focused on tourism and resorts were built to accommodate the needs of vacationers from Wisconsin and Illinois. Hay- ward is now widely recognized for its recreational appeal with many lakes, trails, camps, and activities to enjoy. Although the logging industry has since declined, residents still celebrate its rich history with the annual World Lumberjack Championships. Today Hayward is home to approximately 3,302 residents. RADISSON Radisson was named in honor of Pierre-Esprit Radisson, a French fur trader and explorer who discovered the Hudson Bay. Early industry included logging and agriculture. Populations in- creased with the arrival of railroads to the area. Today Radisson is home to approximately 520 residents. WINTER Winter was named in honor of John Winter, an Omaha Railroad official. It was originally estab- lished as a logging community and was named LeBoef. Logging made up most of the industry in Winter until its decline in the early 1900s when agriculture became increasingly profitable. Today Winter is home to approximately 1,132 residents. 10 - Rusk & Sawyer Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 11
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Parks & Recreation
RUSK COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK SAWYER COUNTY QUIET LAKES
AUDIE FLOWAGE PARK Memorial Park features basketball courts, a boat land- BLACK LAKE RECREATION AREA Quiet Lakes features boating, fishing, hunting, lodges
Audie Flowage Park features camping, cross-country ing, horseshoes, lighted pavilions, a playground, ten- Black Lake Recreation Area features boating, camping, and resorts.
skiing, fishing, mountain biking and skiing. nis courts and a swimming beach. hiking and a picnic area.
SAWYER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY/
BRUCE VILLAGE PARK MURPHY FLOWAGE RECREATIONAL PARK CHEQUAMAGON NATIONAL FOREST MUSEUM
Bruce Village Park features a ball field, a lighted pavil- Murphy Flowage Recreational Park features biking, Chequamagon National Forest features ATV riding, Sawyer County Historical Society & Museum features
ion and a play area. camping, fishing, hiking and a picnic area. biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback educational programs, a gift shop and guided tours.
riding, hunting, motorcycle riding, snowmobiling and
CONRATH COMMUNITY PARK O.J. FALGE PARK swimming. SPIDER LAKE
Conrath Community Park features a small gazebo, pic- O.J. Falge Park features a fire pit, horseshoes, an ice Spider Lake features boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking
nic areas and a garden. skating rink, a lighted pavilion, playground equipment FLAMBEAU RIVER STATE FOREST and a picnic area.
and a volleyball court. Flambeau River State Forest features canoeing, cross-
GLEN FLORA PARK country skiing, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, rustic TUSCOBIA STATE TRAIL
Glen Flora Park features ball fields, a pavilion and a PERCH LAKE CAMPGROUND camping, a swimming beach and snowmobiling. Tuscobia State Trail features ATV riding, biking, bird
play area. Perch Lake Campground features camping, cross- watching, canoeing, fishing, hiking and snowmobil-
country skiing, boat landing, picnic tables and swim- HAYWARD KOA ing.
GREENWOOD PARK ming. Hayward KOA features two playgrounds, camping,
Greenwood Park features bird watching, hiking trails, a fun-bikes, a heated pool, mini-golf and a waterslide. WILDERNESS ZOO & RECREATION CENTER
nature study, a scenic creek and snowshoeing. RIVERSIDE PARK Wilderness Zoo and Recreation Center features a farm-
Riverside Park features hiking trails. THE HIDEOUT yard, guided tours and wild animals.
HALEY PARK The Hideout features educational programs, a gift
Haley Park features camping, canoe access, a covered THORNAPPLE RIVER CAMPGROUND shop and guided tours. WINTER GREENHOUSE
shelter, fishing and a picnic area. Thornapple River Campground features camping, fish- Winter Greenhouse features display gardens, a nursery
ing, golfing, a picnic area, swimming and whitewater LAKE CHIPPEWA CAMPGROUND and a waterfall.
HAWKINS COMMUNITY PARK paddling. Lake Chippewa Campground features biking, boating,
Hawkins Community Park features two halls available camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing, mini-golf, recre- WOLF’S EAGLE LODGE RESORT & CAMPGROUND
for rent, a ball field, horseshoes and a picnic area. THUT PARK ational rentals, swimming and wi-fi. Wolf’s Eagle Lodge Resort and Campground features
Thut Park features horseshoes, an ice skating rink and biking, boating, cabin rentals, camping, canoeing, fire
INGRAM COMMUNITY PARK picnic tables. LAKE CHIPPEWA FLOWAGE pits, fishing, grills, hiking, lawn games, snowmobiling
Ingram Community Park features a pavilion, a picnic Lake Chippewa Flowage features boating, fishing and and swimming.
area and a walk-in cooler. WEYERHAEUSER COMMUNITY PARK snowmobiling.
Weyerhaeuser Community Park features a ball field,
JOSIE CREEK PARK basketball courts, coolers, a lighted pavilion, a kitchen, NATIONAL FRESH WATER FISHING HALL OF
Josie Creek Park features archery, camping, fishing, picnic areas, a playground, a tennis court and volley- FAME
picnic areas, a playground and a shooting range. ball pits. The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame features
memorabilia and photographs.
LAKE FLAMBEAU COMMUNITY PARK
Lake Flambeau Community Park features a boat land- OJIBWE PARK
ing, fishing, and a picnic area. Ojibwe Park features camping, cross-country skiing,
hiking, a pavilion available for rent and a picnic area.
LAKE FLAMBEAU POINT PARK
Lake Flambeau Point Park offers fishing opportunities.
14 - Rusk & Sawyer Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 15Area Attractions
BIG FISH GOLF CLUB HAYWARD CINEMA FOUR SCHEER’S LUMBERJACK VILLAGE THE HIDEOUT, AL CAPONE’S
14122 W True North Ln. | Hayward | 10270 Lee Rd. | Hayward | (715) 634-9411 15640 W County Rd. B | Hayward | NORTHWOODS RETREAT & MUSEUM OF
(715) 934-4770 (715) 634-6923 THE ROARING 20’S
LOCH LOMOND BEACH CLUB 12101 W. Highway CC | Couderay |
BRUCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 2754 28th St. | Birchwood | (715) 354-3400 SEVENWINDS CASINO LODGE & (715) 945-2746
E River Ave. | Bruce | (715) 532-3633 CONVENTION
MINER THEATRE 13767W Cty. Rd. K | Hayward | TOAD HOUSE
CABLE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 116 Miner Ave. E | Ladysmith | (833) 479-4637 711 Lake Ave. W | Ladysmith |
43570 Kavanaugh Rd. | Cable | (715) 532-7121 (715) 532-4661
(715) 798-3890 SPIDER LAKE GOLF RESORT
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN 11165 W Elaine Dr. | Hayward | WILDERNESS WALK ZOO
CHIPPEWA MORAINE ICE AGE UNIT BIRKEBEINER (715) 462-3200 9503 N State Rd. 27 | Hayward |
INTERPRETIVE CENTER 10527 Main St. | Hayward | (715) 634-5025 (715) 634-2893
13394 Cty. Hwy. M | New Auburn | SUMMIT LAKE GAME FARM
(715) 967-2800 OUT OF THE WOODS WINERY 9676 Kruger Rd. | Hayward | (715) 354-7241 WINTER GREENHOUSE
10588 Main St. | Hayward | (715) 699-1709 W7041 Olmstead Rd. | Winter |
CHRISTIE MOUNTAIN TAYLORS AMACOY GOLF CLUB (715) 266-4963
W13755 Co. Rd. O | Bruce | (715) 868-7800 PARK THEATRE Wisconsin 40 | Bruce | (715) 868-6952
15845 2nd St. | Hayward | (715) 634-4596
COUDERAY RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE
11701 W State Rd. | Radisson | RAILROAD MEMORIES MUSEUM
(715) 945-2593 424 N Front St. | Spooner | (715) 635-3325
ED’S MACHINE SHED-WISCONSIN’S RECLAIMED FLAMBEAU MINE SITE
PLOW MUSEUM N4339 State Hwy. 27 | Ladysmith
998 E 3rd St. N | Ladysmith | (715) 532-5777
RIVERSIDE LANES
FRESH WATER FISHING HALL OF FAME 15278 W State Rd. | Hayward |
10360 Hall of Fame Dr. | Hayward | (715) 634-2695
(715) 634-4440
RUSK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GRINDSTONE CREEK CASINO 998 E 3rd St. S | Ladysmith | (715) 532-3633
13394 W Trepania Rd. | Hayward |
(715) 634-2430 RUSK COUNTY VISITORS CENTER & RAIL
DISPLAY
HAYWARD AMUSEMENT CENTER 205 W 9th St. S | Ladysmith | (715) 532-2642
10439 State Rd. 27 | Hayward |
(715) 634-3510 SAWYER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& MUSEUM
15452 Co. Rd. B | Hayward | (715) 634-8053
16 - Rusk & Sawyer Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 17Hunting Seasons
DEER SMALL MAMMALS FURBEARERS (CONTD.) WILD TURKEY
Archery and Crossbow ~ Jan. 9, 2022 Cottontail rabbit Muskrat 2021 Youth turkey hunt ~ April 17-18, 2021
Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units only* Northern zone ~ Sept. 18, 2021 - Feb. 28, 2022 Trapping Spring 2021
Jan. 31, 2022 Southern zone ~ Oct. 16, 2021 (9 AM) - Feb. 28, Statewide ~ Oct. 24 – March 7, 2021 Period A ~ April 21-27, 2021
Extended Archery/Crossbow hunt ~ 2022 Mississippi River zone ~ Nov. 11 – March 7, 2021 Period B ~ April 28 - May 4, 2021
Jan. 4 - Jan. 31, 2021 Squirrels (gray and fox) Bobcat Period C ~ May 5-11, 2021
*Only in valid farmland units. Please see deer Statewide ~Sept. 18, 2021 – Jan. 31, 2022 Hunting Period D ~ May 12-18, 2021
regulations booklet for valid units. Period 1 - Oct. 17 - Dec. 25 Period E ~ May 19-25, 2021
Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities: This is GAME BIRDS Period 2 - Dec. 26 - Jan. 31, 2021 Period F ~ May 26 - June 1, 2021
not a statewide season. ~ Oct. 3 - 11 Crow Trapping Fall 2021
Youth deer hunt ~ Oct. 10 - 11 Statewide ~ Jan. 25 - Mar. 20, 2021 North and south zones, Period 1 ~ Zones 1 - 5 ~ Sept. 18 - Jan. 9, 2022
Gun ~ Nov. 21 - 29 Pheasant Oct. 16 – Dec. 25, 2021 Zones 6 - 7 ~ Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 2021
Muzzleloader ~ Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 Statewide ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Jan. 3, 2021 North and south zones, Period 2 ~
December 4-day antlerless hunt ~ Bobwhite quail Dec. 26 – Jan. 31, 2022 *Dates are subject to change please contact your
Dec. 10 - 13 Statewide ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Dec. 9 Fisher local DNR office for specific hunting and trapping
Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt ~ Dec. 24 - Jan. Ruffed grouse Trapping zone regulations. For general information on fire-
1, 2021 ~ Jan. 1, 2022 Zone A ~ Sept. 12 - Jan. 3, 2021 North and South Zones ~ Oct. 17 – Jan. 3, 2021 arm safety training call: 1 (888) 936-7463.
*Only in valid farmland units. Please see deer Zone B ~ Oct. 17 - Dec. 8 Otter
regulations booklet for valid units. Sharp-tailed grouse ~ Season is under review. Trapping
Hungarian partridge North zone ~ Nov. 7 – April 30, 2021
BEAR Statewide ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Jan. 3, 2021 South zone ~ Nov. 7 – March 31, 2021
Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted (closed in Clark, Marathon and Taylor counties) Raccoon
Sept. 8 - 14, 2021 Trapping
with aid of dogs only FURBEARERS Resident ~ Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2021
Coyote Non-resident ~ Oct. 31 - Feb. 15, 2021
Sept. 15 - Oct. 5, 2021 Hunting ~ Continuous open season Opossum, skunk, weasel, snowshoe hare and
with aid of dogs Trapping ~ Oct. 16 – Feb, 15 2022 woodchuck ~ No season limits, bag limits,
with aid of bait Fox, red and gray size limits or possession limits, but a license is
with all other legal methods Hunting ~ Oct. 16, 2021 - Feb. 15, 2022 required.
Trapping ~ Oct. 16 – Feb. 15, 2022
Oct. 6 - 12, 2021 Beaver
with aid of bait only Trapping
with all other legal methods not using dogs Zone A (northwest) ~ Nov. 7 – April 30, 2021
Zone B (northeast) ~ Nov. 7 – April 30, 2021
Zones C, E, F: where dogs are not permitted Zone C (south) ~ Nov. 7 – March 31, 2021
Sept. 8 - Oct. 12, 2021 Zone D (Mississippi River) ~ Day after duck
with aid of bait season closes to March 15, 2021
with all other legal methods not using dogs Mink
Trapping
Statewide ~ Oct. 24 – March 7, 2021
Mississippi River zone ~ Nov. 11 – March 7, 2021
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You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers
through the Electronic License System. Online: www.dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463
RADISSON TONY
G1 THE TONY DEPOT
Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Rusk & Sawyer Counties: 10592 Omaha St. | Radisson | (715) 945-2771 W6164 Hwy. 8 | Tony | (715) 532-4834
BIRCHWOOD HAYWARD (Contd.) WHISKEY RIDGE SPORT SHOP WEYERHAEUSER
BAIRS EDGEWATER STORE L & M FLEET SUPPLY Hwy. 27 & 70 | Radisson | (715) 945-2414 WEYERHAEUSER EQUITY CONVENIENCE STORE
3040 N Cty. Rd. F | Birchwood | (715) 354-7311 10680 State Hwy. 27 | Hayward | (715) 934-2300 W14336 Hwy. 8 | Weyerhaeuser | (715) 353-2612
SHELDON
COUDERAY MINNOW JIMS BAIT SHOP BROSTS CORNER STORE WINTER
TIGER MUSKY RESORT 14830 W Nelson Lake Rd. | Hayward | (715) 634-4352 W5593 Main St. | Sheldon | (715) 452-5745 JMG PETROLEUM LLC.
11251 W Tiger Musky Ln. | Couderay | (715) 945-2555 6574 W State Rd. 70 | Winter | (715) 266-7676
OUTDOOR CREATIONS SKABROUDS STORE SHELDON
EXELAND 113951 Chippewa Trail | Hayward | (715) 634-2949 W5541 Main St. | Sheldon | (715) 452-5161
EXELAND DEPOT
11033 W State Hwy. 48 | Exeland | (715) 943-2929 PATS LANDING STONE LAKE
9630 N Treland Rd. | Hayward | (715) 945-2511 G2
GLEN FLORA 6317 N Hwy. 27 | Stone Lake | (715) 865-5110
EDMING OIL REVELLES RESORT
W4274 Hwy. 8 | Glen Flora | (715) 322-5292 15249 W Bills Rd. | Hayward | (715) 634-4216 STONE LAKE BAIT & TACKLE
5528 Cty. Rd. BB | Stone Lake | (715) 865-4665
HAYWARD WALMART STORE #3245
D & B BAIT 15594 State Hwy. 77 | Hayward | (715) 634-8228
10924 W Cty. Rd. B | Hayward | (715) 462-3459
HOLCOMBE
EARLS MARINE 12 MILE CONVENIENCE STORE
14273 W County Road K | Hayward | (715) 634-4783 N295 Hwy. 27 | Holcombe | (715) 532-9654
HAPPY HOOKER BAIT & TACKLE AIRTEC SPORTS INC.
12272 N Upper A Rd. | Hayward | (715) 462-3984 N256 Hwy. 27 | Holcombe | (715) 532-0602
HAYWARD ACE HARDWARE LADYSMITH
10637 Beal Ave. | Hayward | (715) 634-8700 HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #176
605 Lake Ave. W | Ladysmith | (715) 532-7678
HAYWARD BAIT AND BOTTLE SHOPPE INC.
15737 Davis Ave. | Hayward | (715) 634-2921 LADYSMITH ACE HOME CENTER
503 Lake Ave. W | Ladysmith | (715) 532-3351
HAYWARD POWER SPORTS
12305 W State Rd. 77 | Hayward | (715) 462-3674 LADYSMITH FRESH MARKET
400 West 9th St. N | Ladysmith | (715) 532-3113
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #28
15752 US Hwy. 63 | Hayward | (715) 634-4221 WALMART SUPERCENTER #4281
800 W 10th St. S | Ladysmith | (715) 532-2039
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #36
10478 State Rd. 27 | Hayward | (715) 634-4388
JENKS BAIT & TACKLE
11050 W Cty. Rd. B | Hayward | (715) 462-3055
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2021-2022 FISHING SEASON DATES Musky - northern zone
(Effective Date: April 1, 2021; Dates Inclusive) May 29 to Dec. 31
Early inland trout (catch and release) Musky - southern zone
January 2 (5 a.m.) to April 30 May 1 to Dec. 31
General inland trout Northern pike
May 1 (5 a.m.) to Oct. 15 May 1 to March 6, 2022
General inland fishing Walleye
May 1 to March 6, 2022 May 1 to March 6, 2022
Largemouth bass northern zone harvest Lake sturgeon
May 1 to March 6, 2022 Sept. 4 to Sept. 30 (hook-and-line)
Smallmouth bass northern zone harvest Free fishing weekends
June 19 to March 6, 2022 June 5-6, 2021 (summer)
January 16-17, 2021 (winter)
Large and smallmouth bass southern January 15-16, 2022 (winter)
zone harvest
May 1 to March 6, 2022
*Contact the Wisconsin DNR for more infor-
Large and smallmouth bass catch and mation on specific fishing zones and dates: 1
release (888) 936-7463
At all other times of the year.
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Operating Watercraft
Follow these guidelines to help prevent and
1.
prepare for capsizing, swamping, or someone
falling overboard. 2.
• Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-
jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety
lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow
anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover,
3.
or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit
on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload
your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored
on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing
4.
people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion.
• In small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-
wale. • Turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor
line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating
5.
water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.
Who May Operate a Motorboat
(Other Than a Personal Watercraft)
All Watercraft Must Have..
• A person under the age of 10 may not operate a • at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-
motorboat. vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.
• A Person 10 or 11 years old may operate a motorboat • All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.
only if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a person
at least 18 years old who is designated by the parent • Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat
or guardian. that is underway unless:
in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is
A person 12-15 years old may operate a motorboat
• being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed
only if: captain.
- He or she is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a
person at least 18 years old who is designated by the • Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on
parent or guardian or... board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-
- He or she has completed a boating safety course ately available.
that is accepted by the Wisconsin DNR.
• A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any
• A person at least 16 years old may operate a other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-
motorboat only if he or she has completed a boating ments and is noted on the label.
safety course that is accepted by the Wisconsin DNR.
A person born before January 1, 1989, is exempt from • Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear
the safety course requirement. an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being
towed by a water craft.
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Bicycle Safety ATV Safety
Be Aware of your Know Read the owner’s manual
and know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protec-
Your
tive equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise
young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one
rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that
Surroundings ATV
are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin
ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and
taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Reduce your
speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or
beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.
Snowmobile Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals
• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet • Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or
as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your
sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit
snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by Bicycle Hand Signals chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut
to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-
checking and oiling your chain, making sure legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your
your brakes work properly and maintaining lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off
your tire pressure. • Always ride with both alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-
hands on the handlebars except when do- mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. •
ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-
Drink lots
curb or alleyway always stop and check for ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles,
traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in- or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice
tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves.
bike across busy intersections and follow They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-
of Water!
the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf- bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-
fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over
Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the
busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile Please
doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the PRIVATE respect private
PROPERTY
traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow- NO TRESPASSING
property and no
with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual trespassing signs. Stay on
other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue trails. Exercise extreme caution
“On your left!” to make your presence known. domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a on all lakes and streams. Obey all
• Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf- sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law state and local laws and ordinances. Do
fic of your changing direction. enforcement officer. not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county
roads or state highways.
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ATV Trail ATV Trail
ATV Trail
Bicycle Trail/RouteBicycle Trail/R
Bicycle Trail/R
Area Trails
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Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled
garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure.
Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time
you are spacing plants you already have a dual-purpose measur-
ing tool in your hand!
Write the names of your plants (With a permanent marker) on
the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your
plants for natural looking markers.
Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the
garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover
soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how
dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, the plants grow with “vege-soup.”
use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails
You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the
will be sparkling clean.
soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias,
gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an
inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on
Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent the acidic side.
jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer).
You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which
often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to
the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.
Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet
of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single
layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs
will be dry in no time!
Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird
chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest,
grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the
calcium egg shells retain.
Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work
you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep
them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically
place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from
destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
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Bolt &
Ejector Port Gauge Midpoint
Bead
Chamber Sight
& Choke Front
Safety Receiver Sight
Button Information Barrel
Stock
Model Stamp & Gauge
Trigger &
Trigger Magazine Loading Port
Guard
Action
Release Control
(Action Lever)
Muzzle & Screw Cap
Barrel/Screw Cap
Foreend Magazine Tube
(Forearm)
All hunters should consider taking
an advanced hunter education
1. Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting,
review it before you leave, and carry it with you in
class to learn the latest hunting 2. the field.
Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide
ahead of time the direction to head for if you get
techniques along with tips on
coming home alive. 3. lost or disoriented.
Weather can change quickly, so hunters should
carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an
Here are 5 Suggestions unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival
kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof
for a safe
matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup-
4. plies.
If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal
and successful 5. flotation device (life preserver).
Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion-
hunting experience: al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push
your partners or yourself beyond those limits.
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