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At a time when great stories and
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outdoors, enjoy nature’s beauty, and
engage in healthy activities.
The northeast corner of Taylor
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will find anywhere. Rolling hills, mix
of hardwood and evergreen forests,
wetlands, and hilltop vistas will make
your cross country skiing experience
outstanding. And snow conditions
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than ever to add to your skiing excite-
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and there, which increases the joy in
skiing terrain transitions while reduc-
ing confusion at trail junctions. They
are adding a new section of trail which
enhances the Hinderbinder finish –
leaving a wonderfully open, downhill
approach to the finish line. Racers will
cross the finish line fast, with great
spectator viewing.
Perhaps most exciting for Forest
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they were able to take, thanks to gen-
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their grooming machine went down in
early January 2020, they aimed for the
best grooming possible. With a PB100
in their sights, they began what they
thought might be a long fundraising
journey, not knowing what to expect
in a challenging year. An amazing few
months proved the supportive and
enthusiastic donors’ desire to help.
In fact, they stepped up to fully fund
the project by August. Thanks to their
friends at the American Birkebeiner
Ski Foundation who had just the used
machine they needed; they now have
a Piston Bully groomer that is in fan-
tastic condition.
This means that every guest who
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Hinderbinder XC ski race on January
16, 2021, is a must-do on your 2021
skiing list visit: https://forestsprings.us/
events/hinder-binder.
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Let’s face it, winter in Wisconsin can sometimes
seem pretty dull.
This is especially true if snowmobiles, ice fishing,
excessive physical activity or being cold aren’t nec-
essarily your thing. With COVID-19 causing disrup-
tions with regularly scheduled indoor events, many
people are stuck spending quality time with their
couches as spouses.
As anyone who has suffered from a bout of cabin
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your home start feeling claustrophobic, and after
months of forced togetherness, even the most lov-
ing relationship frays a bit around the edges.
For folks looking for new adventures this winter
season, and all year long, they don’t have to look
any further than their own backyards. Literally, all
you have to do to get started is to look out the win-
dow.
The activity is bird watching and according to the
Audubon Society there are more than 50 million
bird watchers in the United States. While many have
been birders for years, the activity is an easy one to
get involved with especially given the explosion in
birding apps for smartphones and devices.
Locally, Taylor County is home to the Chequa-
megon Bird Club.
The club was formed in 1981 by renowned orni-
thologist, Sam Robbins. As a result of the enthusi-
astic response he received as a guest speaker on
a local radio program, Robbins was asked to teach
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of the students of that class.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in
watching and learning about birds. Members have
varying levels of knowledge about bird watching,
from beginners to those with years of birding, and
share their experiences at the monthly meetings.
With COVID-19 restrictions, those meetings have
gone online, but are still an opportunity for birders to
learn more and hone their skills.
Backyard birding is a great way to ease into the
hobby, said bird club president Joe Scott.
“If you want to enjoy bird watching from the com-
forts of your home, bird feeders are a must,” Scott
said.
“Try several different feeders with different food
types. Most things like sunflower seed, but the
very small nyjer seed attracts goldfinches and pine
birds can’t tell a window is there and crash into it.
siskins. Suet feeders attract woodpeckers and of
“My tips for avoiding window strikes are to place
course all of the feeders attract squirrels.”
feeders 3 feet or closer or further than 30 feet from
Scott notes that the battle with squirrels is one
your windows,” he said.
people can let occupy their free winter hours or they
When spooked by predators, birds flush from
can give up and enjoy their presence.
feeders and will mistake the reflection in the win-
dow for a path to safety. By having the feeder either
“Most of the time birds don’t mind sharing a
closer or further away, impact will be softer or they
feeder with a squirrel. Most importantly, keep the
will realize the reflection is part of the larger house
feeders full. Without food, birds have no reason
and avoid it altogether.
to be there. If these are newly placed feeders, be
Scott explains that during the winter months birds
patient as it takes the birds some time to find them,”
like the thermal cover of conifer trees (balsam fir,
he said.
spruce, cedar, hemlock). On those cold windy win-
Scott advises people to take care in placing their
ter days, the foliage these trees provide cuts down
feeders to avoid window strikes which occur when
on the amount of heat loss the birds experience
so if you’re going into the woods looking for birds,
focus your energy on areas with conifers. If you
have conifers in your yard, placing a feeder close to
these trees is less distance the birds have to travel
with the potential of being picked off in mid-air by a
hawk or an owl.
To the uninitiated, one bird may look much like
any other. However, an afternoon spent watch-
ing feathered visitors to your feeders will quickly
disabuse you of this notion as the birds each have
distinctive looks and behaviors. Any time spent
watching the birds will show their personalities
and behaviors of the individual animals. Biologists
estimate that there are about 10,000 species of
birds in the world with about 900 of them calling
North America home. The average backyard feeder
may see dozens of different species of birds come
through depending on the season.
In this area, the most common types of winter
backyard birds include: Black-capped Chickadee
(55% frequency), American Crow (45%), Dark-eyed
Junco (41%), Downy Woodpecker (40%), White-
breasted Nuthatch (38%), Northern Cardinal (38%),
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Blue Jay (30%), Red-bellied Wood-
pecker (27%), House Sparrow (27%),
Hairy Woodpecker (24%) and House
Finch (21%). While some of the bird
species are common year-round, oth-
ers are seasonal guests.
Like any hobby, the sky is the limit
when it comes to acquiring birding
guides and gear. However, it is easy
to start small with a birding guide or
app and a notebook to record the
birds you have identified.
One of the first investments many
people make is in purchasing a pair
of binoculars. For many people their
enjoyment of birds depends hugely
on how great they look through your
binoculars, so make sure you’re get-
ting a big, bright, crisp picture through
yours. In recent years excellent
binoculars have become available at
surprisingly low prices. Do your home-
work and look at how you will use
them before you invest. Over time, you
may find you will need several kinds
from small portable pairs to keep in
your coat pocket for impromptu peep-
ing, or larger ones for when you visit
birding hotspots.
There are likewise numerous bird-
ing guides available both in online and
hardcover versions. For those on a
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allaboutbirds.org/guide for information
and sounds for nearly 600 species of
birds.
Bird watching is a great solo hobby,
but is also something you can share
with your spouse, friends and family
as you vie to be the first one to spot a
new species or to share in the fasci-
nating avian world. It is easy to organ-
ize a virtual bird watching event with
your loved ones by all seeing which
species of birds they can spot on a
single day.
For those wanting a more orga-
nized event, Scott encourages people
to participate in the six Christmas bird
counts that go on in Northcentral Wis-
consin each winter.
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may contact Scott at 715-965-3498 or
president@chequamegonbirdclub.org
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In northcentral Wisconsin, we have snow. Lots of snow. In a good year, we
measure our snow in feet. In a really good year, we use a yardstick.
In addition to snow, Taylor County also has an abundance of hills. The hills are
what are left from the last ice age, tens of thousands of years ago.
While flatlanders may have to be content with building snow people with their
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sorts of fun opportunities in the area.
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provide plenty of off-road parking for the sports area.
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The facility opens when snow conditions are ad-

equate, with the goal to be open by Christmas each
year. The facility is open on Friday evenings, Satur-
day and Sunday. It is also available for special events
and groups at other times.
With potential COVID-19 restrictions, be sure to
check online at https://www.facebook.com/perkin-
stownwintersportsarea or call (715) 465-0118 before
you head out for any special rules that may be in
place regarding access to the chalet as well as hill
conditions.
The Perkinstown Winter Sports area began as a
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project. It was a
major project in what is now the Chequamegon-Nic-
olet National Forest located about halfway between
Medford and Gilman.
At the time it was built, the CCC had been charged
with developing winter recreation in national forests,
a policy that later changed to emphasizing summer
recreation.
After the CCC left, operation of the area bounced
around. A number of private businesses leased and
operated the Perkinstown Winter Sports area, but
none were successful.
Then in 1951, Glen Ogle had an idea. At the time,
Ogle was a sophomore at Hannibal High School. He
suggested to his science class that they could raise
money by running the recreation area. The class long steps to get to the top of the 65-foot rise, or they
didn’t go along with the idea, but he later convinced 1956, the FFA continued the project and ran it for
can get a ride up on the tow rope before heading
the school’s FFA chapter to take on the project. When many years. The driving force behind its success in
back down the hill on either the freestyle side or one
the Hannibal School merged with Gilman Schools in those years was advisor Ken Brager and his crew of
of the three runs.
students. Eventually, the FFA could no longer run the
The Winter Sports Area also features cross coun-
facility, and it is now run by Taylor County.
try skiing trails. Beginner to intermediate trails that are
In those days, the area featured downhill skiing
well groomed for both skating and classic skiing are
and a 660 foot long, steel sided toboggan run with
available. There is a 0.8-kilometer Beginner Loop,
an iced bottom that allowed speeds up to 50 mph.
the 3.3-kilometer Tower Loop, the 4.1-kilometer
Insurance liability, and the expense of upkeep, have
Grouse Loop, the 5.1-kilometer Hemlock Loop and
seen those go away over the years.
the 12.5-kilometer Beaver Loop. Skis may be rented.
The remains of the toboggan run are just a short
You can warm up by the fireplace in the chalet,
hike away from chalet and parking area.
where food, beverages and restrooms are available.
One feature that hasn’t gone away is the tubing
When there is adequate snow, the area is typically
hill. When tubing started at Perkinstown, it was one
open on all winter weekends until the first weekend
of the first in the state to open tubing runs. Now, the
in March.
bulk of winter fun at the facility revolves around the
Even in mild winters, the north-facing hill keeps its
tubing activities.
snow cover and rental events are held into the early
After getting their tubes, visitors have two options
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ICE FISHING
When it comes to ice fishing, Taylor
County certainly is a place where ea-
ger anglers can target some tasty fillets
or a chance at a trophy to treasure for
a lifetime. It is equally a great place to
just having fun with family or friends.
The county is home to nearly 100
lakes of all shapes, depths and sizes
with fishing holes just waiting to be dis-
covered. Accessing all of those spots
isn’t always easy in the winter time,
as most bodies of water aren’t overly
large and some are relatively remote.
Whether you get there by walking
and pulling a sled full of gear, on ATV or
snowmobile or, later in the winter, with
your four-wheel drive vehicle, there are
spots to discover and explore.
With modern technological advanc-
es such as lighter and warmer porta-
ble shelters, safer heaters and better
outerwear, it is more comfortable than
years past to stay out on the ice. For
those who have the means, electronic
technology is also making it easier to
find fish now than it once was for your
parents and grandparents.
Panfish species such as crappies,
bluegills and perch are typically the
most sought-after fish by locals and
visitors alike. They are usually easier to
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catch than larger predator species and
can be found on just about any lake or
flowage.
Small poles, light line and small
hooks or jigs tipped with wax worms,
spikes or mousies might be all you
need for a fun day of panfishing. Small
minnows might do the trick for crap-
pies.
If you have some room to yourself
on the lake you’re fishing, don’t be
afraid to drill lots of holes and experi-
ment with different spots and depths to
find where the panfish are schooling.
When it comes to predator game- Areas where vegetation exists under glers may legally target panfish year
fish, largemouth bass and northern the ice can be good. That’s where pike round.
pike are, by far, the most common like to lurk before attacking their prey. If you’re just looking to try ice fishing
species found in Taylor County’s wa- But also be aware that northerns will for the first time or are thinking about
ters. A few waters hold walleyes. In cruise up and down the water column getting back into it if you haven’t done it
a recent rule change, muskie fishing in search of food. in a while, Wisconsin is offering a Free
season in northern Wisconsin now ex- Bass aren’t always as lively in the Fishing Weekend Jan. 16-17, 2021
tends through Dec. 31, if there is open winter as they are in the warmer sum- when residents and nonresidents of all
water. A handful of county lakes hold mer months, but they still can be ages can fish without a fishing license
muskies, including Rib Lake, the Spirit caught fairly consistently through the (and trout stamps) over these two
Lakes, the Mondeaux Flowage and ice. Walleyes can be finicky and are days. However, all other fishing regula-
North and South Harper lakes. often caught just as the sun comes up tions (length limits, bag limits, seasons,
Northerns can provide a lot of tip-up or goes down or when it is completely etc.) apply.
fun. They are typically aggressive fish dark. Walleyes are typically thought of Ice anglers using permanent ice
that will commonly feed during day- as a deep-water fish but they can be shacks are reminded that shacks on
light hours. Shallow bays, especially found in shallows too on the right day. waters north of Hwy 64 must be re-
early in the season, can be hot spots. The season for gamefish is open moved by the end of the day on March
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south of Hwy 64, few of which exist in they get cold.

Taylor County, need to be off by the
end of the day on March 1.
Family fishing fun
Here are a few tips offered on the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Re-
sources web site by DNR fisheries su-
pervisor Pamela Toschner to help get
the whole family involved in ice fishing.
 Go into the adventure with an
open and patient mindset.
 We have had success starting
out with tip-up fishing in spots that have
good action. Northern pike are usually
what we catch and make a great fish to
start kids on. Try to get them involved in
the whole process. For instance, take
them to the bait shop to pick up min-
nows, snacks and refreshments. Let
them help with scooping the slush out
of holes and catching minnows out of
the bait bucket.
 Make sure they’re dressed for
the weather. Let them go inside a ve-
hicle, shack or house to warm up when
 Bring food, snacks and bev-
erages for them - but have a plan on
how to take care of bathroom needs.
A bucket and maybe a blanket to hold
up to provide some privacy can work if
you’re fishing in a busy area.
 Fishing with tip-ups is usually
more successful than asking kids to sit
on a bucket watching a hole. With tip-
ups, they don’t have to sit in one place
and watch for a bobber to go down.
However, if you have a good action
lake for panfish and either a warm win-
ter day or an ice shack, jigging is fun
as well.
 Have other activities for them
to do while waiting for a flag to go up.
 Let kids catch the fish. If more they do catch -- any size or any spe- the fish.
than one child is along, figure out a cies.  Be ready to leave when the
system of taking turns before the first  Have a camera or your phone kids are no longer having fun. Some-
flag goes up. along. It makes a kid proud to get his times the bite isn’t good or even if it is
 Be ready for some tears when or her picture taken with a fish. Again, they just get tired of it. Especially for
a fish is lost at the hole. It happens and any size or species of fish will do. With younger kids, two hours is plenty of
is a bit of a life lesson. today’s smartphones, you can also time on the ice.
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Taylor County is the perfect getaway
for those who want to avoid traffic con-
gestion, both on the road and on the
trails.
With only 20,000 residents spread
over 670,000 acres of forest, hills and
farmland, Taylor County is a great des-
tination to get away from the rat race
of urban life. The wide-open spaces
also offer wide-open trails. Unlike other
areas of the state where trails can be
as congested as big-city highways, for
many riders in Taylor County there is as
great a chance to see deer running as
there is another snowmobiler.
Taylor County offers 325 miles of
snowmobile trails with many of those
trails also open to all terrain (ATV) and
utility terrain vehicles (UTV) depending
on weather conditions.
In addition, the towns and city have
opened up road routes for ATV and
UTV use. In the past, those wishing to
use all terrain or utility terrain vehicles in
the county were limited to snowmobile
or to the two trail networks in the coun-
ty — Perkinstown Motorized Trail and
Camp 8 Trail. Now however riders can
enjoy hundreds of miles of rural road
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stopping at out of the way country tav-
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The Camp 8 Trail features 12 miles
of two-way trail on old logging roads
around Camp 8 Flowage in Taylor
County’s forest lands. Varied terrain
includes hills, streams and marshy ar-
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row for larger UTVs, so riders wanting
to go on the trails should check the
width requirements with the size of their
vehicles. The trail length is 20 miles.
This trail is ideal for visitors of all
ages, riding abilities and experience
levels. The trail system is highlighted
by rolling terrain, wooden bridges and
a variety of woodlands and wetlands. A
great variety of wildlife and vegetation
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and beaver ponds, to forested uplands
of hemlock, hardwoods and red pine
plantations. The northern-most point
is located near the Chippewa Camp-
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(Chequamegon Waters) Flowage. A
trailhead is also located on Hwy 64 and
provides an information board with trail
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trails can stop off and use the facilities
and warm up in the newly-remodeled
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work is the hundreds of miles of snow-
mobile trails developed and main-
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The majority of Taylor County trails
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SNOW SCULPTURE
Snow and winter go hand in glove here in north-
central Wisconsin.
While many people curse the snow, especially
as the plow truck dumps a mountain of concrete-
like heavy slush at the end of your freshly-cleared
driveway, others embrace their inner polar bear and
have fun with it.
For these folks, not only are snow covered trees
and fields pretty to look at, but the ample amounts
of white stuff serves as a blank canvas for their in-
nate creativity.
While many of us grew up making snowmen in
our backyards or building snow forts to challenge
the neighborhood children in epic snowball fights,
there are others who take their snow creations to
the next level.
While few of us possess the artistic skills of world
champion snow sculptors, as artistic mediums go
snow is free, plentiful and easy to work with, so
there is no excuse not to try your hand at expressing
yourself as a snow artist.
As with most things you have to crawl before you
walk, so rather than starting with a 12-foot tall repli-
ca of St. George fighting the dragon, you might want
to start a little smaller, at least to build your skills.
Snow sculpting is an art form, and like any cre-
ative pursuit, it takes practice. If you’re just begin-
ning, start with a relatively simple subject and work
your way up to more complicated forms.
Sculpting is a lot like engineering or editing, it is a
process of improving things by taking things away.
In the case of sculpture, it is easy to get poetic and
talk about chipping away the extra material to free
the structure trapped within it, but your friends might
start gagging and rolling their eyes. Regardless, it is
a good idea to start with a plan about what you want
to make.
when the snow is neither too melty nor too dry.
While it would be great to have these conditions,
you might be stuck trying to work in sub-optimal
conditions. If your snow is too dry, experts recom-
mend working in a little bit of water for it to get a
mashed potato feel.
Once you fill your form or forms with snow it is
time to take a break and let the form set either for a
few hours, overnight or even a few days. Once you
take your form away, you will be left with a block
of compressed snow. While this by itself could be
pretty cool, especially if your goal was to create a
replica of Stonehenge out of snow, chances are that
is not your goal.
While there are many specialized tools for sculpt-
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cupboard or tool shed to tackle the task. Experts
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help with creating texture.
block of compressed snow.
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SILENT SPORTS
It is easy to lose yourself in the moment when you ing and wide scenic route includes the Friendship
are gliding across a snow-covered field on a pair of Bridge. At 14 feet in height and 43 feet in length,
well-waxed skis. The only sounds are those of your it is the longest bridge used exclusively for cross-
breathing and the gentle scrape of the skis on the country skiing in the lower 48 states. While you are
icy tracks. there check out the snow depth gauge comparing
Cross Country Skiing is the classic example of that year’s snowpack to previous winters.
a silent sport. It is a way to commune with nature The Perkinstown Winter Sports Area also features
while getting a heavy-duty workout. For those not cross country skiing trails. Beginner to intermedi-
afraid to head out on their own and break their own ate trails that are well groomed for both skating and
trails, the areas many snow-covered fields and classic skiing are available. There is a 0.8-kilometer
lakes offer plenty of opportunities. Beginner Loop, the 3.3-kilometer Tower Loop, the
For those who prefer a little less work with their 4.1-kilometer Grouse Loop, the 5.1-kilometer Hem-
recreation, there are miles of groomed trails to ap- lock Loop and the 12.5-kilometer Beaver Loop. Skis
peal to every skill level. may be rented at the chalet.
The Rib Lake Ski and Snowshoe Club maintains
an extensive ski trail system off of CTH C east of Rib
Lake including a challenging nordic ski track over
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The trail system consists of 30 km of trails that Miller Dams HOTTEST Fishing Spot!
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are groomed at a minimum weekly, and after each
snowfall as necessary, to ensure a quality experi- Fish Fry Fridays Prime Rib
ence for diagonal skiing, skate skiing, and snow- HOURS: 12pm-9:30pm Sundays
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The trail system is free to the public during the ski pionship Trail, the trail system has been designed
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and snowshoe season, but donations are always to encourage the novice and challenge the expert,
while providing an enjoyable experience for skiers
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appreciated. The season typically begins Decem-
ber 15 and ends in late March. Well-behaved pets and snowshoers of all abilities.
are welcome on the trail system and it is not unusu- The most popular section of the trail is the two- 715-668-5319 •Corner of G & M by Miller Dam
al to see someone skijoring their way down the trail. mile beginners ski loop, which begins and ends NEW Bait Shop Hours until freeze up: Tues.-Fri. 11am to close,
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