Wisconsin experienced some very pleasant late summer weather over the last week, including a beautiful Labor Day weekend with clear skies calm winds and beautiful temperatures that brought out good numbers of people to lakes and rivers and parks and trails across the state. Most of the state did not receive any rain over the last week, but fire danger levels remain low across most of the state.
Early fall colors are increasing, with scarlet red leaves of sumac and Virginia creeper showing up along with some early red maples turning. The Department of Tourism Fall Color Report (exit DNR) still shows the entire state at less than 25 percent color change. The sensitive fern, which is very susceptible to frost is turning yellow and orange and is very visible from the roadsides in the wet areas.
The pleasant weather made for some excellent fishing conditions, but only mediocre success. Musky continue to provide the most consistent action in the north, with anglers reporting a lot of sightings and follows. Walleye fishing continues to improve, with some larger fish starting to be found over deeper rock and gravel bars. Cooling water temperatures seem to have triggered northern pike action around the near-shore weed beds.
Walleye action has been good on the edge of reefs in Lake Winnebago. On Green Bay, more and more salmon are starting to show up at the Sturgeon Bay ship canal. Smallmouth bass fishing is picking up throughout most of Door County. Walleye action was decent trolling over reefs and shoals as well as around islands. Perch action was good to very good this week, with Chaudoir’s dock, Sturgeon Bay and Little Sturgeon Bay, all producing some nice catches on the east side of the bay and the Oconto area producing perch on the west side.
The recent warm weather slowed down the Lake Michigan salmon and trout bite and low water levels on tributaries is keeping most fish in the lake. At Manitowoc and Two Rivers chinook salmon could be seen swimming near the piers but could not be enticed to bite. Anglers reported some success for trout and salmon off of the piers in Algoma, Kewaunee, Sheboygan, Port Washington, Milwaukee and Racine. Most boat anglers were trolling in 20 to 50 feet water but some anglers ventured out to 180 to 280 feet of water, but success was limited.
The hook-and-line sturgeon season opened last weekend on the inland waters and early reports were for a rather slower opener. Opening day pressure was about average with few legal-sized 60-inch sturgeon landed.
The Mississippi River remained steady this week at the 7-foot mark at Prairie du Chien. Bluegill action picked up and walleye and sauger action was pretty good. Fishing has been good in the La Crosse area with bass and northern pike action good to excellent and walleye action improving.
Coyotes have been very vocal over the last several weeks. Family groups have established rendezvous sites, where family groups meet to socialize, and prepare for an upcoming hunt. Pups are especially vocal at this time and will readily respond when howled at. Bull elk have begun bugling in the Clam Lake area. The first report of bugling was August 27. Bugling activity should be peaking this week. The bear hunting season opened Sept. 9 with those who hunt with dogs going first this year. The season for bear bait hunting opens Sept. 16.
The slow but steady southward raptor migration has begun. Numerous red-tailed hawks, broad-winged hawks, and kestrels have been moving through the state along with less frequently observed raptors, such as rough-legged hawks and harriers or marsh hawks.
Wild rice season is in full swing with a moderate crop reported. People can check the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Service Web site [www.glifwc.org] (exit DNR) for which lakes are open and which are closed or contact a DNR service center.
A three-minute audio version of this report can be heard by calling (608) 266 2277.
A new report is put on the line each week.
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NORTHERN REGION
Superior DNR Service Center area
Trumpeter swan babies (cygnets) were captured, collared, banded, and released back into their home in Douglas County recently.
Catherine Khalar Photo
Brule River State Forest - The Bois Brule River is flowing at 107 cfs (cubic feet per second). The 64 year average is 136 cfs. Fishing on the Bois Brule has been reported to be below average due to the low clear water. While the fall colors are not near peak yet some trees, shrubs, and ferns are starting to put on a nice show. The sensitive fern, which is very susceptible to frost is turning yellow and orange and is very visible from the roadsides in the wet areas. To keep up on the fall color changes in Wisconsin see the Dept. of Tourism Fall Color Report (exit DNR) . Trumpeter swan babies (cygnets) were captured, collared, banded, and released back into their home in Douglas County recently. Five known breeding pairs of trumpeter swans reside in Douglas County, four of the pairs were successful in raising young this year. One pair was found in a new nesting site near the Brule River State Forest in a wetland mitigation pond. This is good news for the site as swans are a good indicator species. Swans require a larger piece of wetland habitat for their food source to support themselves and their cygnets. If swans are found in an area it usually means that the pond is rich in aquatic plants, which also means it can support a variety of other species as well. The cygnets that were banded/collared should be able to fly in the next couple of weeks and will start moving around the area. People are asked to report Douglas County trumpeter swan sightings (especially breeding pairs in the spring) to Wildlife Biologist Greg Kessler at 715-372-8539 ext 115. For more information on trumpeter swans see the Trumpeter swan page on EEK! the DNR Environmental Education for Kids Web site.
Hayward DNR Service Center area
Sawyer County - Red and sugar maples have begun turning, with the reds ahead of the yellow sugar maples. Some mosquitoes in the evening hours, but with the recent dry weather, bug pests are down. Red raspberries are pretty much done, but still some blackberries about. The first frost of the season was recorded the night of August 31. Bull elk have begun bugling in the Clam Lake area. The first report of bugling was August 27. Bugling activity should be peaking this week. Ricers are out in force and reporting some good yields on select waters.
Spooner DNR Service Center area
Washburn County - Fish crews this week were conducting annual late summer surveys to assess game fish species on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. Crews were identifying the species, counting them, and recording their lengths, as well as collecting similar information and assessing the relative abundance of nongame fish species including several endangered or threatened species of red horse.
Park Falls DNR Service Center area
Upper Chippewa Basin fisheries report (Price, Rusk, Sawyer Taylor and inland Ashland and Iron counties) -The pleasant late-summer weather that has prevailed across northern Wisconsin for the last week has made for some excellent fishing conditions, but only mediocre success. Sturgeon season on the inland waters of Wisconsin opened this past Saturday on the inland waters and early reports were for a rather slower opener. Opening day pressure was about average and a few anglers did report catching some fish. There were a fair number of sub-legal sturgeon caught and released, but just a couple of legal-size 60-inch sturgeon were landed. The best success came on cut bait or a gob of night crawlers, and fished on the bottom in the main river channel in the deepest water that could be found. Musky have been providing the most consistent action and musky anglers have been reporting a lot of sightings and follows, with quite a few hook-ups and catches as well. Early morning and late afternoon hours have produced the best action, and the favorite lures have been bucktails, bulldawgs and top-water baits fished over the weed bed and near the deep weed edges. Bass fishing has continued to be rather erratic, with some days producing some very good action and others finding bites hard to come by. Largemouth have been found near mid-depth structure such logs/stumps, thick weed beds, along bog edges and under deeper docks. Soft plastics and jig/craw combinations have been the lures of choice and the late afternoon period has been most successful. Smallmouth fishing has shown some consistency on the local rivers and flowages, with the best success coming on finesse plastics fished near cover along deeper water areas. Walleye fishing continues to improve and more anglers are starting to target this species. Some walleye are still relating to weed beds and weed lines, but some larger fish have been found over deeper rock and gravel bars. Leeches, crawlers and minnows have all produced some decent catches, with crank baits also providing some fair action. Northern pike have produced some good fishing in the last several weeks. Continued cool water temperatures seem to have favored this species and action has been good around the near-shore weed beds. Spinner baits and small crank baits have worked the best, and a wire leader is suggested to minimize the bite-offs. Panfish action continues to be good with crappie, perch and rock bass providing the bulk of the success.
Woodruff DNR Service Center area
Blackberry pickers are finding an average crop this year as some timely rains have occurred that kept them from drying up completely. The acorns have begun to drop and fall colors are already showing up throughout the area. It is believed that the dry conditions have triggered the early change in leaf conditions. Some fishing activity has improved on walleyes particularly on river systems with low water. Flowages are several feet below normal and most lakes are experiencing between 1 to 3 foot drops in their levels. Musky reports indicate that the fish are beginning to move into their fall feeding patterns. The bear dog hunting season opens Sept. 9 with bear bait hunting on Sept. 16. There was very limited early goose season success. A few ducks are starting to show up. Wild rice season is in full swing with a moderate crop reported. You can check with your local service center on which lakes are open and which are closed.
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NORTHEAST REGION
Peshtigo DNR Service Center area
Marinette County - - Truly a Labor Day Weekend to remember with clear skies calm winds and beautiful temperatures. Water temperatures at the landings are in the low 70s and the fish were biting. Smallmouth bass continue to put on a good show at the mouth of the Peshtigo River. Anglers are also reporting some nice catfish being caught towards evening. Some salmon and a few browns are being caught off the Lighthouse Pier on the Menominee River, with spoons in 3/4 ounce are working well. Some nice walleye are being caught in the river by anglers casting twister tails or slow trolling stick baits, early morning and evenings are your best times.
Oconto County - The Stiles cam bluegill production has been ongoing, with some nice limits being caught on both sides of the cam. Slip bobbers and leaf worms with small hooks or ice fishing jigs were bringing some nice fish to hand. The big story continues to be the perch bite, which can be found from the Pensaukee Landing to Oconto Park II. Perch were being caught in 7 to 14 feet of water. Minnows are the bait of choice and some of the perch are over 15 inches. Walleye were being caught by the rock piles out of Oconto Breakwater Harbor on jigs tipped with minnows and casting twister baits. The recent warm weather has slowed down the salmon and trout bite in the early morning hours.
Green Bay DNR Service Center area
Manitowoc County - Despite nice weather conditions, fishing was slow this past week in the Manitowoc and Two Rivers area. Chinook salmon could be seen swimming near the piers but could not be enticed to bite. Boat anglers trolling on Lake Michigan near the shoreline had some success this week. Most boat anglers were trolling in 20 to 50 feet water using a dodger with a green fly combination rigged to a dypsy. Some anglers ventured out to 180 to 280 feet of water to target younger chinook salmon and rainbow trout. Success was limited. Activity in the harbors and off the piers was spotty with the occasional chinook salmon caught. On the East Twin River, the water level around the Mishicot Village Park area was low. Few anglers were fishing the river below Mishicot. On Labor Day a couple of young anglers fishing near the Mishicot dam with worms were catching panfish. On the West Twin River boat anglers have been launching from the Shoto Public Launch. These boat anglers have been targeting smallmouth bass, northern pike, and catfish. Catch rates were low this past week with only a couple northern pike landed.
Sturgeon Bay DNR Service Center area
Door County - Seasonably warm days and cool nights temperatures made for a beautiful week. The salmon action on Lake Michigan was fair to good this week. The edges of the bank reef north of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal continued to produce fish this week. Anglers trolling spoons and fly and dodger combinations in the top 75 feet over 100 to 250 feet of water were having some success with chinook salmon and rainbow trout. More and more salmon are starting to show up off of the piers at the Coast Guard Station and in the canal. Farther north, anglers reported some fish out of Baileys Harbor, Gills Rock and Washington Island. Smallmouth bass fishing is beginning to pick up throughout most of the county. Little Sturgeon, Riley’s Bay, Sand Bay and the Sturgeon Bay flats, along with the reefs and points are all producing some smallmouth. Tube jigs, stick baits, grubs, and some top-water lures fished in 8 to 25 feet of water all were producing smallmouth. Walleye action was decent throughout the county. Anglers trolling over Henderson Reef and Monument Shoals as well as around islands such as Chambers Island and the Strawberries reported some success. Perch action was good to very good this week. The areas off of Chaudoir’s dock, the weed beds in Sturgeon Bay and Little Sturgeon Bay, the flats and the area between the bridges in Sturgeon Bay all were producing some nice catches of perch, mostly on minnows and night crawlers fished with a slip bobber. Most though are running on the smaller side with fish averaging about 7 inches. Perch fishing slowed down over the last week at Dyckesville. Anglers were spending a lot of time targeting them but with limited success. Many anglers have been trolling for musky and northern pike over the last week with limited success. Northern pike were hitting between the bridges in Sturgeon Bay and off of Henderson and Sherwood Points. Large stick baits, spoons and in line spinners were the baits of choice for northerns.
Whitefish Dunes State Park – Rain from a couple of weeks ago has helped both plant and animals at the park. With the much needed moisture the mushrooms have emerged and are spectacular. Asters, goldenrods and other fall flowers are showing the last blooms before winter. Early morning fog has been bringing a unique look to the beach. Visitors enjoying early morning walks can view migrating waterfowl and song birds. A gray fox has been seen as he hunts along the shore for washed up fish. Turkeys and blue jays are enjoying the fallen beech nuts along the red trail. Berries and other seeds can be seen all around the park. The reds of the jack-in-the-pulpit, bunchberry or partridgeberry, the white of the white bane berry, dogwood, or snowberry, and the blues of clintonia, American yew, or blueberry make the woods very patriotic. Other seeds are not as neat to see. Hounds’ tongue and burdock are sticking to pant legs, dog fur, shirts and even shoe laces. Please remember to put these seeds in the trash instead of on the ground to help prevent the spread of invasives. Help the park staff during the weekly work days to control these invasive plants from taking over our park. Dog owners are reminded that the first segment of the beach is still closed to dogs. The dog beach is still open. You can access it by hiking the red trail to the third beach access. Please remember to keep your dog on a leash for their safety and the safety of the park wildlife. In Wisconsin, the largest known population of pitcher’s thistle resides within Whitefish Bay. During the month of September, dedicated volunteers are needed to assist the park staff with the annual pitcher’s thistle count. No experience or knowledge is required and training will be provided. Sign up is strongly suggested. Not appropriate for children under the ages of 12. Recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes, long pants and hat. Refreshments provided. Call the park to sign up at 920-823-2400.
Kewaunee County - Weather this past week was above average temperatures on most days with lots of sun and no rain. Winds were calm out of the south and the east for most of the week. Some salmon have already begun to get darker as the fall spawning run gets closer, and there have even been some fish being spotted up the Kewaunee River. Anglers have been reporting some success casting spoons for trout and salmon off of the piers in Algoma and Kewaunee. Fish are starting to be taken at all times of the day, but most of the fish are being caught at sunrise and sunset. Anglers that have been going out on the lake had a tough week of fishing this week. Kings and steelhead still account for most of the catch with there being more kings than steelhead being caught. Anglers are finding more salmon out farther this week due to warmer water. Water temperatures have risen on the surface this week to the mid 60s. Most fish were being caught in water depths between 75 and 125 feet with most anglers fishing over water that is in the 125 to 200 feet range. Some anglers have been going out to even deeper water up to 500 feet to try to locate fish, but not many fish were caught this last week. Most anglers have been using a combination of dipsies and flies or spoons in various color patterns.
Oshkosh DNR Service Center area
Walleye action has been good with leeches and jigs on the edge of reefs in Lake Winnebago. Nice sized perch can be found in weed beds and shallows. Sumac has turned bright red, grasses and cattails have taken on a golden hue and some maples are showing off a bit of color in Winnebago County.
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SOUTHEAST REGION
Havenwoods State Forest - Prairie flowers now in bloom include: sneezeweed*, sawtooth sunflower*, bee-blossom*, great lobelia*, cheerful sunflower*, sweet black-eyed Susan*, sweet Joe-Pye weed*, stiff goldenrod, showy goldenrod, grass-leaved goldenrod, New England aster, tall coreopsis, cheerful sunflower, tall boneset, Canada goldenrod, hoary vervain, whorled milkweed, compass plant, prairie dock, rosinweed, cupplant, rattlesnake master, wild quinine, yellow coneflower, purple and pale purple coneflower, bergamot, and ironweed. (*started to bloom in the last week)
Lake Michigan fisheries team report
Sheboygan County - In Sheboygan anglers fishing on the piers have been catching a few chinook salmon and rainbow trout. Blue or silver spoons have been producing. Sheboygan trollers have been taking mostly chinook along with a few coho and rainbows, and fish have been found in front of the harbor as well as in 100 to 125 feet of water. Water levels are low on the Sheboygan and Pigeon rivers, and there has been no sign of fish movement upriver.
Ozaukee County - Pier anglers in Port Washington have been catching a few chinook salmon, and shore anglers near the power plant have been taking brown trout and chinook on both spawn and green & silver spoons. Trollers out of Port have reported mostly chinook and coho taken 100 feet down in 125 to 160 feet of water. Green or orange spoons have produced fish, as well as glow-in-the-dark J-plugs.
Milwaukee County - In Milwaukee McKinley pier and the shoreline behind the Summerfest grounds have produced some chinook salmon and brown trout, and most fish have been taken on spoons. Trollers out of Milwaukee have been catching a few chinook and rainbow trout 25 to 50 feet down in 120 to 130 feet of water; and a few browns have also been taken by boaters in the harbor and around the gaps. Fishing on the Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers and Oak Creek has been slow, and water levels are low in all area tributaries.
Racine County - Shore anglers fishing off the Racine piers have been catching a few chinooks, and in the harbor a few browns have been hitting silver spoons fished high in the water column. Trollers out of Racine have been finding chinook salmon, and rainbow and brown trout east of the reef marker in 70 to 90 feet of water. Glow-in-the-dark or green spoons and pearl J-plugs have been producing. Water levels on the Root River are very low, and there have been no signs of fish in upstream stretches.
Kenosha County - In Kenosha shore fishing in the harbor for brown trout has been hit-or-miss. When the browns have been biting, spawn sacs and white tube jigs have been taking the most fish. A few chinook salmon were still being caught on spoons near the mouth of the Pike River. Kenosha trollers have also been catching chinook in shallow water near the mouth of the Pike.
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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
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WEST CENTRAL REGION
La Crosse DNR Service Center area
Fishing action in the La Crosse area has been moderate to good with anglers having success on bluegills and crappie and some perch. Bass fishing and northern pike action has been good to excellent. Walleye action has been improving with some anglers having action on main channel wing dams and backwater sloughs of the Mississippi River. Birding opportunities have been excellent in the Mississippi River and Black River bottoms. More white pelicans have arrived along the Mississippi, although peak numbers will occur in October. Double-crested cormorants can often be seen fishing around the pelicans. Their numbers are also increasing. The slow but steady southward raptor migration has begun. Numerous red-tailed hawks, broad-winged hawks, and kestrels have been moving through the area. Keep your eyes open for different color phases of these birds and for less frequently observed raptors, such as rough-legged hawks and harriers (marsh hawks). A birding field guide may be useful to assist with raptor identification. Coyotes have been very vocal over the last several weeks. Family groups have established rendezvous sites. These are typically open areas including old log landings, abandoned quarries or grassy hillsides, where family groups meet to socialize, and prepare for an upcoming hunt. Pups are especially vocal at this time and will readily respond when howled at.
Perrot State Park - The trails are in good condition. Water levels are lower and fishing is slow. Currently blooming in the park: Queen Anne's lace, blazing stars, coneflowers, brown eyed Susans, goldenrods, jewelweed, ragweed, boneset, snakeroot, Indian grass, cardinal flower, big and little bluestems and white snakeroot. Birds are regularly seen flying overhead in migrational directions. Large groups of pelicans, vultures and egrets can be found in and around the park. Virginia creeper is blazing red and cottonwoods, birch, walnuts, and ironwoods and turning yellow; a few maples are crimson and the bay is going to sleep for the winter. All campsites are open. The shower building in the Upper Loop will be closed Sunday afternoons through Friday morning, but will be open on weekends. Water shut-off is scheduled for October 15, but may happen earlier if freezing weather approaches. Call the park if you have questions.
Great River State Trail - The trail is open and in good condition. Resurfacing will begin soon. Please be aware of heavy equipment occasionally on the trail. Work will only be done on weekdays. Prairie grasses are beautiful and turtles and snakes are frequent treats.
Crawford County - Warm days and cool evenings greeted outdoor enthusiasts this past week. The Mississippi River remains steady at the 7-foot mark. The forecast is for it to remain steady throughout the week. Water clarity is very good, but some floating weeds are starting to come down. The Wisconsin and Kickapoo Rivers are at normal summer time flow. Each has good water clarity. The sand bars on the Wisconsin River are in great shape for camping. All trout streams in the area are in good shape with normal flow and water clarity is good. Bluegill really picked up this week. Some nice sized gills are being caught. Try fishing downed timber or snags in back water sloughs, wing dams or rocky shore lines. Some gills have been taken near weed edges. The most popular bait has been a chunk of night crawler or garden worms. Fishing at Cold Spring picked up a little this week. Reports of some nice bluegill and a few crappie are coming in. Perch fishing was slow again this week. Anglers are going to have to search around for active fish. Walleye and sauger action was pretty good this week. Generally the early morning hours and later in the day has been the best for walleye action especially during the weekends when recreational boating traffic is the heaviest. Trolling and casting crank baits or drifting with live bait is the primary method of taking walleyes. Night crawler harnesses have worked very well. Smallmouth and largemouth bass action remains good. Smallmouth can be found on closing dams and wing dams or rock shorelines on the Main Channel. Largemouth bass can be found in a variety of habitats to include the “slop”, weed edges, wing dams, and in the timber. Plastics, spinner baits, and crank baits have worked well. Channel cat action remains good, but flathead action for some is slow. A variety of live baits have produced cats. Sheepshead remain very active. White bass and northern pike action was spotty. Northern pike have been taken near the Campion Boat landing and on the Ambro Slough in the Prairie du Chien area. Also look for northern in back water sloughs and bays. Many popular bass baits have worked well for northerns including spinner baits and plastic top water baits. Trout fishing has been very good. Some of the vegetation is starting to die back along the streams. Deer flies and mosquitoes are still out, but not as bad as they were during those hot summer days. Many local streams produced some very nice brown and brook trout. Mosquitoes remain a problem in the river bottoms. The wasp or yellow jackets are very aggressive and can be a disruption to out door activities. Lightning bug numbers are starting to diminish, but still many can be see dark. Stinging nettle and poison ivy still pose a problem. Some tree species like elm and sumac are showing color changes. Otherwise most tree species are still lush green. Many early season grassed have seeded out. Cardinal flowers are in full bloom in the river bottoms. Some bird species have started to flock up already. Large flocks of starlings and to a lesser degree red-winged blackbirds are starting to show up. Most of the upland game bird broods, like pheasant, grouse and turkey can fly. Some whitetail deer fawns are beginning to loose their spots. Many archery deer hunter have been actively scouting their hunting grounds and checking trail cameras as the archery season opens this weekend.
Eau Claire DNR Service Center area
Brunet Island State Park - Species of birds seen or heard include: ravens, loons, a variety of wrens, phoebes, turkey vultures, northern juncos, piliated woodpeckers, great horned and barred owls, osprey, bald eagles, Canada geese and belted kingfishers. Common mullein, white snakeroot, marsh skullcap, lesser daisy fleabane, Joe Pye weed, pearly everlasting, the pale and spotted jewelweed, rabbits foot clover, marsh hedge nettle, the water lilies, some of the aster varieties, and wooly yarrow are flowering. Dragonflies and damselflies are still active.
Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area - - With an early fall settling in, hiking conditions have been the best all year. Scarlet red sumac leaves and Virginia creeper along with golden aspen leaves are making for some colorful trail scenery. Purple asters, yellow goldenrod, and a mixture of coneflowers are making their presence known in the prairie. Bugs are at a minimum and a slow relaxing hike is possible. Fishing has been good within the Reserve and area lakes, even with lake levels that are down. Reports of large muskellunge and northern pike have been received from anglers on local lakes. Wildlife seen recently includes broad-wing and sharp-shinned hawks, white-tailed deer and fawns, and a fisher. Our large population of ruby-throated hummingbirds has dwindled down to a few, but other birds including sand hill cranes, common crow, American goldfinches, and a wide assortment of woodpeckers have been seen. Ruffed Grouse populations on the Reserve are down this year.
Wisconsin Rapids DNR Service Center area
Buckhorn State Park - The park and wildlife areas are open for the early bow deer season and deer can be registered at the park office. Waterfowl and small game hunting are allowed in the wildlife areas only. New maps are available at the park office that show the parkland that was acquired last fall which is now state park land. An accessible deer hunting blind and two accessible waterfowl blinds can be reserved by persons with disabilities. If not reserved, they are first come, first served. The accessible fishing pier is located by the north shelter. Canoes and kayaks are available for renting at the park and many visitors have been enjoying them. We have an adapted kayak and beach wheelchair for use by people with disabilities. There are few bugs now so remember to bring some bug spray. People have been hiking all over the park.GPS units are available to check out as well as a binder of geocaches at Buckhorn and Roche-A-Cri. Barred Owls and whipporwhils have been calling in early evening. Blazing stars, goldenrods, and asters are blooming in the prairies and oak barrens areas.
Roche-A-Cri State Park - The first loop of the campground is open and there have been many sites open on the weekends. Camping is now closed in the second loop. The weather has been perfect for taking photos for the annual photo contest and hiking the trails. The picnic shelter by the mound/kiosk is reservable and has volleyball net and horseshoe pits. GPS units are available to checkout for the day. Hunting is not allowed in the park. There is a hunter parking lot on Cypress Ave, east of Highway 13 at that hunting area.
Last Revised: Thursday September 10 2009
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