Draft 10-Year Sharp-tailed Grouse Plan released for comment
The draft Department of Natural Resources Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan for 2023 to 2033 is available for review and comment. Many thanks to the DNR…
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“Sand and Fire” – New Book about the Barrens!
Exciting news! Friends Board Member Dave Peters has written a wonderful book about the Namekagon Barrens titled “Sand and Fire.” Published by the Wisconsin Historical…
Announcing a New Book – Sand and Fire: Exploring a Rare Pine Barrens
Friends of the Namekagon Barrens Board member Dave Peters has written about about the Barrens! It’s soon to be released by the Wisconsin Historical Society…
4/4/23 Update -Too much snow to get to the Barrens!
As of 4/3/2023, there is still approximately 20 inches of snow in the Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area. Access is impossible to much of the property….
How to get to the Sharp-tailed Grouse Viewing Blinds in Early April 2023
From DNR Wildlife Biologist Nancy Christel As of March 14, there are still 25 inches of snow. Weather permitting, we will do what we can…
A Great Morning with Dogs and Birds!
August 18, 2022 A few folks met at the cabin for our last field day of the season, which we call “Sharp-tails and Bird Dogs.”…
Message from NBWA Property Manager
“Happy Spring! Please help spread the news! I know I’m missing groups/people. We are updating our Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan. Share this flier widely to…
Message from NBWA Property Manager
Nancy Christel asked us to pass this along: ” Please share with Friends. We have some days open to watch sharp-tails. Peak dancing is often…