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WXPR All Things Outdoors

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From hunting to hiking and snowmobiling to water skiing, there’s no shortage of outdoor recreation opportunities in the Northwoods. In WXPR’s All Things Outdoors, we talk with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about what you need to know to stay safe and have fun while out in the woods.

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Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

All Things Outdoors: The do's and don'ts of moving firewood 29.06.2026

Many peoples 4th of July plans including camping and campfires. What you need to know to prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases.

All Things Outdoors: Oak Wilt 15.06.2026

Oak wilt can kill off an oak tree and the ones around it if it's not caught quickly enough. DNR Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the forest disease.

All Things Outdoors: Boating Safety 01.06.2026

Fifteen people died in boating accidents in Wisconsin last year. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about common themes in those accidents and what you can do to ensure a fun and safe summer.

All Things Outdoors: Managing Forest for Turkeys 04.05.2026

Wisconsin DNR Northern Highland American Legion Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about how forests can be managed for turkeys.

All Things Outdoors: Forestry & making maple syrup 06.04.2026

Temperatures play a key role in how much sap maple syrup producers can get it each spring. Warm sunny days and nights below freezing is the ideal situation. Another important aspect that producers have more control over is the health of their maple trees and forests.

All Things Outdoors: Deer Biology in the Winter 23.02.2026

Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Biologist Curt Rollman talks about how deer microbiome and metabolism change in the winter and how humans feeding deer can impact that.

All Things Outdoors: Deer Baiting and Feeding Bans 09.02.2026

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden talks about why baiting and feeding of deer is illegal right now in Oneida County and what falls under this law.

All Things Outdoors: Silent Sport Trails 26.01.2026

There are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the snow in the Northwoods. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, we talk about silent sport opportunities.

All Things Outdoors: Snowmobile Safety 12.01.2026

Snowmobile trails are open and in the best conditions in years.

All Things Outdoors: Winter Activities 15.12.2025

With winter break coming up for a lot of people, we talk about some different ways to explore outdoors.

All Things Outdoors: Playing it safe on the ice 01.12.2025

Ice is starting to form on some waterbodies in the Northwoods. What to know to stay safe.

All Things Outdoors: The 9-day Gun Deer Season 2025 17.11.2025

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the changes for this season and what hunters need to know to stay safe.

All Things Outdoors: The DNR Tip Line 03.11.2025

While most people enjoying Wisconsin's natural resources do so responsibly, that's not always the case

All Things Outdoors: Ruffed Grouse 06.10.2025

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the "king of the game birds."

All Things Outdoors: Waterfowl Season 22.09.2025

The Wisconsin duck season begins this Saturday. Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what hunters need to know for a safe and successful hunting season.

All Things Outdoors: Archery Season 08.09.2025

Archery season starts this Saturday in Wisconsin. What you need to know for a safe and successful hunting season.

All Things Outdoors: The Early Fall Harvest 25.08.2025

The early fall can be a great time to get outside and harvest your food from nature. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about harvesting and hunting options this time of year.

All Things Outdoors: Exploring State Lands 11.08.2025

The Northwoods has a lot of options when it comes to exploring state lands. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about recreating on public lands.

All Things Outdoors: ATV & UTV Safety 28.07.2025

As of July 25th, there have been 23 ATV/UTV rider fatalities in Wisconsin.

All Things Outdoors: Fishing by kayak 15.07.2025

You don’t need to have the latest model fishing boats to get out on the water and cast a reel. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about fishing from a kayak.

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