Mornin’ to everyone curious about that Wisconsin fella who faked his own death (he landed in jail for 89 days). This is the Wiscampsin Weekly, the email that gets you in the know on the Wisconsin outdoors in 5 minutes or less. New reader? Subscribe here.

This week’s weekly:

🦅 Photographers capture Wisconsin bald eagles nest

🦌 Fall hunting seasons open in September

🎣 Fishing non-profit brings healing to central Wisconsin

🤔 STORY OF THE WEEK: Wisconsin’s wake boat controversy explained

🦅 Photographers capture Wisconsin bald eagles nests LINK

• A photo is worth a 1,000 words—check out these various nests in Wisconsin captured by local photographers. Epic!

• Bald eagles were once nearly wiped out in Wisconsin due to habitat loss and DDT pesticide use, but strong conservation efforts have helped their numbers rebound to more than 1,600 occupied nests statewide today.

• With a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet, bald eagles thrive near lakes and rivers where they hunt fish, and winter gatherings along the Mississippi River are among the largest bald eagle concentrations in the country.

🦌 Fall hunting seasons open in September LINK

• September is go-time for Wisconsin hunters, with season openers on Sept. 1 (small game or grouse), Sept. 3 (dove), Sept. 10 (turkey or youth pheasant), Sept. 13 (ruffed grouse or woodcock), Sept. 16 (duck or waterfowl), Sept. 20 (deer), and Sept. 27 (fall turkey)—so double-check your licenses, stamps, and gear before heading into the woods.

• The DNR’s online tools and forecasts can help you scout prime spots and plan your next hunt from the comfort of home.

• As always, safety is the top priority in the field—so be sure to know your firearm rules, get certified if required, and keep Wisconsin’s hunting legacy thriving—and accident-free.

🎣 Fishing Non-profit brings healing to central Wisconsin LINK

• Let’s Go Fishing is casting new lines of hope in Wausau, bringing seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities onto lakes and rivers in specially equipped pontoons—because let’s be real, sometimes the best medicine is a day on the water.

• Outings aren’t just about catching fish; they’re about breaking loneliness, sparking old memories, and even restoring voices for participants who may have gone months without speaking.

• Volunteers say they get just as much in return, leaving each trip with smiles, stories, and proof that a simple boat ride can reel in healing for both guests and crew.

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Surprise, surprise "Why is this not multi-select?!" won last week's poll of "How are you getting out there for Labor Day Weekend?" with 47% of the votes.

A review from the trail… Just delivering news here neighbor, but am curious where the bias was. Shoot us a note