News & Events
Older News Releases
December 2021
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Forests Service expands Glidden office hours
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November 2021
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Forest Service waives day-use fees on Veterans Day
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Christmas tree permit sales
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
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Deadline extended for national forest project proposals
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
October 2021
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Public agencies come together to support watershed restoration and safe access to the Northwoods
Release Date: Westboro, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Leads the Nation in Forest Management
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest seeks Mondeaux Dam Lodge Concessionaire Applications
Release Date: Westboro, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest conducting fall prescribed fires
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest reopens area surrounding airplane crash site
Release Date: Hiles, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest completes first project funded by Great American Outdoors Act
Release Date: Phelps, Wis
September 2021
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest closes lands surrounding airplane crash site
Release Date: Hiles, Wis.
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Forest Service waives day-use fees for National Public Lands Day
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
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Forests Service expands Glidden office hours
Release Date: Glidden, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest seeks proposals for projects to improve lands and support local jobs
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest bough harvesting permits available Sept. 13
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
August 2021
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces new Medford-Park Falls district ranger
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest now hiring fire personnel for 2022 season
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
July 2021
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest hosts Milwaukee-based conservation corps
Release Date: Eagle River, Wis
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Iron River Trail reroute in effect this summer
Release Date: Washburn, Wis
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Stream restoration relies on past to preserve future
Release Date: Grandview, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and DNR partner to respond to threat of emerald ash borer
Release Date: Medford, Wis
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces invasive plant control strategy
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis
June 2021
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Summer volunteers needed at Forest Lodge in Cable
Release Date: Cable, Wis
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Forest Service Waives Day-Use Fees on National Get Outdoors Day
Release Date: Rhinelander, Wis.
May 2021
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Bridges on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest set for repair and new weight limit
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Youth anglers can try their luck at Kids Fishing Day June 11 at the David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
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Local air and water resource specialists earn national Forest Service awards
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Glacial spring reopens as other work continues at Mondeaux Lodge
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest resumes firewood permit requirements June 1
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Prescribed fire planned at Moquah Barrens
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces summer hours for Glidden office
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April 2021
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Accessible fishing trail reopens on the South Branch Oconto River
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest set to reopen trails this weekend
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest opening most campgrounds on April 29
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest shares tips for preventing oak wilt
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest supports prescribed fire at Hardwood Range
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest advises drivers to use caution on roads this spring
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces plans for 2021 prescribed fire season
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March 2021
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Great American Outdoors Act funds local projects
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Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest announces seasonal trail closures
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South Branch Oconto Fishing Piers Under Construction
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February 2021
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Penokee Mountain Trail Near Mellen Open for Skijoring
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Forest Service Waives Day-Use Fees on Presidents Day
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New Snowmobile Trail to Connect Taylor and Price Counties
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January 2021
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National Forest Trails Open for Winter Recreation
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National Forest Encourages Safe Snowmobiling
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Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Road 139 Closed over Shmuland Creek From Storm
- Valhalla Recreation Area Closed 6/18 - 8/1/2024 for site improvements
- Sections of FR 164 closed to vehicles until 8/1/2024 for culvert replacements
- Recreation areas, trails, and roads open after recovery from 2019 windstorm
- Delayed- Moose River bridge closed to vehicular traffic 4/29 to 5/3
- Black Lake Campground To Re-Open 7/1/2024
- Prescribed Burning Planned for FY2024
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes