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Meanwhile, Vilas County The buck harvest in the Cullough. “I’m pretty sure Looking back to 2017, hunters registered 83 antler- tri-county region during the that had an influence on the hunters registered 2,048 less deer this year compared opening weekend of the 2019 harvest again this year.” bucks in the tri-county region, to 251 last year. Oneida gun deer season dropped a The gun deer hunt started so the buck harvest was sta- County hunters harvested whopping 42.1% compared to with the latest opening date ble in 2017 and 2018, but 286 antlerless deer this year last year, according to a De- possible, Nov. 23, which plummeted this year. compared to 390 last year. partment of Natural Re- meant the rut, or the deer “The buck harvest was Forest County hunters regis- or have it sent to a friend. sources (DNR) game breeding season when bucks down in most counties in the tered 67 antlerless deer open- manager. are more vulnerable, was over 18-county Northern Region,” ing weekend compared to 108 Chuck McCullough, DNR for the most part, according to said McCullough, “it was just last year. The County Deer wildlife management supervi- wildlife experts. bigger than we expected.” Advisory Councils in the sor for the Northern Region, Vilas County hunters har- McCullough said he does- three counties and the DNR said the buck harvest for Vi- vested 407 bucks opening n’t believe the buck harvest supported fewer antlerless las, Oneida and Forest coun- weekend this year, compared was down due to the deer pop- permits this fall due to a hard The book can be picked up at the News-Review office, 425 W. Mill St., Eagle River, ties opening weekend to 589 last year, a drop of ulation being low. winter. dropped by 909 bucks — from 30.9%. Oneida County “The archery season har- In total, 90,286 deer were 2,158 in 2018 to 1,249 in hunters registered 520 bucks vest in October and Novem- harvested by gun and regis- Two snowstorms hit the North Woods last week, hampering ac- 2019. this year, compared to 932 ber was on par with last year, cess for gun deer hunters. See a story and photos about the or can be mailed for an additional fee of $5 for postage. “There was a lot of talk last year, a decrease of 44.2%. so I don’t think the gun sea- To HUNT, Pg. 4A storms on Page 3A. —STAFF PHOTO It’s time to file VILAS COUNTY for 2020 elections; OFFER GOOD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. deadline is Jan. 7 ___________ BY MICHELLE DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR ___________ People interested in serving tricts. on a town board, school board, county board or city council Vilas County towns have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. The following Vilas County 7, 2020, to file nomination pa- towns in this area have candi- pers. The first day to circulate dates with expiring two-year nomination papers was Dec. 1, terms: EWS EVIEW 2019. Cloverland — Supervisor 3, N -R The election will be held Millie Ritzer and supervisor 4, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. If a pri- Steve Favorite. mary election is necessary, it Conover — Supervisor 3, SERVING THE NORTH FOR MORE THAN 134 YEARS will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, Gary Lageuex Jr., and supervi- 2020. sor 4, Dale Mayo. Officers on town boards are Lincoln — Supervisor 2, up for reelection this spring, Bill Hassey, and supervisor 4, though town boards with five- Bruce Richter. member boards will have elec- Phelps — Supervisors Deb - tions for just two supervisor bie Vold and Ronald Buell Jr. positions. St. Germain — Supervisor School boards at Northland 1 to succeed incumbent Ted Pines, Three Lakes and Phelps Ritter, and supervisor 2 to suc- P.O. Box 1929, Eagle River, WI 54521 school districts also have some ceed incumbent Brian Cooper. board members with expiring terms. Oneida County towns The following Oneida VISIT WITH SANTA — Three Lakes held its annual Festival of their Christmas wish list to Santa. Eagle River will hold its holiday The Vilas County board will Fax: (715) 479-6242 • Email: [email protected] Lights last Friday at Cy Williams Park, where children could give kickoff this Saturday. —Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH also hold elections in all 21 dis- To ELECTION, Pg. 2A Christmas Kickoff Milfoil reduced to 11 acres on Chain, slated this Saturday but funding issues become a concern The Eagle River Business take a horse-drawn sleigh ride ___________ Association in conjunction and maybe even ice skate on BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH with Eagle River Main Street the ice rink in the park, as NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR Program and Eagle River Area weather permits,” said Brandt. ___________ Chamber of Commerce & Visi- For more information on tors Center welcomes every- this event, call Brandt at (715) Eurasian water milfoil one to visit with Santa at the 891-6771 or visit eagleriver- (EWM), an aquatic invasive Christmas Kickoff event this biz.biz. species (AIS) that was grow- Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 7 ing in nearly 280 acres of p.m. in Riverview Park, lo- Mistletoe Magic the lower Eagle River Chain cated across the street from The Eagle River Business of Lakes in 2007, has been the Eagle River chamber of- Association will also host maintained at less than 40 fice. Mistletoe Magic in downtown acres each of the last five years, according to a re- “This will be an evening to Eagle River Saturday, Dec. 14, Call from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. cently issued report. Call enjoy the holiday spirit, and But maintaining the mil- children can come and share Mistletoe Magic is a shop- ping event with each partici- foil, now that it has been re- their Christmas wishes with duced, could become a Santa,” said event chair- pating business having a giveaway raffle of their own. problem in the future due to woman Chelsea Brandt. the lack of state funding Hot dogs, brats and chili “It could be a gift certifi- 715-479-4421 cate, an item unique to that Eddie Heath, aquatic will be available, along with 715-479-4421 store, or even a whole goody ecologist from Onterra LLC, cookies and hot cocoa. basket,” said event coordinator told members of the Unified At 5 p.m., guests can join Jessica Allen. “This is a fun op- Lower Eagle River Chain of Eagle River’s Man of the Year, portunity to shop local, finish Lakes Commission the Denny Geiseman, when he up your Christmas shopping, group is doing a good job of Lakes had 278 acres of bicide treatment. tivities, were eventually re- lights the Eagle River Christ- and have a chance to win maintaining the invasive mapped EWM in 2007 and The milfoil colonies, duced to 12.2 acres in 2015, mas tree. something for yourself. Down- species on the 10-lake the commission was able to which can become matted 19.7 acres in 2016, 36.2 in today! “In addition to the festivi- town businesses appre- Chain. reduce that amount to just on the surface and hinder 2017, 30.1 acres in 2018 and today! ties in the park, guests can lis- The Eagle River Chain of 67 acres by 2010 using her- boating and other water ac- To AIS, Pg. 2A NORTH WOODS TRADER Wed., March 25, 2020 Page 2 Early spring landscaping tips During the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out of the window Design / Build General Contractor dreaming of spring and time Design, Cabins, Homes, Additions, Remodels spent outdoors.