This white-tailed buck has three antlers, not two. The velvet skin is still present on his rack. (Photo by Jerry Davis)
It is that time of the season when horns and antlers get mixed.
Which is correct? Antlers and horns are not the same; antlers are bone that grew and are shed early the next years. While growing, beginning in April, antlers are covered with soft, fuzzy skin called velvet.
The Village Board of Prairie du Sac meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall.
The Village Board of Sauk City meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall. If there are five Tuesdays in month, it meets the fifth week.
Tax filing season may be several months away, but AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites in communities across Wisconsin are already seeking volunteers who want to serve their communities by providing free tax-filing help to those who need it most.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is joining partners throughout the state and country this week to remind motorists that “safety starts with you – move over or slow down” for flashing lights on the side of the road to keep first responders safe.
November is the month many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries including self-harm by kids.
The Alliant Energy Foundation raised its largest donation ever to combat hunger.
During the annual Drive Out Hunger fundraiser, the foundation brought in $550,000 to support programs in Wisconsin and Iowa. It’s the largest donation in the 19-year history of the fundraiser. The year also included a record number of sponsors.
Ground venison is desired and needed by many who do not hunt. (Photo by Jerry Davis)
There are several reasons a deer hunter might consider donating a deer’s venison to another person, or to a system that makes the meat available to individuals of need or through food pantries.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) learned Sept. 16 that the agency had impermissibly released protected health information of 1,723 persons in its care, as well as individuals who were discharged from DOC in response to a public records request.
Consumers have choices, and during open enrollment periods when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans. These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but in other cases, they are misrepresented by dishonest sellers.
