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1 week ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
On Thursday May 1, 2025, most our county’s ATV trails opened for use — this includes all trails in the Sawyer County Forest, as well as in the Chequamegon Forest. As of now, everything is open except for trails in the Flambeau River State Forest in the SE corner of the county — which will open to ATV use on May 15th, and a segment of Trail 31 in the Birchwood area, north of the Tuscobia Trail, that opens over Memorial Day Weekend.
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2 weeks ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
Some of the roads surrounding Nelson Lake are sporting brand-new ATV warning signs. These green ATV signs are splashed with bright orange banners that scream slow down, along with a reminder that routes are a privilege. The town of Lenroot recognized the economic and tourism benefits of ATVing early on and was one of the first towns in our county to open their roads to ATV users. kAmp%'6CD 92G6 D:?46 366? 5C2H? E@ E96 }6=D@?
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1 month ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
Over this spring, I’ve taken many calls from folks new to ATVing looking for information. Some recently moved here, some have lived here for years but just recently bought an ATV, and some are thinking about purchasing an ATV and they all want to know how to get started. I figured this would be a good week to give some tips on how to get involved in this popular sport. Before you ride — do all the legal stuff!kAmr964< @FE E96 (x s}# H63D:E6 7@C 2== E96 :?7@C>2E:@?
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1 month ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
ISMA is an organization based in Michigan that has represented snowmobile manufacturers since 1995. ISMA promotes the snowmobiling lifestyle and safety, plus they gather and maintain statistics about the snowmobile industry and the economic impact of the sport. After 28 years as the voice of snowmobile manufacturing, longtime ISMA President Ed Klim retired in January of 2024.
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1 month ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) held their annual spring convention at the Oneida Hotel & Convention Center in Green Bay on March 28-30, 2025. Registration and check-in for the weekend’s AWSC events began on Friday, followed by a few social activities. Drop-in hospitality rooms serve as a fundraiser for the club or alliance that hosts the room, and offer raffles, food and beverages, and a relaxed atmosphere for snowmobilers to visit.
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1 month ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
The annual spring thaw, when the county’s trails systems are closed, is a great time to prepare for the upcoming ATV season. Check over your machine to make sure it’s in top mechanical shape. Refresh your emergency bag and inspect your registration stickers and license plate. kAmp== p%'6CD D9@F=5 C625 E9C@F89 E96 (:D4@?D:? s6AE] @7 }2EFC2= #6D@FC46D Ws}#X p%' #68F=2E:@?D 3@@<=6E 2D 2 C67C6D96C] {@42= s}# D6CG:46 G6?5@CD >2J 42CCJ AC:?E65 4@A:6D @7 E96 p%' #68F=2E:@?D[ @C J@F 42? 7:?5 2?
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1 month ago | 
leadertelegram.com | Cathy LaReau
More than 70 women from four states and Canada spent a long weekend participating in an ice fishing extravaganza hosted by Deerfoot Lodge on the Chippewa Flowage. Wisconsin Women Fish was founded in 2006 by Captain Barb Carey, who is also the current president. kAm%9:D 6?6C86E:4 4=F3 46?E6CD @? @C82?:K:?8 7:D9:?8 6IA65:E:@?D[ 4=:?:4D[ 4=2DD6D 2?5 AC:G2E6 =6DD@?D :?DE625 @7 >66E:?8D] %96:C 8@2= :D E@ 96=A H@>6? 364@>6 >@C6 24E:G6 :? E96 DA@CE @7 7:D9:?8 2?5 E96J 3@2DE 2 =2C86 >6>36CD9:A @7 H@>6?
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1 month ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
I think it’s safe to say that our short snowmobile season is over, even though the trails technically never close to snowmobiling in Sawyer County. The deep, eerie groaning of lake ice sheets breaking up can be heard on most lakes now, especially during extreme temperature fluctuations. I wonder if my guesses for the Little Round Hank Ice Out Contest will even be close.
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2 months ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
More than 70 women from four states and Canada, spent a long weekend participating in an ice fishing extravaganza hosted by Deerfoot Lodge on the Chippewa Flowage. Wisconsin Women Fish was founded in 2006 by Captain Barb Carey, who is also the current president. kAm%9:D 6?6C86E:4 4=F3 46?E6CD @? @C82?:K:?8 7:D9:?8 6IA65:E:@?D[ 4=:?:4D[ 4=2DD6D 2?5 AC:G2E6 =6DD@?D :?DE625 @7 >66E:?8D] %96:C 8@2= :D E@ 96=A H@>6? 364@>6 >@C6 24E:G6 :? E96 DA@CE @7 7:D9:?8 2?5 E96J 3@2DE 2 =2C86 >6>36CD9:A @7 H@>6?
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2 months ago | 
apg-wi.com | Cathy LaReau
Despite the recent shots of snow, the rebound, spring-like temperatures keep us moving towards the end of snowmobile season and into the ‘dead zone’ of low spring activity. Our Sawyer County snowmobile trails never technically ‘close’ but the Alliance clubs stopped grooming a few weeks ago, and removed stakes from all lake trails. Riders can still sled at their own risk but must honor closures on private land trails.
