Enjoying the White Christmas

Musing about snow in December in Wisconsin:

Across the Fence: Nothing wrong with a little snow by Howard Sherpe - Jackson County Chronicle

“Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!”

Lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne created that wonderful Christmas song in 1945, when I was 1 year old. I was singing along with it last week in the car, as winter finally arrived after staying away through November. We usually have several inches of the white stuff on the ground by the time December arrives. Full Story

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and joyous Holiday Season.

Cross County Skiing Information

For maps of the Black River State Forest Trails and the Levis/Trow Mound Trails head over to blackrivercountry.net

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Christkindl

From the blackrivercounty.net Calendar of Events

Christkindl Festival & Parade: Old World European Christmas
When Sat, December 5, 9am – 9pm
Where Black River Falls, WI (map)
Description Breakfast, area artisans, crafters & vendors, live reindeer exhibit, entertainment, music, lighted parade at 5:30pm and more. Call Valerie at 715-284-0883 or Darren at 715-284-5700 or visit www.downtownblackriverfalls.com/christkindl

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Cranberry Harvest in Brockway

In a report from Sarah Stokes of WEAU Channel 13, go behind the scenes of harvesting of Wisconsin's State fruit at Brockway Cranberry Marsh.
Full story and video The Cranberry Harvest


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Bonus Antlerless Permits Limited

Weekly News Article by the Central Office Wisconsin DNR

“Hunters can expect a season similar to 2008,” says Warnke. “Preliminary indications are that fawn production is about the same as it was last year and remains below the long term average. Indices to fawn production were up in some areas and down in others, but on the whole very similar to last year. Winter severity was moderate and herd growth will vary with varying fawn production. Deer numbers will vary by region and even unit. Units in the far northeast are below population goals and DNR has taken steps to bring deer numbers up in those units. In others, populations remain above goal and herd control seasons are in place for 2009.”

Accordingly, one change hunters in the northern and central forests will notice is many deer management units will be “regular” units in 2009 after many successive seasons of herd control or earn-a-buck. Hunters in DMUs designated as regular units by deer managers, will find limits on the number of antlerless deer hunters will be able to harvest.

And, earn-a-buck, a population management tool that requires hunters to first shoot an antlerless deer before shooting a buck, has been suspended while effective alternatives are considered everywhere except in Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone.

Full Article

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Hunting in Jackson County

Information from the Jackson County website on hunting on the Jackson County Forest

Jackson County and the Black River State Forest offer over 200,000 acres of public land for the sports person. Many species of game exist on the forest including whitetail deer, turkeys, grouse, black bear and several species of waterfowl.
The forest is dominated by early successional species such as aspen, oak and jack pine creating ideal habitat for local game populations.

Jackson County Info

Outdoor Report as of October 1, 2009

From the Department of Natural Resouces
Black River State Forest – The all-terrain vehicle trail system was groomed one week ago and is in good condition. This will be the last grooming cycle for this season. All ATV trails will close on Oct. 15. The section of ATV trail from Campground Road to the Clay School parking lot is temporarily closed again due to excessive water on the trails and riders going off trail to avoid these sections. During this time of closure a temporary route has been authorized with the Town of Komensky, Please ride with the utmost respect on this new route. ATVs must stay on the roadway at all times and be mindful of speed. Work is complete on upgrading the wetland crossings on a 1.1-mile section of trail from Wildcat Road heading west. There is some top dressing to be done on the crossings; this work will be done the week after the trails close for the season. As soon as we receive the necessary wetland permits we will begin work on the section that is now temporarily closed. Four fatal ATV accidents have occurred on the Jackson and Clark county trail systems this summer. These are unfortunate reminders of the need to practice safe riding at all times. All campgrounds are open for the rest of the season on a first come first served basis. Getting a site this time of year is very easy even on weekends

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Black River Falls is the Place to Be

Driving north to see the fall leaves - great! They are nearly at their peak, and the forest is looking beautiful.
Looking for more to do? Check out Black River Falls! Here you will find ATV trails, a great Golf Course, shopping and dining, and of course - scuba diving. Lake Wazee, an old iron mine, is one of the greatest spots in Wisconsin for scuba diving!
Our Town - WEAU TV 13

ATVing unsafe? Jackson County WI thinks so...

The second of two recent deaths on the property occurred over Memorial Day weekend prompting renewed scrutiny. State and local officials have maintained throughout that the Bunkhouse represents a danger adjacent to the public trail system.
Bunkhouse in foreclosure prior to trail closing decision

Jackson County Wisconsin Outdoor Report as of September 17, 2009

Black River State Forest – The section of All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) trail from Campground Road to the Clay School Parking lot is temporarily closed again due to excessive water on the trails and riders going off trail to avoid these sections. During this time of closure a temporary route has been authorized with the Town of Komensky. Work is complete on upgrading the wetland crossings on a 1.1-mile section of trail from Wildcat Road heading west. There is some top dressing to be done on the crossings but this work will be done the week after the trails close for the season. The entire trail system has been groomed within the last three weeks and trails are in fair condition. The region has not received rain in over two weeks so trails are very dry and dusty. Please ride with your lights on at all times. Campgrounds remain open for the season.

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Wetlands in Wisconsin

Wetlands, like other natural resources, are vital to Wisconsin’s environmental landscape and our outstanding quality of life. An incredibly complex and important ecosystem, wetlands are home to a wide variety of species from microorganisms to plants, fish, amphibians, birds and many other forms of wildlife. In addition to providing a habitat for animals and vegetation, wetlands help prevent erosion and act as filters by removing pollutants from the water and by aiding in nutrient absorption.
Please go the following link from the WRA for information regarding this very important resource: http://www.wra.org/Government/Land_Use/wetland_mitigation/default.htm

Floodplain Thoughts

If you're thinking of buying a property that is or may be located in a floodplain - this article will tell you what exactly a floodplain is and help you know what to look for.

Floodplains

Floodplains are normally dry or semi-dry land areas to which water naturally flows as water levels rise. Floodplains are typically found near rivers, lakes and the coast; however, many of Wisconsin's flood-prone lands are simply low-lying areas or depressions where water naturally collects when it rains.

Click here for tips when buying possible floodplain property The following information may be helpful for those who are looking to purchase property that may be located in a floodplain area

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Property Rights in Wisconsin

This information comes directly off of the Wisconsin Realtors Association Website

Private Property Rights

"Property" is more than just the physical thing—the land, the bricks, the mortar—it is also the sum of all the rights and powers incident to ownership of the physical thing. It is the tangible and the intangible. Property is composed of constituent elements and of these elements the right to use the physical thing to the exclusion of others is the most essential and beneficial. Without this right all other elements would be of little value.' " -- Dickman v. Commissioner, 465 U.S. 330, 336 (1984).

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Current Market Vacant Land Jackson County WI

According to MLS as of today:
Currently there are 40 parcels of vacant land for sale in Jackson County, WI
Year to date 20 parcels of vacant land have closed in Jackson County
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