Kids Hunter Safety Program Registration

Have a young person looking forward to hunting?  Registration for the Hunters Safety Programs are happening all across Jackson County. Learn more about Hunters Safety Programs at the Wisconsin DNR website Hunter Safety Education

Alma Center: Register by calling David Durni at Lincoln High School 715-964-5311. Classes will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays March 11th through March 26th at 7PM

Black River Falls: Register next Tuesday March 5th from 5PM to 7PM at the Black River Falls Middle School. Students will need DNR customer number and a parent or guardian must be present to sign forms and pay fee. Classes will be March 7th, March 12th, March 19th, March 21st, March 26th, April 2nd and April 4th from 6:45PM to 9PM.  The Field Test will be April 6th and Written Test will be April 9th.

Melrose: Register by contacting Gregory Totten at the Melrose Rod and Gun Club 715-284-5923. Classes will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays March 14th through March 30th at 7PM.  

Taylor: Register by contacting Gerald Blazek at the Taylor Rod and Gun Club 715-896-2107. Classes will be held Mondays March 11th through April 29th at 6PM. The Field Test will be April 27th.

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Ice Fishing Events

It's been great ice fishing weather this winter - and just in case you need an excuse to get out and do more ice fishing, we have two events here, one for everyone and one for the kids.

This Saturday, February 16th, is an Ice Fishing Contest on Lower Trow Lake in Merrillan sponsored by the Merrillan Lions Club and Merrillan Fire Department. Get a contest form from Hatfield Sport Shop and head out from 12:30PM–4PM and test your skill. See the contest poster with prize list for more details Ice Fishing Contest

Next Saturday, February 23rd 11AM–1PM is Youth Ice Fishing Day at the Lunda Community Park Pond in Black River Falls. This free event is sponsored by the Jackson County Wildlife Fund and open to all kids 12 and under. There will be door prizes, hot dogs, soda, hot chocolate.

Good luck anglers!

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Candlelight Hike in the Black River Forest

Saturday February 2nd join in the fun of the Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Hike in the Black River State Forest from 6PM-9M. Meet at the Smrekar Trail Parking lot (4 miles east of Millston off Cty Rd O) (see trail information here Trails.com - Smrekar Trail) for a 1.5 mile candlelit hike. There is a heated shelter and food and drinks will be available. Donations will be accepted and there will be a raffle with great prizes. The hike is sponsored by the Black River Forest Trail Foundation and the Black River State Forest.

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Snowmobile Radar Run

Come join the fun January 26th on Lake Lee in Millston as the Woodland Riders Snowmobile Club hosts the 2013 Radar Run.  Registration begins at 8AM with racing from 9AM to 3PM. Bring your snowmobile, ATV or motorcycle - there will also be vintage classes and children's classes.  $15 for three runs. Trophies handed out at 5:30PM at the Woodland Riders clubhouse.

See the Woodland Riders website Radar Run 2013 Details

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Black River Hospital Employees help Veterans

Giving back to those who give the most, from the people who look after us. Check out this article from wwisradio.com about how hospital employees gave to a program to help our veterans.

(1/2/13) In December, BRMH employees elected to donate to Veterans of Foreign Wars for their monthly dress down day. The funds collected by 50 employees will go to the Unmet Needs program.

Full Story BRMH Employees Donate to VFW Unmet Needs

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A Christmas Rose

A Christmas Musical, "Rose of Bethlehem", will be performed by the Black River Falls United Methodist Church Choir on Sunday December 23rd at 10AM and again at 6:30PM. A Christmas carol sing will follow the 6:30 show. Everyone is welcome.

From all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com - have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Project Christmas

In all the hustle and bustle of the season, don't forget there are some families that truly need your help to have a Merry Christmas. Project Christmas is in it's 29th year of bringing toys and food to those in need.

To find out how you can donate or volunteer, check out this article from the Jackson County Chronicle:  Project Christmas preparations under way; donations needed

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