Alanore's Private Pines Camping

09/24/2026

Wisconsin’s EHD outbreak has now topped 1,600 reported deer.

The Wisconsin DNR says reports of sick or dead deer consistent with epizootic hemorrhagic disease have climbed dramatically across southeastern Wisconsin. Washington County alone has more than 1,100 reports, with another 340-plus in Waukesha County, around 70 in Ozaukee, about 50 in Dodge and fewer than 10 in Milwaukee. The DNR stresses these are reported sick or dead deer showing signs consistent with EHD, not 1,600 laboratory-confirmed cases.

What makes this especially relevant to hunters is the timing. Wisconsin’s archery and crossbow season opened September 12, and despite the scale of the outbreak, the DNR says the 2026 deer season will continue under the existing regulations with no reductions to harvest opportunities. The agency says localized EHD mortality can be substantial, but affected deer populations generally rebound quickly.

EHD is spread by biting midges and can kill deer rapidly, often leaving dead deer near water. With more than 1,600 reports now on the books, this is an outbreak Wisconsin hunters will be watching closely as the season gets underway.

Aaron B. Futrell, Author|Owner, Delong Lures

09/08/2026

Reminder for the 2026 deer season!

For the 2025 deer season, changes were made to the boundaries of the deer management units (DMUs) in the Northern and Central Forest zones. Minor changes were also made to metropolitan sub-unit boundaries. The Farmland Zone units were not reviewed, but a few of the boundaries were modified because of other changes made to the forest zones.

DMUs in both Northern and Central Forest zones are labeled with a number (as opposed to a county name), and the Farmland Zone DMUs will still be denoted by their county names.

Hunters will need to know their management zone and DMU number/county when purchasing an authorization/license or registering their deer in their Go Wild account.

We encourage hunters to consult the most recent Deer Management Unit Map, shown here and also available on our Deer Hunting webpage, before purchasing a deer hunting license: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/deer

04/02/2026

03/01/2026

A few followers had mentioned Ship Rock the other day…
Today we are reminded of it’s beauty 🖤
Photo taken this morning 📷
Real birds, not paid actors…

Have you ever been to Ship Rock?

***edited: the earlier caption had this named incorrectly, as Rabbit Rock. Maybe that’s next on the list 🙋🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️

02/28/2026

Spring is coming, and so are the caterpillars. With 54 Wisconsin counties under quarantine, experts are urging homeowners to locate and destroy egg masses before they hatch into thousands of leaf-eating pests.

Learn how to identify these "spongy" masses and the safe way to dispose of them before your trees pay the price.

Read the full guide here: https://www.vcnewsreview.com/

01/25/2026

A 1960s color postcard view of Rabbit Rock from the Hwy 13 wayside rest stop park . Not to be confused with Ship Rock on Hwy 21.

12/16/2025

Hunting during the December statewide antlerless season is a different experience than the nine-day gun deer season in November.

What makes this season unique?

It’s quieter, slower and more relaxed with less hunting pressure in the woods. Deer habits are changing as the rut slows and winter routines take over. It also provides another chance to keep working on hunting skills and get outside with friends and family.

Participating in the December hunt helps manage the deer herd which also helps protect crops and wildlife habitat. Plus, harvesting venison puts great meals on the table for your family or those is need through the DNR's Deer Donation Program: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/donation