WXPR All Things Outdoors

WXPR All Things Outdoors

By: WXPR Public Radio

Language: en

Categories: Science, Nature

From hunting to hiking and snowmobiling to water skiing, there’s no shortage of outdoor recreation opportunities in the Northwoods.In WXPR’s All Things Outdoors, we talk with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about what you need to know to stay safe and have fun while out in the woods.

Episodes

All Things Outdoors: Winter Activities
Dec 15, 2025

With winter break coming up for a lot of people, we talk about some different ways to explore outdoors.

Duration: 00:05:28
All Things Outdoors: Playing it safe on the ice
Dec 01, 2025

Ice is starting to form on some waterbodies in the Northwoods. What to know to stay safe.

Duration: 00:05:52
All Things Outdoors: The 9-day Gun Deer Season 2025
Nov 17, 2025

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the changes for this season and what hunters need to know to stay safe.

Duration: 00:05:19
All Things Outdoors: The DNR Tip Line
Nov 03, 2025

While most people enjoying Wisconsin's natural resources do so responsibly, that's not always the case

Duration: 00:05:46
All Things Outdoors: Ruffed Grouse
Oct 06, 2025

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the "king of the game birds."

Duration: 00:05:03
All Things Outdoors: Waterfowl Season
Sep 22, 2025

The Wisconsin duck season begins this Saturday. Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about what hunters need to know for a safe and successful hunting season.

Duration: 00:05:34
All Things Outdoors: Archery Season
Sep 08, 2025

Archery season starts this Saturday in Wisconsin. What you need to know for a safe and successful hunting season.

Duration: 00:05:32
All Things Outdoors: The Early Fall Harvest
Aug 25, 2025

The early fall can be a great time to get outside and harvest your food from nature. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about harvesting and hunting options this time of year.

Duration: 00:05:32
All Things Outdoors: Exploring State Lands
Aug 11, 2025

The Northwoods has a lot of options when it comes to exploring state lands. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about recreating on public lands.

Duration: 00:05:50
All Things Outdoors: ATV & UTV Safety
Jul 28, 2025

As of July 25th, there have been 23 ATV/UTV rider fatalities in Wisconsin.

Duration: 00:06:05
All Things Outdoors: Fishing by kayak
Jul 15, 2025

You don’t need to have the latest model fishing boats to get out on the water and cast a reel. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about fishing from a kayak.

Duration: 00:06:14
All Things Outdoors: Summer Safety
Jun 30, 2025

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about some simple steps you can take to make sure you're being safe while having fun.

Duration: 00:06:01
All Things Outdoors: Reeling it in
Jun 16, 2025

Fishing is a great way to get outdoors in the summer. Panfish can be an easy starter species for people just getting into the sport.

Duration: 00:06:22
All Things Outdoors: Keep Wildlife Wild
Jun 02, 2025

As young wildlife starts to move around this spring, it’s important to remember that just be they’re alone it doesn’t mean they’ve been abandoned.In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Conservation Warden Tim Otto about the importance of keeping wildlife wild.

Duration: 00:05:20
All Things Outdoors: Summer Safety
May 15, 2025

As visitors and residents look to getting outside more over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do so safely.

Duration: 00:06:17
All Things Outdoors: Turkey Hunting
May 05, 2025

Wisconsin is midway through its Spring Turkey Hunting Season.As of last week, more than 24,000 birds have been harvested.

Duration: 00:05:12
All Things Outdoors: Spring Bird Migration
Apr 21, 2025

Birds are migrating through Wisconsin now through May.

Duration: 00:05:15
All Things Outdoors: Spring Turkey Hunt
Apr 07, 2025

The Spring turkey hunting season is coming up. WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about what hunters need to know.

Duration: 00:06:00
All Things Outdoors: Gearing up for fishing
Mar 24, 2025

This time of year is a transition between the ice fishing season until the big opener in May. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about ways to get ready and ideas to expand your skillset.

Duration: 00:04:55
All Things Outdoors: Building Outdoor Skills
Mar 10, 2025

The mud season in the Northwoods can be a great time to build outdoor skills.

Duration: 00:06:27