Outdoors - Stanley Republican

Senior Laney Fritz holds the kangaroo she brought to share with students, helping lead a memorable and hands-on lesson about wildlife.

Earth Day celebration brings nature to life at Stanley-Boyd Elementary

After weather forced a delay from its original date, Stanley-Boyd Elementary School celebrated Earth Day on May 12 with a fun-filled, hands-on outdoor experience. Students kicked off the day with an … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/22/25

Gov. Evers supports International Dark Sky Week in Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers has officially proclaimed April 21–28, 2025 as International Dark Sky Week in Wisconsin, joining communities and advocates around the globe in raising awareness about the … more

4/22/25

John Smoczyk shared about tree stand safety, aided by Joe Giwonja.

Stanley Sportsman’s Club holds successful Youth Expo

Approximately 40 youngsters gathered for the annual Stanley Sportsman’s Club Youth Expo held this past Saturday at the Stanley Community Center. Youngsters had the opportunity to visit various … more

By Al Brown | 4/9/25

My EZ Season

Hello friends, This week I am writing to you about a series of bad luck that has happened to me, and I feel it makes for a pretty interesting story. Every year from around the 1st of April until the … more

By Mark Walters | 4/6/25

Dan Sturgeon’s old-time spearing shack on Lake Winnebago was new in 1950.

Outdoor Tales & Trails: The real sturgeon spearing experience

I can now officially check the box for spear fishing sturgeon on Lake Winnebago. I spent three days with Dan “Sturgeon,” who is an old-school, second-generation sturgeon … more

By Dave Beck | 3/5/25

Arriving in Style

Thanks to the recent snowfall, Chippewa County snowmobile trails officially opened on February 13th, and Stanley-Boyd High School students are taking full advantage of it as they ride to school! This … more

Photo by Danielle Boos | 2/18/25

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Chapman Lake Ice Fishing Contest well attended Feb. 15

The winners are in for the for the 19th annual Stanley Sportsman’s Club Ice Fishing Contest on Chapman Lake Saturday Feb. 15. With food, fun, and raffles, all proceeds go to advance the park. … more

By Joseph Back | 2/18/25

Chapman Lake Ice Fishing Contest Feb. 15

Ice fishing is coming to Chapman Lake Saturday Feb. 15. Sponsored by the Stanley Sportsman’s Club and starting at 10:30 a.m., the 19th annual Chapman Lake Ice Fishing Contest will include … more

By Joseph Back | 2/12/25

A wetland delineation survey will take place on city owned land behind the Stanley Area Historical Society, following council approval of a wetland delineation proposal from Tamarack Services LLC Jan. 6.

Council approves wetland services proposal for $3,900

The City of Stanley is getting a wetland survey, contracted with Tamarack Services LLC of Rice Lake for a 4.5 acre parcel of city-owned property near the Wolf River. The site to be surveyed lies just … more

By Joseph Back | 1/14/25

Wyatt Jensen who was on KAMO's "Joe Hunt" and hunting with his father Noah Jensen made an excellent shot on this beautiful buck.

KAMO's "Joe Hunt" as good as it gets!

Hello friends, Back in December of 2006 I wrote in this very same column about my thought that here in Wisconsin, we should have a multi-chapter organization that helps to get kids into the … more

By Mark Walters | 12/31/24

SCA Light Competition Voting to open December 13th

The Stanley Community Association (SCA) is inviting local residents to participate in the annual Light Up The City Light Competition by voting from December 13th through December 17th for their … more

By Danielle Boos | 12/3/24

That awesome memory is from many hunting seasons ago but around our family the story resurfaces this time of year and it’s all because we had to “go into town” to register my dad’s big buck.

Outdoor Tales & Trails: Dad's big buck

In just a couple of days in Wisconsin we are going to celebrate one of the best traditions in our state’s history. No, not Jump Around at the Badger game and no, not a victory dance at … more

By Dave Beck | 11/20/24

Stanley Sportsman’s Club DNR Safety Instructors. Shown above (back row, from left) are David Laflex Jr., Al Brown, Rich “Bubba” Wnek, John Smoczyk, and Tom Briggs (front row) David Johnson, Mike Folczyk, and Frank Dusick.

Stanley Sportsman’s Club to Re-establish Local Hunter Education Safety Program

Eight members of the Stanley Sportsman’s Club participated in a Department of Natural Resources training course this past Saturday. Purpose of the training was to obtain certification to become … more

11/13/24

Stanley Sportsman’s Club, Thornton family donate to Stanley Police Department’s K9 unit

At the recent Stanley Sportsman’s Club Banquet, the family of Tom Thornton donated a gun in his memory to be raffled off with proceeds to be divided equally between the Stanley … more

11/13/24

From our base camp to our camp at the top of the mountain was a five mile ATV journey that was quite challenging.

An Outdoorsman's Journal

Hello friends, This week and next I will write about my most anticipated, expensive and in some ways, challenging trip of my life. I would head west with my golden retrievers to southwest … more

By Mark Walters | 11/12/24

This camper trailer should be a positive addition to Mark Walters’ life.

An Outdoorsman's Journal

Hello friends, As you read this I am high up on a Montana mountain with my 23-year-old daughter Selina Walters hunting elk and mule deer. I have to meet two deadlines as this is a 12-day trip so … more

By Mark Walters | 11/5/24

Keith Westaby, who is blind and lives in Owen, harvested this 8-point buck with the help of his brother, Dennis Westaby, during WRPCO's Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities.

WRPCO's Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities was simply amazing

Hello friends, This is a guaranteed week where I simply cannot even put 25 percent of what I would like to in a column due to space. In simple terms, I had an amazing weekend. First, Chuck … more

By Mark Walters | 10/22/24

The beautiful fall colors make the Chapman Park Campground a scenic destination for camping.

Stanley Council finalizes Chapman Park campground rates

During the City Council’s meeting on October 7th, the rates for Chapman Park Campground were a focal point of discussion. Concerns from the community regarding the high daily rates and the … more

By Danielle Boos | 10/15/24

First bear harvest!

Samantha Gully, age 13, shot her first bear on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 - opening day of bear season. The bear weighed 260 lbs. Submitted photo. more

9/18/24

Scott Stewart of Bruce with a 345 pound dressed black bear that he harvested near Flater’s Resort.

Adventures at Flater's Resort

Hello friends, I have been friends with "Musky Joe" Flater, who is a 5th generation owner of Flater’s Resort for a good 20 years. Joe is hard to describe in less than a million words. Old … more

By Mark Walters | 9/17/24