Lone Star Ticks Found In Northern Wisconsin

There’s a new critter in the outdoors these days and it’s a lot scarier than the wolves and bears that call Wisconsin home. This one can have life-changing impacts, as I learned on a recent fishing trip on Lake Superior.

The first sign of the impacts from this new threat was when the retired forester and avid outdoorsman running the boat declined a piece of venison jerky.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Dave Zeug.

Ashland Daily Press: Lone Star Ticks Found In Northern Wisconsin

Lone Star Ticks Found In Northern Wisconsin

There’s a new critter in the outdoors these days and it’s a lot scarier than the wolves and bears that call Wisconsin home. This one can have life-changing impacts, as I learned on a recent fishing trip on Lake Superior.

The first sign of the impacts from this new threat was when the retired forester and avid outdoorsman running the boat declined a piece of venison jerky.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Dave Zeug.

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David Zeug is an experienced writer for OutdoorLife, covering topics such as hunting, fishing, camping, conservation and gear reviews.
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Ashland Daily Press: Lone Star Ticks Found In Northern Wisconsin

Lone Star Ticks Found In Northern Wisconsin

There’s a new critter in the outdoors these days and it’s a lot scarier than the wolves and bears that call Wisconsin home. This one can have life-changing impacts, as I learned on a recent fishing trip on Lake Superior.

The first sign of the impacts from this new threat was when the retired forester and avid outdoorsman running the boat declined a piece of venison jerky.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Dave Zeug.

Photo thumbnail Blog Author
Outdoor Recreation Writer
Dave Zeug
David Zeug is an experienced writer for OutdoorLife, covering topics such as hunting, fishing, camping, conservation and gear reviews.
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