Woodchucks or Groundhog?
On one of our Devil's Lake State Park, critter cams all we've been capturing lately is a woodchuck crossing a stream on a log. Now, let's be fair... Who couldn't watch that all day!? Here are some things you may…
The Lake Flies Are Hatching!
It's that time of year! We were out walking along the shoreline of Devil's Lake this morning (April 12, 2021) and discovered that the annual hatching of the lake flies has begun. We can expect to see them near the…
A Critter Cam Season Passes
Video - The winter of 2019/2020 passes in this animated collection of stills from one of our Devil's Lake State Park Critter Cams. In this short 1 minute clip you'll watch as the parks wildlife and park users pass throughout…
They’re Baaaak!
On Tuesday, March 9th (2021) both the red-winged blackbirds and the turkey vultures returned to Devil's Lake State Park! While many of the vultures will stay, some will just take a short rest here before heading out to their summer…
How Will The Deer Stay Warm?
Did you ever wonder or worry about how the deer at Devil's Lake State Park will stay warm when the winter temperatures outside drop far below zero? Well, for the most part, they'll be just fine. Physical Changes Fat The…
New Cell Tower Proposal Raises Concern
A fresh cell tower location has been proposed to serve the Devil's Lake State Park area which is known for irregular cell service due to the hilly landscape. This new 300-foot tower would be located about a mile north of…
Track IDs, A Ready Made Scavenger Hunt.
The trick to getting outside for parents is not just keeping the kids warm, but keeping them occupied as well! Animal tracks in the fresh snow provide a ready-made scavenger hunt! For younger kids, the game can be as simple…
A Hiking Window?
Wisconsin's Gun Deer season has ended as of November 29th, so hikers who are concerned about hunting can feel free to get back out on Wisconsin's State Park trails... Well, sorta... Muzzleloader So, while the major gun deer season has…
Yes, Hunting IS Allowed in Wisconsin State Parks
Hunting? Really? Wisconsin has a deeply ingrained hunting culture, but the truth is, more and more people simply don't hunt. In fact, the majority of park users don't hunt. They don't know when the seasons are (Which is hard enough…
Critter Cam Check Nov 11, 2020
Today we're watching clips from just one camera (Covering Aug-Nov 3rd), but with quite a variety of Devil's Lake's residents. To learn more about the wildlife that calls Devil's Lake State Park home, browse our "Discovery" section of this website.…