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Dodgeville
Green County Turkey hunters have been met with precipitation for most of the last week, limiting the amount of time some hunters are willing to spend in the field. Regardless of the rain, the turkeys were still strutting and gobbling in full force. The Pecatonica River is still out of its banks and the Sugar River is still high, but both rivers are on there way down, hopefully in time for the game fish opener.
Horicon
Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area Spring was advancing rapidly last week with day-time temperatures in the 70s and warm evenings. Black willows were leafing out rapidly along with other trees and shrubs, bringing the first hint of green to the woodlots. The early spring wildflowers were opening, with hepatics, bloodroot, marsh marigolds, Dutchman's breeches and others in flower, and the migration of birds was well under way. The recent cool temperatures and north winds have slowed this progress down temporarily, but as temperatures rise again and winds shift to the south we will again see the changes of the season. By the first week of May it is common to see the first local nesting Canada geese hatching out along with the arrival of the first hummingbirds, Baltimore orioles and other spring birds. Over the next three weeks numerous migrant birds will return, with an influx of a variety of warblers, flycatchers, vireos, and other common summer birds. This is a time of rapid changes in nature and every day will bring something new during the coming weeks.
Fitchburg
Devil's Lake State Park The lake level is high, but there has not been any damaging flooding. Mountain bike trails are closed to bikes and will remain closed as long as trails are muddy enough to be easily damaged, probably at least until mid or late May. Most of the 29 miles of hiking trails are now open, but expect more than usual mud, standing water and slippery sections. Tumbled Rocks Trail is temporarily closed due to high water, and the East Bluff Woods Trail is temporarily closed awaiting maintenance work on some washouts. The lake water is very near the south shore road, but nothing is closed at the time. Swimming beaches are underwater. The north shore boat landing and adjacent parking lot is closed and water-covered. DNR staff did some prescribed burns in Roznos Meadows in the southern section of the park last week. Even after Friday's torrential rains, there were still some smoldering hot spots left for vigilant rangers to mop up. Turkey vultures, sandhill cranes, and Canada geese are back. Chickadees are singing their spring mating songs. Though hidden from view, owl chicks are already hatched and are maturing in their nests. Spring peepers and a cacophony of other frogs are trilling, chirping, ribbitiing along streams, ponds and ditches every evening. Panoramic vistas show shades of bright greens smeared across the dark forest of tree trunks and branches as different species of trees are budding in a broad variety of greens. All campgrounds are now open. Water facilities (shower and restroom buildings, drinking fountains, water taps, RV dump/fill stations) are being turned on for the season section by section. For the next couple of weekends, these facilities may be open on an "as needed" basis depending on the weather. At least one shower/restroom building and one dump/fill station will be open. Pit toilet buildings will be open in camp areas where water facilities remain closed or turned off. The north shore Chateau will open for the season Saturday May 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. including boat rentals. The south shore concession and Ice Age store will be open by Memorial Day weekend, perhaps earlier.
Lake Kegonsa State Park All trails are open to hiking and in good condition. The campground is open for the season. Reservations for upcoming weekends are filling up fast! The park is expanding its campgrounds. Construction will be occurring in the family and group campgrounds for the next couple of months.
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