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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May 29, 2025

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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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