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This site was started for me to share my love of the Northwoods with others.  I truly welcome your comments.  Check out new items each week that will coincide with the season. Want to get notified about new things posted, subscribe below!  Enjoy!

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Hello and welcome to AllNorthwoods.com, a site dedicated to everything that makes the Northwoods what they are and why people flock to them all year. Our goal is to give folks information about different animals, and outdoor activities. You will see a few short stories on my Northwoods experiences along with fishing reports and tips. We’ll give you the inside scoop on where to go and what to see on a regular basis. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy!

Bill
Dec 06, 2023

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Up North Animals

HIBERNATION LIGHT

I won’t say why this article is being written (you know who you are) but there are misconceptions about animals in our Northwoods and HIBERNATION/TORPOR. Not that many critters sleep the entire winter as you might think. To be honest, I cannot think of any animal in the Northwoods that truly hibernates. During hibernation an animal’s body temperatures drop and metabolic rates decrease. Black Bears for example, do not eat, drink, urinate or defecate during this time. While in her winter den, Black Bears heart rate drops significantly, body temperature slightly decreases but can give birth and nurse her cubs…

Bill
Dec 29, 2025

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Up North Animals

HIBERNATION LIGHT

I won’t say why this article is being written (you know who you are) but there are misconceptions about animals in our Northwoods and HIBERNATION/TORPOR. Not that many critters sleep the entire winter as you might think. To be honest, I cannot think of any animal in the Northwoods that truly hibernates. During hibernation an animal’s body temperatures drop and metabolic rates decrease. Black Bears for example, do not eat, drink, urinate or defecate during this time. While in her winter den, Black Bears heart rate drops significantly, body temperature slightly decreases but can give birth and nurse her cubs…

Bill
Dec 29, 2025

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