Kurt Krueger published his final “In The Outdoors” column in the Vilas County News-Review and The Three Lakes News on March 26, 2025 — 40 years after he wrote his first one in March, 1985.
“Your support allowed me to write about everything and anything that impacted those who enjoy the great outdoors, including some controversial topics such as treaty rights, wolf management, motor trolling, bass season openers, walleye size limits, deer management and many issues related to the Department of Natural Resources,” Krueger wrote in the column.
The column included a photo of five first place Outdoor Column award plaques from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest that he received throughout his columnist career.
“It’s tough to say good-bye after my retirement,” Kruger concluded his column, “but best wishes, and God’s richest blessings, to our faithful readers.”
