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Mark Walters For Agri-View
Apr 18, 2026
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There are lots of pelicans on the Fox River at De Pere, Wisconsin. They are also in many other parts of Wisconsin.

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The cockpit of Mark Walters’ canoe is a nice place to spend time, especially after dark.

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Mark Walters prepares to launch his canoe on the Fox River at De Pere, Wisconsin.

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Mark Walters lives near Necedah, Wisconsin. An outdoor-adventures writer since 1989, he enjoys hobby farming, adventure and anything outdoors. "If I wasn't earning a living as a writer I would want to be a beef farmer," he says. Email sunsetoutdoors@tds.net to reach him.