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“The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the inﬂuence of earth, sea and sky and their amazing life.” -Rachel Carson Major Hunting Changes Proposed Make Sure That Your Voice is Heard at Conservation Hearings Conservation Congress County Meetings March 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020, 7:00 p.m. VOLUME 47 • Restricting Crossbow Season to October • Restoring Earn a Buck Management Option NUMBER 3 • Restoring 2 or 5 day Nonhunting Prior to Current •Reﬁned Anterless Only Tool for CDACs Firearm Season • Start a Sixteen Day Gun Deer Season in Mid- • Restoring Additional Archery Buck Tags for November Current Firearm Season • Establish an Earlier Start for Turkey Season • Adding 10 days to the Current 9 Day Firearm • Establish an Experimental Limited Badger Voice Season Trapping Season • Eliminate Anterless Holiday Hunts • Allow the Spearing of Carp in the Sturgeon of the • Allow CDACs to Recommend Earn a Buck Spearing Season • Requiring Non-Toxic Ammunition on DNR Owned • Increase Non-resident deer and bear hunting Wisconsin or Manage Lands fees • Prohibiting Baiting and Feeding Statewide • Alternative Funding for the Fish and Wildlife Outdoors • Establish a Spring Bear Hunting Season Account See Page 4 for a List of Hearing Locations and Information on In-Person or On-Line Registration To review the questions in advance see: [https://dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/Documents/spring_hearing/2020/2020_Spring_Questionnaire.pdf]

President’s Report Wisconsin Wildlife Federation February 2020 2020 Annual Meeting The 2020s started on a sad note for the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is we’ve had to say goodbye to a April 17-18 number of friends and former members. Martha Kil- Hotel Mead; Wisconsin Rapids, WI ishek passed this last January. Martha was the Wis- consin Wildlife Federation’s first woman president. She was preceded in death by her husband Bucky this Special Notice past fall. Jim Everard served on the Wisconsin Wild- life Federation Wildlife committee for years, and was Registration materials will be mailed to WWF Directors a frequent contributor to Wisconsin outdoor news. Also passing was Larry Freitag. Larry was a long-time WWF and Affiliate Organizations. Registration materials can Board member and was the liaison to the Wisconsin also be requested by emailing the WWF office at Federation of Great Lakes Sports Fishing Clubs. Doug Burrows was also a WWF Board Member and very in- offi[email protected]. volved in a number of waterfowl organizations, was a longtime leader of our affiliate, the Eau Claire Rod and Gun Club, and was recognized as the Conservation Congress delegate of the year. Also passing was Bob El- around the state. We also are looking to filling a number of lingson Sr. Bob was a long-time outdoor communications specialist board positions and committee chair positions. Finally, it is cur- with the DNR and liaison to the Conservation Congress. Upon re- rently time is for submitting conservation resolutions for consid- tirement he was elected as Chair of the Conservation Congress and eration by all the WWF club affiliates at our April 17th and 18th was a long time member and strong supporter of the WWF. His son Annual Meeting. Is there a pressing conservation issue facing you Bob Ellingson Jr. is a current WWF Board members. Wow, what a or your club? If so send in a proposed conservation resolutions. loss of great Wisconsin conservationists. The next time you’re out- This February, I was joined by George Lindquist, my counter- doors either watching the sun rise or out on a lake, take a minute part from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), for of silence to remember all the people that we have lost who have the annual sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago. While shaped and molded conservation in our state. the sturgeon did not cooperate, it was a great time meeting new This year’s calendar sales finished strong, with a sale of 8660 friends, Everywhere we went, people were excited to meet a real life calendars this year. Thank you, thank you and thank you to all of yooper coming down to spear with us. Hopefully, we’ll have another you that made this possible. This puts us in a good position to hit opportunity next year to get together with the friends we made this or exceed our long term goal of selling 9000 calendars in the future. year out on the ice. It’s times like these that reminds me it’s not the As you see from our front page article, on April 13th of this year game we take, but the memories we make. the DNR and the Conservation Congress will be having its annual In closing I’m seeing more and more concerns with the dangers spring hearings. Each county has a location that you can go to to of lead in the environment. Wildlife rehabilitation Centers are see- vote on critically natural resources issues. This year it is very im- ing numerous eagles with lead poisoning especially after the gun portant for all of us to get up and go to these meetings as there are deer season. Not only is there a danger to wildlife, humanare also a number of issues relating to deer hunting methods and seasons. vulnerable to the effects of lead ingestion from wild game. I feel This is your chance to have your voice heard. Remember if you don’t we as sportsmen and women need to do better at protecting our show up and vote, you don’t have the right to complain later on. environment by voluntarily using non-Lead/non-toxic alternatives. Its the time of year to renew your hunting and fishing licenses. Hopefully if enough of us go to non-toxic alternatives we can avoid Additionally, it’s also time for clubs to renew their memberships. If governmental regulations requiring us to do through new laws or your club has not renewed your WWF membership, it’s not too late. regulations. If you know of a club that you think would benefit from being an Rememberwithspringjustaroundthecornerfishingwillbeuponus affiliate and it’s not already a member please pass on their names soon,sogetyourfishingequipmentreadyanddon’tforgetyourlicense. to us so we can share with them the benefits of being a WWF affili- ated sports club. Until next month With the WWF Annual Meeting just around the corner in April, we are looking forward to meeting delegates from our clubs from Craig Challoner President WISCONSERVATION 2 March 2020

* * * OFFICERS * * * ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS STATE AFFILIATES DIRECTORS/REPRESENTATIVES President Craig Challoner, 3880 2nd Street Road, Omro, WI 54963, (H) 920-685-6185 Andy Lewandowski, Muskego, WI, 262-679-1057 (C)920-379-3255 Email: [email protected] Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI, 608-247-2514 American Wild Turkey Hunting Dog Association Mark Kakatsch, Oconomowoc, WI, 414-688-8936 Jon Freis, Maribel, WI, 920-776-1272 First Vice President Pat Quaintance, 88255 Happy Hollow Road, Bayfield, WI, 54814, Alexis K Allworden, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 715-451-1353 Challenge The Outdoors, Inc. (H) 715-779-5104 (C) 715-209-1799. Email: [email protected] Larry Laehn, Milton, WI, 920-540-9927 Tim Grunewald Sauk City, WI, 608-370-2535 Second Vice President Kevyn Quamme, W6970 Hwy B, Dalton, WI, 53926, (C) 608-209-3842 Diane Lee Oshkosh, WI, 920-216-8968 Izaak Walton League, Bill Cook Chapter Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Danielle Browne Saint Croix Falls, WI, 715-685-8129 Ronald Macdonald, Stevens Point, WI, 715-344-0054 Phil Lepinski Nekoosa, WI, 715-325-6349 Sturgeon for Tomorrow, North Chapter Secretary Connie Polzin, N10961 State Hwy 17, Gleason, WI, 54435, 715-360-3903 Jeff Williams DeForest, WI, 608-630-5365 Wayne Hoelzel, Menasha, WI, 920-725-1206 Email: [email protected] Wyatt Benton Stevens Point, WI, 920-585-7924 Trout Unlimited, Green Bay Chapter Chris Leighty Plover, WI, 608-206-3770 Paul Kruse, Green Bay, WI, 920-494-4220 Treasurer Dave Verhage, 1111 Chadwick Ct., Plover, WI 54467, (715) 344-3497. Brian Riske Manawa, WI, 920-538-4008 Email: [email protected] Matt Lallemont, Tomahawk, WI 715-218-5628 Walleyes for Tomorrow, Inc. Cody Kamrowski, Waunakee, WI 715-896-5445 Michael Arrowood, Oakfield, WI, 920-922-0905 Jessie Reindahl, Clear Lake, WI WI Association of Field Trial Clubs [email protected] Billy Ploucher, Appleton, WI, 920-257-4816 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LEGISLATION George Meyer, 201 Randolph Dr., Madison, WI 53717, (608) 516-5545. WI Association of Sporting Dog Clubs Pat Quaintance, 715-779-5104 Email:[email protected] HONORARY DIRECTORS BUSINESS MANAGER Richard Baudhuin WI Association of Beagle Clubs Ruth Ann Lee, PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955, (608) 635-0600. Email: [email protected] Don Camplin Phil Secker, Germantown, WI, 262-253-3602 Ken Zettlemeier WI Coon Hunters Association ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Betty Schneider-Borchert Dennis Roehrborn, Plymouth, WI, 920-467-3845 Lindsay Alt, PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955-0460, 608-635-0600 or 800-897-4161 Dan Gries WI Council of Sportfishing Organizations Email: [email protected] Martha Kilishek John Durben, Cecil, WI, 715-745-2248 Al Kube Vern Mangless WI Deer Hunters Inc. Dennis Hoffman, Neshkoro, WI, 920-293-4098 Jim Mense Norb Moes WI Federation of Great Lake Sport Fishing Clubs Wisconservation Ray Rheinschmidt Lynn Davis, Kenosha, WI, [email protected] JL Schneider WISCONSERVATION (USPS 108-190 ISSN 0164-3649) is published monthly for $25 per year by Wisconsin WI Hunter Ed Instructor Association Art Seidel Wildlife Federation, 213 North Main Street, Suite 100, PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955. Periodical postage paid John Plenke, Germantown, WI, 262-305-6648 Joe Zanter at Poynette, WI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WISCONSERVATION, WI Muzzleloaders Association Bucky Kilishek PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955. All communications regarding advertising, editorial, circulation and Wisconsin Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI, 608-868-2514 Wildlife Federation matters should be sent to PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955. Permission to reprint articles is Mary Cassidy normally given providing proper credit is given both publication and author. Views expressed by freelance writers Art Jorgenson WI Sharp Tailed Grouse Society Jim Evrard, Grantsburg, WI, 715-463-2446 are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the publication or the WWF. Catheriine Koss WI Taxidermist Association $25.00 of annual dues paid to Wisconsin Wildlife Federation entitles members to one year’s subscription Bucky/Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI, 920-734-8774 to Wisconservation. One year’s subscription to non-members—$25.00. HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS WI Trappers Association Printed by Walsworth Ripon, 656 S. Douglas St., Ripon, WI 54971. Joseph A. Gruber, Campbellsport, WI Scott McAuley, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 608-354-2725 Dr. Dan Trainer, UW-Stevens Point WI Woodland Owners Association WISCONSERVATION EDITOR Les Voigt Jim Swanson Steve Ring, Schiocton, WI, 920-735-9702 Phone: (715) 232-8266 PAST PRESIDENTS Wings Over WI [email protected] Bill Tollard, Omro, WI 920-379-3429 Burt Bushke, Mayville, WI, 920-387-5198 George Borchert, Oshkosh, WI, 920-539-7790 WI Chapter American Fisheries Society John Wagner, Oconomowoc, WI, 262-490-7213 Thomas Slawski, New Berlin, WI ASSOCIATE EDITOR Chuck Matyska, Cecil, WI, 715-745-6382 WI Division – Izaak Walton League of America Ralph Fritsch Jack Nissen, Dousman, WI, 262-370-8154 George Guyant, Amherst Junction, WI, 715-824-4205 (715) 850-2456 Lil Pipping, Elkhart Lake, WI, 920-876-4312 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Corky Meyer, Kewaskum, WI, 262-692-6054 WI Trapshooting Association Bruce Stitely, Tomahawk, WI, 715-453-5271 DISTRICT 7 Jerry Knuth, Plover, WI, 715-340-5414 DISTRICT 1 Dave Chingway, Watertown, WI, (920) 261-0379. James Weishan, Cambria, WI, 608-429-4610 WI Waterfowl Association Pat Quaintance, Bayfield, WI, (715) 779-5104. Kevyn Quamme, Sun Prairie, WI, (608) 209-3842. Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI Bruce Urben, Pulaski, WI, 920-660-2773 Alex Mertig, Mason, WI, (715) 413-0213. Mike Meyer, Watertown, WI, (920) 342-9439. Russell Hitz, Wheeler, WI, 715-632-2143 Tom Sklebar, Iron River, WI, (701) 320-4171. Jim Baldock, West Bend, WI, 262-335-3946 (715) 372-5494. DISTRICT 8 Ralph Fritsch, Townsend, WI, 715-850-2456 Steve Brasch, Dousman, WI, (262) 392-4196. Robert Miller, Sparta, WI, 608-269-6215 Scott Czehan, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 443-1054. DISTRICT 2 Doug Olson, Viroqua, WI Mark Kakatsch, Oconomowoc, WI (262) 567-1300. Nick Schertz, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 966-6116. Doug Johnson, Hartford, WI Connie Polzin, Gleason, WI, (715) 360-3903. James Wareing, Sussex, WI DISTRICT 9 Leo Roethe Maegan Loka, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 453-4223. Rick Lazarczyk, West Allis, WI, (414) 321-5750. Bill Buckley Gordon Merz, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 695-0060. Dick Hemp DISTRICT 3 Tracy Czechan, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 442-2583. Jim Swanson, Menomonie, WI, (715) 232-8266. Bob Lachmund Dean Borofka, Rice Lake, WI, (715) 234-6303. DISTRICT 10 Jerry Laudon Scott Humrickhouse, Altona, WI, (715) 833-7635. Jeff Johnson, North Freedom, WI, (608) 434-3896. Ron Piskula Tom Hauge, Prairie Du Sac, WI (608) 477-0537. Harold Spencer DISTRICT 4 Mark LaBarbera, Hazel Green, WI (520) 730-9252 Les Woerpel Delbert Dietzler, Rudolph, WI, (715) 421-2591. Dave Verhage, Plover, WI, (715) 344-3497. DISTRICT 11 Paul M. Chandler, Amherst, WI, (715) 824-2161. Keith Pamperin, Green Bay, WI, (920) 494-3990. Elmer Schill, DePere, WI, (920) 336-8117. DISTRICT 5 Tom Dennee, Hobart, WI, (920) 606-9595. Carl Gierke, Shiocton, WI, (920) 986-3272. DISTRICT 12 Craig Challoner, Omro, WI (920) 685-6185. Bob Ellingson, Lakewood, WI, (715) 276-7129. Jeff O’Brien, Shawano, WI, (715) 853-3392. Thomas Johnston, Niagara, WI, (859) 285-8978. Chuck Matyska, Cecil, WI, (715)-745-6382 DISTRICT 6 John Wetzel, Holmen, WI, (608) 526-4238. N.W.F. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Michelle Graff, LaCrosse, WI, (608) 797-1292. Jason Dinsmore, 199 Kristin Drive NW, Rochester, Dave Vetrano, Bangor, WI, (608) 461-1133. MN 55901. Office: (507) 206-3732. Cell: (517) 204- 8962. Email: [email protected].

WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Meeting Dave Verhage 715-344-3497 [email protected] Awards Lil Pippingpp g 920-876-4312 [email protected] OFFICE PHONE: BanquetMichell Michellee Graf Grafff 608 608-797-1292-797-1292 [email protected] 800-897-4161 - Toll Free BylawsBet Bettyty Bor Borchertchert 920 920-688-3122-688-3122 [email protected] CalendarO Openpen Conservation Leadership CorpsLil PPip Pippingping 92092 920-876-4312-87876-4312 [email protected] Dog AndyAnAndy Lew Lewandowskiewandndowski 26262 262-527-1988-527-7-1988 [email protected] WEB PAGE Education PaulPaul CCha Chandlerndler 715 715-824-21615-824-22161 Endangered ResourcesC Carlarl GGie Gierkerke 9 920-986-327220-9898636-32722 [email protected] ADDRESS: EnvironmentTo Tomm Jo Johnsonhnsoson 8859 859-285-8978-2285-89978 [email protected] www.wiwf.org Forestry and ParksJer Jerryry Knut Knuthh 715 715-340-5414-34340-54414 [email protected] Great LakesKei Keithth Pam Pamperinmperin 9 920-494-399020-494-3990 [email protected] Inland FisheriesGor Gordydy MerM Merzz 262 262-695-006062-695-0060 [email protected] MembershipKev Kevynevyn Qua Quammemme 608 608-209-3842-2099-3842 OFFICE NominatingC Craigraigg Cha Challonerllonener 920 920-685-6185-6-685-6185 [email protected] ADDRESS: Scholarship BettyBetty Bor Borchertorchert 92092 920-688-3122-688-3122 [email protected] Shooting RangeBi Billll To Tollardllard 920-379-342 920-379-34299 [email protected] PO Box 460 Waterfowl MarkMark Kak Kakatschatsch 414 414-688-8936-688-8936 [email protected] Wildlife Ralph Fritsch 715-850-2456 Poynette, WI 53955 Wisconservation Jim Swanson 715-232-8266 [email protected] WISCONSERVATION 3 March 2020

Conservation Leadership Corps Interested in being a leader in conservation? Interested in having your voice heard on conservation issues by Wisconsin and National policymakers? The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has created a Conservation Leadership Training Program just for you! Students in the Conservation Leadership Corps will receive training in conservation leadership, conservation policy development and how to advocate for sound conservation policies. Training will be provided by experienced conservation leaders. Training will provide an excellent opportunity to network with state, federal and private conservation organizations. All your expenses for involvement in the program will be paid for by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. At the successful completion of the program you will receive a $250 scholarship to further your conservation education! Chemical Insecticides and Herbicides We welcome applications from high school seniors and college freshman, y August of 1956 the heavy ticide Control Committee which was sophomore, and juniors. Please visit our website: www.wiwf.org for further use of DDT insecticide in the to set standards and restrictions on details. You may also contact the WWF Conservation Leadership Corps Bcontrol of Dutch Elm Disease use of insecticides in cities, villages, and Pine Budworm infestations and and non-crop areas outside of corpo- Coordinator at [email protected] or George Meyer, WWF control of tussock moth, tick control, rate limits, but not on crop lands. An Executive Director at [email protected] with any questions or to express even mosquito control was beginning ineffective pesticide bill was proposed your interest in the program. to turn up dead birds. The Federation in Wisconsin in 1961. On August of went back to the books and studied 1960 we received a request from Ra- General Information on the all it could find about the use of hy- chel Carson for some of our papers as drocarbon insecticides and herbicides, she said she was interested in them in Conservation Leadership Corps their effect on both the target species regard to her forthcoming book on pes- and on other wildlife and the possible ticides. Needless to say, we sent them The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF) is in the process of its seventh year as an excit- effects on humans. By 1949 the only to her. By 1962, Miss Carson’s “Silent ing program to assist in the development of future conservation leaders in Wisconsin, studies were very cursory and incom- Spring” was off the printers press and known as the Wisconsin Conservation Leadership Corps. (CLC). WWF has based the CLC plete and in some cases incomplete. on public book racks. It accomplished on a highly successful and similar project developed by the Conservation Federation of Harry Blagrough began researching in a few months what all the rest of Missouri, our counterpart organization. the pesticides a few years later. He us had been unable to do in over six The CLC is designed to provide expert training for seniors in high school along with col- concluded, “As in many other control years. lege freshmen, sophomores and juniors to develop leadership skills and techniques to operations involving insecticides, such RESOLUTION: Warden Service allow students the ability to analyze as well as develop conservation policies in his or her as spraying(for Dutch Elm Disease), if 100 years old. subject of interest. Students involved will also gain experience advocating their conser- widely adopted, introduced the possi- vation resolutions at the Annual Meeting for WWF. Successfully written and presented bility of serious damage to wild birds WHEREAS: The conservation war- conservation resolutions may be adopted by WWF to serve as official polices. and animals.” Blagrough’s studies also den group of the DNR was formed 100 showed that there was widespread loss years ago as strictly a game enforce- Training will be provided by current and former natural resource professionals in both of birds and animals way in excess of ment unit, and public, non-profit as well as private sectors. Students will be presented with real-world what any study before would admit. WHEREAS: Their duties have been experience and will receive feedback from professionals with the conservation policy Results of spraying or dusting with widened to include enforcement of en- process. Such interactions will be valuable to participants in relation to school success, Alderin, Dieldrin, and Endrin started vironmental laws, and future career aspirations, and involvement in organizations. to come in and showed lethal effects WHEREAS: This group of dedicat- It is anticipated that the eighth year of the program will take place during the 2020-2021 on wildlife. As these results started ed persons have performed all tasks academic year. Events will be scheduled for three weekends throughout the year. Con- piling up and indicating greater ef- assigned to them in an admirable servation resolution presentations conducted by those involved would be made at the fect as studies continued, it began to manner, and Annual Meeting of the Wildlife Federation in April 2021. Selected CLC candidates are en- be apparent that while some of the THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED couraged to attend three of the four events. All expenses encountered while participating hydrocarbons did not kill immediately, by the Executive Board of the Wiscon- in the CLC program will be covered by WWF. At the successful completion of the year, accumulative effects multiplied the sin Wildlife Federation convened at each participant will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment for the training program, toxicity and the retention in the body Stevens Point on June 9, 1979, that a letter of commendation for their resume portfolio and a $250 scholarship to advance and ultimately was just as deadly as if the Federation extend its congratula- their continuing education. larger doses had been spread initially. tions for 100 years of dedicated service In 1957 a bill was introduced in Con- and cooperation with the citizens of Interested CLC candidates should fill out the application on this page and send it to the gress to require study on the billions the State of Wisconsin to the Wardens CLC Coordinator, at [email protected] by May 31st, 2020. Candidates will of pounds of chemicals being used in of the State, and further That this be selected by June 15th, 2020. All applicants will be notified of the results. More detailed agriculture. In September of 1957, the resolution be sent to the DNR Board, information on the program will be provided to those selected over the 2020 summer. Federation began calling for a ban on Secretary Earl, Chief Warden Don Be- DDT. By mid 1958, Wisconsin came hgin, and all District Headquarters, as forth with a proposal for a Toxic Insec- well as to Governor Dreyfus.

Unity Through Wildlife Conservation Leadership Corps Application

e all have a wildlife story to tell. Harvesting a first deer to watching an ----The deadline date for applications is May 31st, 2020. osprey plunge into a body of water to catch a fish. In these politically di- visive times, there is an opportunity for American’s to unite through the W Please answer the following questions and limit your response to TWO pages in length. preservation of wildlife. Recently I was a part of a politically diverse group who ral- 1. What is your personal and professional interest in conservation? lied together to advocate to Members of Congress in DC on a wide array of conserva- 2. What would you say are the high points in your life related to conservation, either from an tion priorities. Among them, I was able to advocate for Recovering America’s Wildlife educational, personal, or organizational standpoint? Act (RAWA). RAWA or H.R.3742 is a piece of legislation that would allocate 1.4 billion 3. Why do you want to be a member of the Conservation Leadership Corps with the Wisconsin dollars annually to State, Tribal and Territorial natural resource and game manage- Wildlife Federation? What would you like to get out of the experience? ment agencies. This funding would be used to better implement State Wildlife Ac- 4. Why is the concept of a Wisconsin Conservation Leadership Corps important? tion Plans and provide the necessary resources for at-risk wildlife populations. 1/3 5. What role do you see conservation organizations have in the future of conservation in of wildlife species are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered unless proactive Wisconsin? measures are taken. These at-risk species are not pursued game species, but hold 6. Will you be willing and able to attend a majority of the training sessions? tremendous value to ensure the greater ecosystem we enjoy is healthy and balanced. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act has already made it through the House Background and Contact Information- Please include this information as part of your application: Natural Resource Committee (26 yay to 6 nay) and can now be Name: ______brought to a House Floor vote. RAWA currently has 129 demo- crat and 43 republican cosponsors and the Act will need at Street Address: ______least 200 cosponsors to be considered for a floor vote. This Act is revolutionary for wildlife man- City, State and Zip Code: ______agers throughout the United States and Email Address: ______makes political sense to the far reaches of the political spectrum. I Telephone Number: ______would highly recommend contacting your United States House Members Present School: ______and urge them to sign on as a cospon- Year in School (please specify whether high school or college): ______sor of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. **Please include a name and contact information for a reference related to your conservation interest. The reference can be a parent, teacher or other adult that you have had contact with related to conservation. The reference is a very important part of the application.

Cody Kamrowski Applications, preferably electronically, should be submitted to WWF Leadership Corps Coordinator, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Board of Directors at [email protected] or sent through mail to the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, 213 National Wildlife Federation Board of Directors N Main Street, Suite 100, PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955-0460. The Deadline is MAY 31st, 2020. Waunakee, WI WISCONSERVATION 4 March 2020 2020 WISCONSIN CONSERVATION HALL OF Information on In-Person and On-line FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED: Spring Hearing Input itizens can attend the Spring tend a Spring Hearing can provide input STEPHEN BORN, JENS JENSEN AND Hearings in person. Addition- through the online option (without the Cally, the Wisconsin Conserva- random verifiable number). This input STANLEY TEMPLE tion Congress (WCC) and the Wisconsin will be compiled and considered with the he Wisconsin Conservation Hall and other factors leading to species de- Department of Natural Resources (DNR) overall input but will be separate from of Fame (WCHF) celebrates the clines, and now serves as a Senior Fel- will be offering an online option for in- the county-specific (in -person) input Tyear of its 100th Inductee on low with The Aldo Leopold Foundation, dividuals who wish to provide input on The questions in the online option are April 25, 2020 in the Atrium at Sentry- researching, writing and speaking about the DNR, Natural Resources Board, and identical to the questions provided to in- World in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The Aldo Leopold WCC advisory questions through an al- person attendees through this question- public is invited to attend the 36th annu- ternate method. naire. Persons taking the online version al ceremony to join in celebrating three This year’s event reception begins at The online input option will go live at will be required to sign in to the survey, conservation leaders. 9:00 a.m., ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m., 7:00 pm on April 13, the same time the just as in-person attendees are required and luncheon begins at 1:00 p.m. The re- Spring Hearings begin, and will remain to sign in at the hearing. Stephen Born, a well-known UW- ception and ceremony are free; tickets open for three days (72 hours). There are some additional optional Madison professor who specialized in for the luncheon must be purchased in The link for providing online input demographic questions being asked environmental planning and worked on advance. More information and registra- will be posted on the Spring Hearing through the online input option which almost every aspect of water manage- tion are available at: bit.ly/WCHF2020 webpage at [https://dnr.wi.gov/About/ may be used as context to assist the ment, the Great Lakes, inland lakes, or WCHF.org/2020Induction WCC/springhearing.html] or go to DNR. DNR, NRB and the WCC when inter- groundwater, rivers and watersheds, in WI.GOV and search keywords “Spring preting the input. addition to loving all things trout. The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Hearings.” After In person attendees are reg- Fame was established in 1985 to show- Individuals in attendance at the istered they will be provided with one Jens Jensen, a landscape architect of case the conservation legacy of the state. Spring Hearing can choose to fill out the input form. The front will be used to the Upper Midwest who developed pub- The inductees have made valuable con- paper input form the night of the hearing provide input on Department of Natural lic parks, preserves, and private estates, tributions to conservation throughout or take a random verifiable number that Resources, Natural Resources Board and focusing on indigenous plants and the their professional and private lives. can be submitted using the online input Wisconsin Conservation Congress advi- location’s ecological features, who also WCHF President, Patty Dreier, remarks, option. The random verifiable number sory questions in the questionnaire. The founded the “school of the soil” in Door “Wisconsin is proud of its conservation will allow an individual’s input to be tal- back can be used to provide input on any County known as The Clearing. heritage which makes it even more sig- lied along with the input provided by in- citizen resolutions that are introduced nificant and exciting that we are reach- person attendees in the county in which on the floor this evening and are posted Stanley Temple, a UW-Madison pro- ing a milestone of our 100th Inductee they attended. at your county’s venue for your consid- fessor who studied endangered birds, this year.” Individuals who are unable to at- eration habitat fragmentation, invasive species

DNR Spring Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress County Meetings Monday, April 13, 2020, 7:00 p.m. Adams Adams County Community Center, 569 N. Cedar St., Adams, WI 53910 Ashland WITC-Ashland, Conference Center, 2100 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806 Barron Barron County Government Center, 335 E. Monroe Ave, Barron, WI 54812 Bayfield Bayfield County Courthouse, Board Room, 117 E. 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891 Brown NWTC - Green Bay Campus, 2740 W. Mason Street, SC130, Green Bay, WI 54307 Buffalo Alma High School, S1618 State Road 35, Alma, WI 54610 Burnett Burnett County Government Center, 7410 Cty Road K, Siren WI 54872 Calumet Calumet County Courthouse, 206 Court St., Rm. B025, Chilton, WI 53014 Chippewa Chippewa Falls Middle School Aud., 750 Tropicana Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Please Sign Petition Supporting Clark Loyal City Hall, 301 N Main Street, Loyal, WI 54446 Columbia Columbia County Health & Human Serv. Bld., 111 E. Mullet Street, Portage, WI 53901 Legislation Delisting the Wolf Crawford Prairie Du Chien High School Aud., 800 East Crawford St, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 Dane Waunakee High School Perf. Arts Center, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 he Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has been a strong supporter of delisting the Dodge Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center Aud., N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI 53032 wolf from the Federal Endangered Species Act. Delisting is sound science and Door Sturgeon Bay High School Commons, 1230 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Thas been recommended by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Depart- Douglas Northwestern Elementary School, 10462 US Highway 2, Poplar, WI 54864 ments of Natural Resources in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. Dunn Dunn County Fish and Game Clubhouse, 1600 Pine Ave, Menomonie, WI, 54751 Eau Claire Chippewa Valley Tech College, Rm 30, 620 West Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI, 54701 Hunter Nation, with a grant from Big Game Forever, has organized a petition drive Florence Florence Nat. Res. & Wild Rivers Interp. Center, 5631 Forestry Dr., Florence, WI 54121 to promote passage of Senate Bill 3140, introduced by Senators Mike Lee (Utah) and Fond du Lac Theisen Middle School, Auditorium, 525 E Pioneer Rd, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 Forest Crandon School District, 9750 US Highway 8 W, Crandon, WI 54520 Ron Johnson (WI). The bill is titled “The American Wild Game and Livestock Protec- Grant Lancaster Community Schools Auditorium, 925 West Maple Street, Lancaster, WI 53813 tion Act” and will remove the wolves In Wisconsin, Michigan and and Minnesota from Green Monroe Middle School Auditorium, 1510 13th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 the Federal Endangered Species List as proposed by the Department of the Interior. Green Lake Green Lake School, 612 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI 54941 This will give wildlife management of wolves back to state fish and game agencies. Iowa Dodgeville High School Gymnasium, 916 W. Chapel Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533 Iron Iron County Memorial Building, 201 Iron Street, Hurley, WI 54534 To sign the petition, Google: Jackson Black River Falls Middle School, 1202 Pierce St., Black River Falls, WI 54615 https://hunternation.org/responsible-predator-management/ Jefferson Jefferson High School, 700 W Milwaukee Street, Cafeteria Room, Jefferson, WI 53549 The petition may also be accessed at hunternation.org Juneau Olson Middle School, 508 Grayside Avenue, Mauston, WI 53948 Kenosha Kenosha County Center, Hearing Room, 19600 75th Street, Bristol, WI 53104 Senate Bill 3140 is currently in the Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Kewaunee Kewaunee High School, 911 3rd Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216 Works. La Crosse Onalaska High School - Performing Arts Center, 700 Hilltopper Pl., Onalaska, WI 54650 Lafayette Ames Road Multi-Purpose Building, 11974 Ames Road, Darlington, WI, 53530 Langlade Antigo High School, Volm Theater, 1900 Tenth Ave., Antigo, WI 54409 Lincoln Merrill High School Auditorium, 1201 North Sales Street, Merrill, WI 54452 Manitowoc UWGB Manitowoc Campus, 705 Viebahn St, Manitowoc WI 54220 Marathon DC Everest Middle School, 9302 Schofield Ave, Schofield, Wisconsin 54476 Marinette Wausaukee High School, N11941 US Highway 141, Wausaukee, WI 54177 Marquette Montello High School, 222 Forest Lane, Montello, WI 53949 Menominee Menominee County Courthouse, W3269 Courthouse Lane, Keshena, WI 54135 Milwaukee Cudahy High School, 4950 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy, WI 53110 Monroe Meadowview School, Auditorium, 1225 North Water Street, Sparta, WI 54656 Oconto Suring High School, 411 Algoma St, Suring, WI 54174 Oneida James Williams Middle School, 915 Acacia Ln, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Outagamie Appleton North High School, North Aud., 5000 North Ballard Road, Appleton, WI 54913 Ozaukee Webster Middle School, Commons, W75N624 Wauwatosa Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012 Pepin Pepin County Government Center, 740 7th Ave West, Durand, WI 54736 Pierce Ellsworth High School, 323 West Hillcrest St, Ellsworth, WI 54011 Polk Unity High School, 1908 WI-46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Portage Ben Franklin Junior High, 2000 Polk St, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Price Price County Courthouse, Board Room 101, 126 Cherry Street, Phillips, WI 54555 Racine Union Grove High School, Theater, 3433 S. Colony Ave (STH 45), Union Grove, WI 53182 Richland Richland Cnty Courthouse Court Room, 181 W. Seminary St., Richland Center, WI 53581 Rock Craig High School- Small Auditorium, 401 S Randall Ave, Janesville, WI, 53545 Rusk Ladysmith High School, Auditorium, 1700 Edgewood Ave East, Ladysmith, WI 54848 Sauk UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk Cnty (Room A104), 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI 53913 New DNR Chief Warden Casey Krueger spoke to the WWF Board of Directors at their Sawyer Winter School Auditorium, 6585 West Grove Street, Winter, WI 54896 February 14th Board Meeting. Warden Krueger detailed his career as a DNR Warden Shawano Shawano Middle School - LGI Room, 1050 S Union St, Shawano, WI 54166 Sheboygan Plymouth High School, 125 South Highland Ave, Plymouth, WI 53073 where his first assignment was in Mountain, WI. He later worked in Portage and Park St. Croix St Croix Central High School - Commons, 1751 Broadway St, Hammond, WI 54015 Falls. Warden Krueger described how technology has changed the job of being a Taylor Medford Senior High Theater Room, 1015 West Broadway St., Medford, WI 54451 warden. He detailed a new computer modeling program that very accurately recre- Trempealeau Arcadia High School, Room 219, 756 Raider Dr., Arcadia, WI 54612 ates hunting accident scenes from field data. Warden Krueger also spoke about Vernon Vernon County Court House, 400 Court House Square St, Viroqua, WI 54665 the update to the Strategic Planning Process that is currently underway. Warden Vilas St. Germain Elementary School, Gymnasium, 8234 Hwy 70 W., St. Germain, WI. 54558 Krueger noted that the most likely goals of the process include: enhance safety, Walworth Delavan-Darien High School, Large Meeting Room, 150 Cumming St., Delavan, WI 53115 opportunity and enjoyment of outdoor recreational experiences in Wisconsin. En- Washburn Spooner High School Auditorium, 801 Cty Hwy A, Spooner, WI 54801 hance public safety by being ready to respond to emergencies and natural disas- Washington Kewaskum High School, 1510 Bilgo Lane, Kewaskum, WI 53040 ters. Protect health and environment through clean water, air, and land. Maintain Waukesha Waukesha West High School, Auditorium, 3301 Saylesville Road, Waukesha, WI 53189 healthy and diverse fish and wildlife populations and habitats. Lead by example in Waupaca Waupaca High School, E2325 King Road, Waupaca, WI 54981 conservation and pass on the conservation ethic to future generations. Provide our Waushara Waushara Cnty Courthouse, Rm 265, 209 S. Saint Marie St, Wautoma, WI 54982 people with fulfilling careers while leading, adapting and managing the organization Winnebago Webster Stanley Middle School, 915 Hazel Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901 to achieve our mission. Wood Pittsville High School - Auditorium, 5407 1st Ave, Pittsville, WI 54466 WISCONSERVATION 5 March 2020

th Affiliate Clubs and Deadline March 12 Associate Membership The Federation’s Awards Committee solicits/invites your participation to nominate person(s) and organizations for the 2020 W.W.F. Conservation Achievement Awards Program!

CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR FOREST CONSERVATIONIST For the outstanding overall conservation efforts OF THE YEAR and achievements in any field of natural resource For outstanding effort in forest conservation and man- management, for a significant contribution to the agement. Eligible areas of effort include tree planting, cause of conservation, or for meaningful progress or timber stand improvement and other management achievement toward a solution of a major conservation practices with emphasis on the development of the problem in the state during the past year. Nominees multiple uses on forest lands. The recipient may be a from all other categories can be considered for the public or private landowner, an individual, business Conservationist of the Year Award. or someone involved in the administration of forestry programs. HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATOR CONSERVATION OF THE YEAR LAND AND WATER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR For outstanding efforts by an individual volunteer CONSERVATIONIST OF THE For outstanding contributions to the conservation of or organization over an extended period of time in YEAR natural resources by an organization in the state for an the education of hunter safety. Also such efforts by (2 categories) extended period of time.Statewide or local organizations an individual or organization that has developed an For outstanding contributions to the conservation of including sportsmen’s clubs or civic organizations are innovative and successful method of educating novice our land or water. Recipient could be a landowner, eligible. The recipient should have demonstrated keen hunters in hunter safety. administrator, technician or organization involved interest in projects and programs within the state which with such things as watershed management, soil deal with significant natural resource or issues. CONSERVATION conservation measures, wetlands or estuarine conservation, wild rivers protection and protection COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR of surface or groundwater water quality or quantity For outstanding conservation efforts by a person, standards. CONSERVATION LEGISLATOR group, newspaper, magazine, radio, television station or OF THE YEAR a form of social media in the state. The recipient of this For outstanding legislative accomplishment during their award may be any recognized communication medium WARDEN OF THE YEAR career which has made a significant contribution to the within the state that has accomplished a high degree of For outstanding efforts relating to environmental and preservation and management of our state’s natural public awareness of the importance of natural resource conservation law enforcement, community outreach resources. conservation. and educational programs.

CONSERVATION EDUCATOR YOUTH CONSERVATIONIST WILDLIFE OR FISHERIES OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR CONSERVATIONIST For outstanding efforts in conservation and For the outstanding conservation effort by a person who OF THE YEAR environmental education. The recipient may be an did not attain the age of 19 during the past year – Youth individual or organization that has demonstrated groups acting together in a conservation program are For outstanding efforts and accomplishments in making successful education techniques and accomplishments also eligible. The winner should have demonstrated a signiﬁcant contribution to the management and/or relating to the use and/or conservation of natural ability, leadership, and accomplishment in any phase of restoration of wildlife resources in Wisconsin. resources. conservation, either individually or as a group.

Conservation Achievement Awards OFFICIAL CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS! Wisconsin Wildlife Federation For presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. PO Box 460 What is a resolution? Poynette, WI 53955-0460 • A formal, written motion which follows a specific format. www.wiwf.org Why submit a resolution? • To set a course of action for the WWF Board of Directors to follow. OFFICIAL NOMINATION APPLICATION • To set and express an opinion of the WWF. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation invites you to nominate a person or group Who can submit a resolution? who has shown outstanding conservation effort and achievement in any of • Any affiliate organization of WWF, regardless of size. the categories listed. To make a nomination, send one copy of this form and • Any member of the WWF Board of Directors. a copy of a résumé. Attach all supporting documents and send to the above • Any individual associate or sustaining member – please contact an address. Deadline for receiving nominations is March 12, 2020. Associate Director or District Director to submit it on your behalf. Name of Nominee ______Phone ______How should a resolution be submitted? • Typed on official organization letterhead preferred. Address ______• Signed by the author and/or officer of the submitting organization. City/State/Zip______• Mailed to the WWF office. • Postmarked no later than March 12, 2020. Award Nominated For ______(For each nomination you must use a separate form. Please specify one of What topics should resolutions deal with? the categories for which the nomination is made.) • Issues pertaining to natural resources and their management or the environment. Nomination Made By (Name) ______• Issues of importance to the entire state. Address ______Mail your resolutions to: City/State/Zip______Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Attn: Resolutions Please Note Following Instructions: PO Box 460 Poynette, WI 53955-0460 1. Please read the general rules carefully. 2. Follow the outline covering the category for which the nomination is being made. Contact the office for additional information or for specific writing format guidelines. 3. Attach typewritten copy of a résumé of achievements. 4. Include organizational memberships, affiliations, past achievements for which nomination is based on. (800) 897-4161 WISCONSERVATION 6 March 2020 Hunters Register 3,792 Birds During 2019 Fall Turkey Hunt

About the Program/Event: Open to new or “novice” hunters at least 10 years of age. We strongly encourage participation of anyone interested who has never hunted turkeys before! Age does not matter. A parent or adult chaperon is encouraged to participate as well. Hunter safety is not required, but hunters will need to have a WI DNR # (can obtain at no cost by simply calling WI DNR). Participants are paired with an adult mentor with a minimum of 5 years turkey hunting experience to teach and show them all about turkey hunting. Thursday Night Event: Participants are required to attend a fun filled educational/training session on the Thursday, April 2th.. Thursday night activities include meeting the mentors, firearm safety and sighting in/shooting of guns, dinner, turkey hunting rules & regulations and safety by WI DNR Wardens, a talk on turkey biology by a UWSP wildlife biologist, Turkey hunting 101 seminar, Tips on Bow Hunting Turkeys, raffles and prizes. Range time will begin at 4pm with dinner/education sessions starting at approximately 5pm. The Hunt: The hunt itself takes place on Saturday April 4th and Sunday April 5th. Time and place arranged by mentor. Both days of the hunt all are encouraged to meet back at Brooks Farms Club around noon for provided lunch, hunt stories, weighing of birds, photos, and raffles! A tom turkey displaying in fallPhoto credit: Jerry Davis Location: Brooks Farms located at N1757 County Rd A, Waupaca, WI 54981 (located ADISON, Wis. - With another cade, we have seen a steady decline in approx 2 miles south of Waupaca Fleet Farm at intersection of highways 10 & A). wild turkey season complete, the number of turkeys harvested in the Mthe Wisconsin Department of fall,” said Mark Witecha, DNR upland Natural Resources reports hunters reg- wildlife ecologist. “Reductions in har- The event is provided at no cost to the participants and provides a turkey tag (license) for istered 3,792 birds during the fall 2019 vest over the last 10 years are largely each participant. Hunters should bring clothing, boots, gloves and hat appropriate for weather wild turkey season. due to a decline in hunter participation conditions, camouflage or dark outer clothing, snacks, shooting stick and weapon (gun, bow, There were 74,775 harvest authoriza- and effort. The annual fall hunter survey crossbow). Specific hunt times and any gear that may be need are to be arranged by the mentor tions were issued for the 2019 fall sea- shows continued declines in fall turkey and hunter. son, an increase of 860 from 2018. Of hunter numbers and a larger portion of If interested in participating as Hunter, Mentor or Sponsor, please call/text those sold in 2019, 70,084 were awarded those hunters are pursuing turkeys sec- a fall turkey license and 4,691 were sold ondary to other species.” Charlie Wanty at 715.281.8862 over the counter as bonus harvest autho- The wild turkey is truly one of Wis- rizations. consin’s wildlife management success As in 2018, the fall turkey drawing stories. A key role in the success of the was waived in 2019. Anyone with a fall wild turkey management program can turkey license and stamp was awarded be attributed to hunters through their one harvest authorization for the zone of purchase of the Wild Turkey Stamp their choice. In addition to the harvest which provides vital financial support authorization included with a fall turkey in providing for future opportunities for license, a total of 13,000 bonus harvest turkey management and hunting in Wis- authorizations were available for pur- consin. chase in zones 1-4. Since wild turkeys were first suc- With a difference of only 10 more cessfully reintroduced into Wisconsin in birds registered, the fall harvest in 2019 1976, population levels continue to in- was almost identical to 2018. There were crease and expand statewide. Successful 3,782 turkeys registered during the 2018 restoration of the wild turkey resulted Find us on Facebook to learn more and see past videos! fall season. This season’s harvest success from tremendous hunter and landowner rate was 5.1%, also equal to 2018. The support, good survival and high-quality success rate is calculated based on the habitat. The DNR first initiated a fall number of harvest authorizations sold turkey season in 1989 after an increase THRIVENT CHOICE and is not corrected for non-participa- and expansion of turkeys throughout the tion. state. Since then, hunters have been able Thanking Thrivent Financial For Supporting The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. “Although this year’s fall harvest is to pursue turkeys during both fall and Special Thanks To Those Thrivent Customers Who Elect To Provide “Choice nearly identical to 2018, over the last de- spring seasons. Dollars” Which In Turn Help Fund The Federation’s Conservation Programs. Philanthropy Is An Important Part Of Thrivent Financial’s Mission. Thrivent Attention Trappers: Changes To Otter Season Choice Is An Elective That Eligible Thrivent Stakeholders Can Use To Benefit Non-Profit Organziations. DNR Moving To Bag Limit/Quota For Otter The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Is A 501-C3 And Is On Thrivent’s Approved “By moving to a bag limit, we List For The Choice Program. If You Are A Thrivent Customer And Would Like are simplifying the process for trappers. There will no longer be To Participate In The Federation’s Conservation Efforts, Take A Look At The an application deadline to remem- Thrivent Choice Option. Thrivent ber or physical permits to wait for Sevice Associates Can Give You A Quick in the mail,” said Shawn Rossler, Read On Your Account And Answer Any DNR furbearer specialist. “The Questions. Their Phone Number Is department can still regulate harvest by restricting the total num- 800-847-4836. ber of otter that can be harvested each season by using a statewide quota.” Two otter harvest authorizations per trapping license will be In the picture are: Bradley Varner, trea- issued for the 2020-21 season and surer of CLC ex. Board excepting a $250 Wisconsin trappers will now receive two otter can be used in either the Northern check from Lil Pipping, President of the permits with their trapping license. Photo and/or the Southern otter zone. Tri-County Sportswomen, LLC. credit: DNR The key point to remember is that Tri-County is donating to CLC in hopes ADISON, Wis. - The Wiscon- each harvest authorization permits the that other clubs will also donate to the sin Department of Natural take of one otter - just like with a tag. CLC program. CLC students are the fu- MResources will shift to a bag For each otter registered, trappers ture of WWF. We need to support this limit/quota in November. This change is will use their unique harvest authori- program and encourage our youth to get intended to simplify regulations while zation number to begin the harvest re- involved with WWF. maintaining safeguards that ensure the porting process in GameReg. Trappers river otter population remains abun- will also need to provide the county and dant. game management unit of harvest dur- “River otters are found throughout ing the harvest reporting process. the state and appear to be thriving,” Physical registration with a con- said Dr. Nathan Roberts, DNR furbearer servation warden or other authorized th Annual Sportsmans research scientist. “We use multiple in- DNR staff is still a mandatory require- formation sources to assess otter popu- ment. Trappers must report their ot- 12 lations and the sustainability of otter ter by phone or online within 24 hours harvests.” of harvest. These requirements allow Rummage Sale Annual harvest goals and permit the department to monitor otter har- availability are determined based on vest throughout the season. If the har- Saturday April 4, 2020 the best available scientific data. Dur- vest approaches the season quota, the ing recent trapping seasons, the number department can shut down the season 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. of otter permits available exceeded the early to ensure the approved quota isn’t number of applicants. As a result, many exceeded. applicants receiving two permits. Trapping is one of the oldest forms Beaver Dam Legion - 300 Beichl Avenue Trappers interested in harvesting ot- of hunting. Trapping in Wisconsin is ter are no longer required to apply for a highly regulated to ensure that wildlife river otter permit. Instead, otter harvest management goals are met and healthy Beaver Dam, WI authorizations will be issued to trappers populations are sustained. New trappers when they purchase their trapping li- must pass a Trapper Education course cense. before purchasing a trapping permit. WISCONSERVATION 7 March 2020 President’s Budget Slashes Essential Mining Near Boundary Waters Is Water, Wildlife Conservation Programs “Unacceptable” ASHINGTON, D.C. — The a single open pit mine above this water- ASHINGTON, D.C. — The heritage.” National Wildlife Federation shed could pollute the pristine waters president’s budget proposal The president’s budget request also applauded testimony by for- forever. That must never be allowed to takes aim at America’s most takes aim at federal programs that keep W W mer U.S. Forest Service Chief Thomas happen.” successful and important programs that nature and wildlife within reach for all Tidwell and echoed his support for leg- “This wilderness area is a national invest in wildlife conservation, protect Americans. The National Wildlife Fed- islation introduced by Representative treasure that provides world-class camp- communities from severe storms and eration highlighted the proposed cuts to Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), which would ing, hiking, paddling, fishing and hunt- disasters and safeguard clean drinking the Land and Water Conservation Fund, withdraw mineral rights from 234,000 ing for thousands of families every year,” water and public lands. The National which urgently needs permanent, man- acres near the Boundary Waters Canoe said Jason Dinsmore, director of conser- Wildlife Federation urged Congress to datory funding to support and safeguard Area Wilderness and protect the area’s vation partnerships in Minnesota for the set aside the president’s request, includ- local parks, trails, public lands and out- pristine waters from mining. The legis- National Wildlife Federation. “Represen- ing steep cuts to the Interior Department door spaces across the country. lation is in response to an announcement tative McCollum’s legislation will protect and Environmental Protection Agency “The wildly popular Land and Water by the Trump administration to renew Minnesota’s vibrant outdoor recreation budgets, and to invest in programs that Conservation Fund is America’s most copper mining leases in the headwaters, industry and more than 200,000 acres of reliably deliver results for people and successful and effective tool for keep- which flow into the wilderness area. public land and water from the devastat- wildlife alike. ing nature and wildlife within reach for “Sulfide-ore copper mining in the wa- ing effects of copper sulfide mining.” “This proposal is like cutting the fire millions of Americans. Period. That’s tershed of the Boundary Waters is unac- The Boundary Waters Canoe Area department’s budget as fires are burning why the Trump budget request — and ceptable,” concluded Tidwell at a House Wilderness, located within Superior Na- all over town. To propose a 27 percent cut its refusal to support permanent, man- Natural Resources Subcommittee hear- tional Forest, is the most visited wilder- to the Environmental Protection Agency datory funding for the Land and Water ing. “The risks are high. The rewards ness area in the country. Encompassing and a 13 percent cut to the Department Conservation Fund — is so telling,” said are low. And our ability to fix anything over a million acres of pristine water and of the Interior — after another year of Laura Daniel Davis, chief of policy and when it goes wrong is non-existent with- woodlands, it provides habitat for 230 horrific, climate-fueled floods, fires, hur- advocacy at the National Wildlife Fed- out compromising the very wilderness species of wildlife. The area also con- ricanes and water crises, and during a eration. “Budgets reflect our values, and characteristics that we are legally and tains one-fifth of all fresh water in the growing wildlife crisis — is incredibly ir- this sends a clear and disconcerting mes- ethically required to protect.” National Forest Service system. responsible. To make matters worse, the sage to Americans about how the Trump “The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Acid mine runoff from a copper sul- deepest cuts are proposed for state-level Administration values our public lands is a paradise for outdoor recreationists fide mine site would pose serious risks programs and on-the-ground projects and wildlife heritage.” of all ages with remote landscapes and to aquatic life, a decline in water qual- that are desperately needed to improve The Land and Water Conservation nearly 2,000 pristine lakes that offer ity and other severe environmental im- public health and resilience in local com- Fund uses fees from offshore oil and gas excellent hunting and fishing opportu- pacts. In 2016, a U.S. Forest Service munities,” said Collin O’Mara, president revenues — at no cost to taxpayers — to nities,” said Aaron Kindle, senior man- study found that allowing a sulfide ore and CEO of the National Wildlife Feder- invest in local parks, trails, public lands ager for Western sporting campaigns at mine within the same watershed as the ation. “We urge Congress to set aside the and outdoor spaces. Since its inception, the National Wildlife Federation. “The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilder- president’s budget request and instead the program has provided more than $18 Boundary Waters provide outstanding ness could “cause serious and irreplace- invest in reducing climate pollution, bol- billion to support wildlife habitat and habitat for moose, bear, otters, lynx, able harm to this unique, iconic, and ir- stering community resilience, protecting outdoor recreation areas in every county wolves and dozens of other species. Even replaceable wilderness area.” clean drinking water, safeguarding wild- in the nation. Congress permanently re- life and conserving America’s outdoor authorized the program in early 2019. Fall Waterfowl Hunting Season Public Hearing Schedule Available Now ADISON, Wis. - Pub- Mlic hearings for Wisconsin’s proposed 2020 waterfowl season structure will be held March 9-12. After public comments have been collected, the final season structure will be set by the Natural Resources Board at its Apr. 9-10 meeting in Madison. “The 2020 waterfowl seasons will be based on the 2019 continental waterfowl population estimates, Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to participate in season which were at near- structure hearings this springPhoto credit: Matt Gross record estimates since U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) BC141., 5 N. Systems Dr.; and surveys began 64 years ago. With above- • Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., average precipitation last fall and this Pewaukee - Wildwood Lodge, N14 winter in Wisconsin, we expect popula- W24121 Tower Place. tions to remain high in 2020. If we have The department will accept public favorable conditions this fall, hunters comments on the proposed waterfowl can expect good waterfowl hunting op- season structure at each public hearing. portunities,” said Taylor Finger, DNR If you would like to provide input direct- migratory game bird ecologist. ly or are unable to attend a hearing, com- Fall Waterfowl Hunting Season Pub- ments will be accepted through midnight lic Hearing Schedule: Friday, March 13. • Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., La Written comments can be sent to Tay- Crosse. - State Office Building, lor Finger or Jeff Williams, Wisconsin Rooms B-19 and B-20, 3550 Mor- DNR, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, mon Coulee Rd.; via email to Taylor Finger or Jeff Wil- • Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m., Rice liams or by calling 608-266-8841 or 608- Lake - AmeriVu Inn, 1710 South 261-6458. Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Main Street; To view and provide input for the • Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Ap- 2020 waterfowl season options online, Shooting Range Seminar pleton - Fox Valley Technical Col- visit the DNR website. March 28, 2020 • 8:30am – 4pm lege, D.J. Bordini Center, Room Green Bay DNR Regional Service Center 2984 Shawano Ave WWF Youth in the Outdoors Program Grants Green Bay WI 54313 United States Grants of up to $250 for a Youth Events that include hunting, fishing, trapping and other outdoor skills $20 fee (covers lunch and all refreshments) (Speaker fees, room rental and course materials are free) Topics Covered Include: • Range Safety • How to Prevent Challenges to Range • Security and Safety Operation • Range Protection • Standard Operating Procedures and • Sound Signage • Funding Sources • The best way to stay open • Lead and other Environmental Factors • Target Placement • Club Finances Signup Deadline is March 13, 2020 Signup by emailing Lindsay Alt, WWF Business Manager at: Apply now. Deadline in April 1, 2020 [email protected] or calling 608-635-0600 For application forms and rules see: https://wiwf.org/wp- Presenters: Jeff Nass, Nass Consulting, LLC; Emily Lehl, Wisconsin DNR content/uploads/2019/06/Youth-Grant-Application-2020.pdf WISCONSERVATION 8 March 2020 2019 Calendar Donors WWF “Kitchen News” Platinum Jon’s Sport Shop Oshkosh, WI Ecklund Motorsports Oshkosh, WI Variations on the All-American Hamburger Fallin Fowl Outfitters Fredonia, WI Dave Verhage Plover, WI Juicy Lucy Gold ¼ lb hamburger divided into two equal parts Becoming An Outdoor Woman Stevens Point, WI 1 slice American cheese Nicky Boy Charter Fishing Services Port Washington, WI Mathews Bow Sparta, WI Jeff O’Brien, CNH Outdoors Shawano, WI Form the two parts hamburger into patties place American cheese in Lake Superior Bluetick kennel Bayfield, WI center of one patty. Smoosh two patties together-especially the edges and grill or broil. Bronze Tri-County Sportswomen Sheboygan Falls, WI Lil Pipping Elkhart Lake, WI Grannies Famous Burgers Sheboygan County Conservation Assoc. Sheboygan Falls, WI 1 lb hamburger Jim Swanson Menomonie, WI ½ cup ketchup Hotel Mead Wisconsin Rapids, WI ¼ cup mustard Keith & Judy Pamperin Green Bay, WI 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Bill Tollard Omro, WI Mix all ingredients together and form into patties and grill or broil. 2019 WWF BANQUET DATES Bacon stuffed Burgers DISTRICT CONTACT DATE LOCATION 4 bacon strips ¼ grated Parmesan cheese District 3 North Brian Hobbs March 14, 2020 Crickets Bar & Grill (Osceola) 715-417-0940 Amery, WI ¼ cup chopped onion ½ teaspoon pepper [email protected] 1 4 oz can mushroom finely ¼ teaspoon garlic powder District 4 East Gary Fitzgerald Sept. 5, 2019 Shooter’s chopped 2 tablespoons steak sauce (Plover) 715-824-6310 Plover, WI 2 lbs hamburger [email protected] District 4 West Randy Teresinski April 4, 2020 American Legion (Neillsville) 715-897-8832 Loyal, WI Cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels, drain pan, but leave District 5 Jerry Lingnofski March 26, 2020 Romys Nitingale some bacon grease and saute onion in drippings, crumble bacon and (Fox Valley) 920-841-8427 (New Location) mix with mushrooms. In a large bowl mix burger, cheese, pepper, [email protected] Black Creek, WI garlic powder and steak sauce. Shape into 16 patties. Divide bacon/ District 6 Michelle Graff February 1, 2020 Fox Hollow Banquet Facility mushroom mixture on 8 patties. Smoosh remaining patties on top of (LaCrosse) 608-797-1292 LaCrosse, WI [email protected] bacon mix patties seal edges tightly. Grill. Serve on toasted buns. District 6 Ed Rollins March 7, 2020 Castle Hill Supper Club (Black River Falls) 715-964-1263 Merrillan, WI [email protected] Blues Burgers District 8 Greg Kronschnabel March 13, 2020 Ingleside Hotel ½ lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced ¼ teaspoon salt (Oconomowoc/ 262-719-4530 Pewaukee, WI Pewaukee) [email protected] 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 ½ lbs burger Cayenne pepper to taste District 9 Tracey Czechan March 6, 2020 Hilton Garden Inn (Milwaukee) 262-442-2583 Milwaukee, WI ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 oz crumbled blue cheese [email protected] ½ teaspoon paprika BBQ sauce Statewide Wayne Thayer January 25, 2020 Ho Chunk Casino ¼ teaspoon chili powder (WI Dells) 608-754-4965 Wisconsin Dells, WI [email protected] Saute the mushroom in butter until tender. In large bowl mix burger and spices and form into 8 thin patties. Sprinkle half the patties with blue cheese. Place remaining patties on top of blue cheese and smoosh together especially the edges. Grill or broil for ten minutes or till desired doneness, top with BBQ sauce and mushrooms, place on a February 2020 toasted bun. Calendar Winners

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