FEBRUARY 2016 VOLUME 43 NUMBER 2
Baiting and Feeding Ban in Oneida, Forest and Vilas Counties
WDNR 1/2016 in counties or portions of counties within a 10-mile radius of a captive or free-roaming domestic or HINELANDER, Wis. – A ban on bait- wild animal that tests positive for CWD or tuber- Ring for hunting and feeding deer for rec- culosis. As of Jan. 11, baiting and feeding of deer reational viewing or other purposes in will be prohibited in 41 Wisconsin counties. Oneida, Forest and Vilas counties will take effect Individuals may still feed birds and small mam- Jan. 11, 2016 due to the detection of chronic wast- mals, provided the feeding devices are within 50 ing disease in captive white-tailed deer on private yards of a human dwelling and at a sufficient land in Oneida County reported in December. height or design to prevent access by deer. Forest and Vilas counties are within a 10-mile For more information regarding baiting and radius of the Oneida County property on which a feeding regulations and CWD in Wisconsin, visit CWD-positive deer was found. State law requires the department's website, dnr.wi.gov, and search that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Re- keywords "bait" and "CWD" respectively. sources enact a ban on feeding and baiting of deer
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Volunteers Needed for MacKenzie Center’s Maple Education Program
ADISON – Volunteers are needed to help students from Maround south central Wisconsin learn the process and his- tory of making maple syrup in Wisconsin. Each spring the Department of Natural Resources MacKenzie Cen- ter welcomes more than 1,200 students to participate in an annual Maple Education Program. The students and volunteers tap more than 100 trees in the center’s sugar bush, or grove of maple trees, typically collecting around 1,000 gallons of sap and producing 35 to 40 gallons of pure maple syrup. The education program begins in March and volunteers are needed in many areas. Volunteers will be trained to conduct student tours, boil sap, process maple syrup, and/or assist with other behind the scenes sugar bush duties. Volunteers are needed throughout the month of March. Maple field trips occur twice a day, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in March. Volunteers can sign up for just a few days or for the entire month of the education program. Many education volunteers will participate in three or more days throughout the month. “No previous experience is necessary, but we do caution that this experience is addicting,” said Ruth Ann Lee, who co-leads the educa- tion program at the center. “This is a great chance to learn from expe- rienced volunteers and try something new.” Training sessions are scheduled for February 23 and 25 from 9 a.m. until noon. People interested in this opportunity should contact MacKenzie Volunteers are need to assist with the 2016 Maple Festival at Center staff via email at [email protected] or call the MacKenzie Center. WDNR Photo 608-635-8112 prior to Feb. 15. The MacKenzie Center is located two miles east of Poynette on County Road CS. WISCONSERVATION 2 February 2016
* * * OFFICERS * * * ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS STATE AFFILIATES Craig Challoner, Omro, WI DIRECTORS/REPRESENTATIVES President George Borchert, 7420 US Hwy 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902, (920) 688-3122. Email: Bob Chojnowski, Plover, WI [email protected] American Wild Turkey Hunting Dog Association Jim Huhn, Watertown, WI Jon Freis, Maribel, WI, 920-776-1272 Roxanne Taylor, Plymouth, WI First Vice President Bill Tollard, 4630 Friedrich Ave., Omro, WI 54963, (920) 379-3429. Challenge The Outdoors, Inc. Pat Ramirez, Waldo, WI Email: [email protected] Larry Laehn, Milton, WI, 920-540-9927 Jacob Marty, Monticello, WI Bill Tollard, Omro, WI Izaak Walton League, Bill Cook Chapter Second Vice President Gary Dieck, E2326 Crandall, Wonewoc, WI 53968, (608) 464-3290. Ronald Macdonald, Stevens Point, WI, 715-344-0054 Email: [email protected] Andy Lewandowski, Muskego, WI Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI Sturgeon for Tomorrow, North Chapter Secretary Jack Nissen, 1811 W. Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI 53118, (262) 370-8154. Email: Richard Baudhuin, Sturgeon Bay, WI Wayne Hoelzel, Menasha, WI, 920-725-1206 [email protected] Cody Kamrowski, Stevens Point, WI Trout Unlimited, Aldo Leopold Chapter Dakota Johnson, North Freedom, WI Michael Barniskis, Beaver Dam, WI, 920-356-0081 Treasurer Dave Verhage, 2610 Lanaeh Lane, Plover, WI 54467, (715) 344-3497. Email: Connie Kadubek, Gleason, WI Trout Unlimited, Green Bay Chapter [email protected] Kirsten Gullett, DePere, WI Paul Kruse, Green Bay, WI, 920-494-4220 Justin Mueller, Kewaunee, WI Walleyes for Tomorrow, Inc. Chris Leighty, Cottage Grove, WI Michael Arrowood, Oakfield, WI, 920-922-0905 James Hansen, Mora, MN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LEGISLATION Tara Buehler, Medford, WI WI Association of Field Trial Clubs George Meyer, 201 Randolph Dr., Madison, WI 53717, (608) 516-5545. Email: georgemeyer@ Billy Ploucher, Appleton, WI, 920-257-4816 tds.net HONORARY DIRECTORS WI Association of Sporting Dogs BUSINESS MANAGER Art Jorgenson Robbie Brooks, Cascade, WI, 920-602-1439 Kim Lang, 1540 W. James Street, Suite 500, Columbus, WI 53925, (920) 623-9975. Email: Catherine Koss, Land O’ Lakes, WI WI Association of Beagle Clubs [email protected] Vern Mangless Jerry Knuth, Stevens Point, WI, 715-340-5414 Jim Mense, Menomonie, WI WI Coon Hunters Association Ray Rheinschmidt Dennis Roehrborn, Plymouth, WI, 920-467-3845 J. L. Schneider WI Council of Sportfishing Organizations Betty Schneider-Borchert, Oshkosh, WI John Durben, Cecil, WI, 715-745-2248 Wisconservation Art Seidel, Brookfield, WI Al Kube, Cochrane, WI WI Deer Hunters Association Mark Toso, Roberts, WI, 715-781-4887 WISCONSERVATION (USPS 108-190 ISSN 0164-3649) is published monthly for $25 per year by Joe Zanter, Sparta, WI Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, 1540 W. James Street, Suite 500, Columbus, WI 53925. Periodical postage Bucky Kilishek, Menasha, WI WI Deer Hunters Inc. paid at Columbus, WI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WISCON- Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI Dennis Hoffman, Neshkoro, WI, 920-293-4098 SERVATION, 1540 W. James Street, Suite 500, Columbus, WI 53925. All communications regarding adver- Mary Cassidy, Plainfield, WI WI Federation of Great Lake Sport Fishing Clubs tising, editorial, circulation and Wisconsin Wildlife Federation matters should be sent to 1540 W. James Street, Ken Zettlemeier, Waukesha, WI Mark Hasenberg, Kenosha, WI, 262-652-9503 Suite 500, Columbus, WI 53925. Permission to reprint articles is normally given providing proper credit is given WI Hunter Ed Instructor Association both publication and author.Views expressed by freelance writers are their own and do not necessarily represent HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS Norb Moes, Green Bay, WI, 920-434-1999 those of the publication or the WWF. Joseph A. Gruber, Campbellsport, WI WI Muzzleloaders Association $25.00 of annual dues paid to Wisconsin Wildlife Federation entitles members to one year’s subscription Dr. Dan Trainer, UW-Stevens Point Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI, 608-868-2514 to Wisconservation. One year’s subscription to non-members—$25.00. Les Voigt WI Sharp Tailed Grouse Society Printed by Ripon Printers, 656 S. Douglas St., Ripon, WI 54971. Jim Evrard, Grantsburg, WI, 715-463-2446 PAST PRESIDENTS John Wagner WI Taxidermist Association WISCONSERVATION EDITOR Chuck Matyska, Cecil, WI Bucky/Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI, 920-734-8774 Daniel A. Gries Jack Nissen, Dousman, WI WI Trappers Association Phone: (920) 725-4092 Lil Pipping, Elkhart Lake, WI Scott McAuley, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 608-354-2725 Fax: (920) 725-1013 Corky Meyer, Kewaskum, WI WI Woodland Owners Association [email protected] Jerry Knuth, Plover, WI Dale Zaug, Tigerton, WI, 715-754-5774 James Weishan, Cambria, WI Wild Ones Natural Landscapers LTD. Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI Donna VanBuecken, Neenah, WI, 920-730-3981 ASSOCIATE EDITOR Russell Hitz, Wheeler, WI Wildlife Society, WI Chapter Ralph Fritsch Jim Baldock, West Bend, WI Pat Kaiser, Lodi, WI, 608-592-7974 (715) 850-2456 Ralph Fritsch, Townsend, WI Robert Miller, Sparta, WI Wings Over WI Burt Bushke, Mayville, WI, 920-387-5198 Doug Olson, Viroqua, WI BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISTRICT 7 Doug Johnson, Hartford, WI WI Chapter American Fisheries Society Dave Chingway, Watertown, WI, (920) 261-0379. James Wareing, Sussex, WI Thomas Slawski, New Berlin, WI Kevyn Quamme, Sun Prairie, WI, (608) 209-3842. DISTRICT 1 Leo Roethe WI Division – Izaak Walton League of America Ken Lundberg, Lake Nebagamon, WI, (715) 374-3404. Mike Meyer, Watertown, WI, (920) 342-9439. Bill Buckley George Guyant, Amherst Junction, WI, 715-824-4205 Pat Quaintance, Bayfield, WI, (715) 779-5104. DISTRICT 8 Dick Hemp WI Trapshooting Association Kris Kavelaris, West Bend, WI, (262) 719-9969. Bob Lachmund Bruce Stitely, Tomahawk, WI, 715-453-5271 DISTRICT 2 Greg Kronschnabel, Dousman, WI, (262) 965-3057. Jerry Laudon Laurie Groskopf, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 453-6301. WI Waterfowl Association Steve Vogt, Oconomowoc, WI, (262) 370-1593. Ron Piskula Pat Smith, Janesville, WI, 608-774-1157 Walt Camp, St. Germain, WI, (715) 891-2156. Harold Spencer DISTRICT 9 Nick Schertz, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 966-6116. Les Woerpel Rick Lazarczyk, West Allis, WI, (414) 321-5750. DISTRICT 3 Janet McLaughlin, Menomonee Falls, WI, (262) 252-4810. Jim Swanson, Menomonie, WI, (715) 232-8266. Gordon Merz, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 695-0060. John Tully, Cameron, WI, (715) 859-6775. DISTRICT 10 Dean Borofka, Rice Lake, WI, (715) 234-6303. Gary Dieck, Wonewoc, WI, (608) 415-9417. Tim Novy, Wonewoc, WI, (608) 963-8322. DISTRICT 4 Jeff Johnson, North Freedom, WI, (608) 434-3896. Delbert Dietzler, Rudolph, WI, (715) 421-2591. Dave Verhage, Plover, WI, (715) 344-3497. DISTRICT 11 Dieter Golla, Milladore, WI, (715) 457-2139. Norb Moes, Green Bay, WI, (920) 434-1999. Keith Pamperin, Green Bay, WI, (920) 494-3990. Clarence Plansky, Two Rivers, WI, (920) 629-8718. DISTRICT 5 George Borchert, Oshkosh, WI, (920) 688-3122. DISTRICT 12 Dan Gries, Menasha, WI, (920) 725-4092. Bob Ellingson, Lakewood, WI, (715) 276-7129. Kevin Marquette, Shawano, WI, (715) 851-4175. Mike “Oscar” Stueck, Crivitz, WI, (920) 323-9230. N.W.F. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 Jason Dinsmore, 199 Kristin Drive NW, Rochester, John Wetzel, Holmen, WI, (608) 526-4238. MN 55901. Office: (507) 206-3732. Cell: (517) 204- Andy Chikowski, Taylor, WI, (715) 538-3392. 8962. Email: [email protected]. Michelle Graf, LaCrosse, WI, (608) 791-9204.
WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE EMAIL OFFICE PHONE: Annual Meeting Dave Verhage 715-344-3497 [email protected] Awards Lil Pipping 920-876-4312 [email protected] 800-897-4161 - Toll Free Banquet Janet McLaughlin 262-252-4810 Bylaws Betty Borchert 920-688-3122 [email protected] Calendar Lil Pipping 920-876-4312 [email protected] Conservation Leadership Corps Lil Pipping 920-876-4312 [email protected] WEB PAGE Emma Keese 206-375-2626 [email protected] ADDRESS: Dog Andy Lewandowski 262-527-1988 [email protected] Education Jim Huhn www.wiwf.org Endangered Resources Larry Laehn 920-540-9927 [email protected] Environment Jim Swanson 715-232-8266 Forestry and Parks Jerry Knuth 715-344-0017 [email protected] Great Lakes Keith Pamperin 920-494-3990 OFFICE Inland Fisheries Gordy Merz 262-695-0060 [email protected] ADDRESS: Membership OPEN Nominating Jerry Knuth 715-344-0017 [email protected] 1540 W. James St. Scholarship Betty Borchert 920-688-3122 [email protected] Suite 500 Shooting Range Bill Tollard 920-379-3429 [email protected] Waterfowl John Wetzel 608-526-4238 [email protected] Columbus, WI 53925 Wildlife Ralph Fritsch 715-850-2456 [email protected] Wisconservation Dan Gries 920-725-4092 [email protected] WISCONSERVATION 3 February 2016 Eau Claire ice fisher doesn’t let walker stop him! Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Winter Banquet!
Warden Scott Thiede of Eau Claire saw this angler at an Eau When: Claire County lake. This guy was not about to let a little thing like using a walker stop him from one Where: of his all-time favorite sports – ice fishing! Talk about engineering! The gentleman got a pair of old cross-country skis, attached some blocks to hold the walker wheels Ticket Information: and then he had one easy push after another to ice fishing hap- piness. Wisconsin determination Ticket Price: rocks –make that glides! SOURCE: DNR Warden Wire GRAND PRIZE: $10,000
*Raffle activity – 50 plus firearms to be awarded
Deer Hunting Season May be Over, but There are Plenty of Opportunities to Stay Involved in WWF “Ladies Voice” Wisconsin’s Deer Management this Spring
WDNR 1/16 Manage your land for deer and other wildlife with help from DMAP Almond Crusted Walleye – serves 2 – very delicious Participate in a County Deer Advisory The Deer Management Assistance Pro- Council this spring gram provides habitat and herd management Ingredients: While this year’s deer hunt is over, those assistance to landowners interested in man- 2 walleye fillets, about ½# each 1 ripe pear, peeled and cut into interested in deer management in Wisconsin aging their property for wildlife. While Level flour seasoned with salt & pepper slices are encouraged to attend a County Deer Ad- 1 program applications are accepted on a con- visory Council meeting that are held in 71 tinuous basis, the deadline for Level 2 and 3 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¾ c. white wine counties of the state. Councils provide input enrollment is March 1, 2016. ¾ c. sliced almonds Juice of ½ lemon and recommendations to the department re- In DMAP’s first year, the department ac- 2 T. butter ¼ c. heavy cream garding deer management. Council meetings cepted 114 applications and worked with 2 T. minced scallions 2 T. blue cheese (optional) provide opportunities to give feedback, review nearly 300 landowners. In 2015, an additional population data and deer impacts on forests 248 applications were received, and the de- and agriculture, develop three-year popula- partment is currently working with over 700 Dredge the walleye in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, dip in egg tion objective recommendations and develop landowners on nearly 88,000 acres of land. For and then coat in almonds. annual antlerless harvest quotas. more information regarding DMAP or to com- For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov and plete an application, search keyword “DMAP.” Melt butter until hot and sauté walleye about 6 minutes on each side or until search keyword “CDAC.” tender. Transfer fillets to a plate veand co r to keep warm. Deer Advisory Councils Drain excess grease from pan. Add scallions and the pear slices and cook a few more minutes. Add cream, season with salt and pepper. ounty Deer Advisory Councils re- the CDAC liaison any written comments any- volve around public input—it gives time before the meeting. Add the lemon juice and taste to adjust seasoning. At the last minute, add Ceach council a better idea of how county citizens want their deer to be man- What is appropriate for a public the blue cheese (optional) and spoon over the fish. aged. The public is welcome to attend any appearance? CDAC meeting and provide input. Citizens A public appearance means testifying on may speak at council meetings or simply sub- items that ARE on the current CDAC agenda. mit written comments about issues that come Public appearances cannot be made on before the council. the following: • agenda items that are presented for in- Chicken Fiesta Dip – always a last minute treat Procedures to speak or submit written formation only on which the council takes no comments for items that are on the action. Ingredients: CDAC agenda 1 12 oz. can chicken 1 c. med. Salsa Make sure to submit a comment card for Public Appearance Guidelines all spoken and written comments prior to the • Speakers may comment during the Pub- 1 8 oz. cream cheese 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese meeting’s Public Comments period. lic Comment period. When speaking or submitting written com- • Organizations are limited to one spokes- Mix together and heat in small Crockpot. Serve with tortilla chips. ments at the meeting, you will need to com- person per agenda item. plete a CDAC comment card with the follow- • You will have a maximum time limit of 3 ing: minutes, set by the Chair. • your name; • Council members may ask you ques- • name of the organization that you repre- tions after your presentation. sent, if applicable; and • If you wish to speak on a more complex • a brief summary of your comments if issue, consider emailing or mailing written you intend to speak, or any comments you comments to the council for review prior to may have if you will only be submitting writ- the CDAC meeting President’s Report ten comments. Please return your comment card to the CDAC chair before the start of the Public February 2016 Comments period. You may also email or mail would like to thank everyone 9th, 2016. This is the time for clubs Winter Aeration on Barron, Burnett, Polk and that assisted in the success- and members to submit resolutions Iful sale of our calendars this to be presented at the Annual meet- Washburn County Lakes Creates Open Water year. Without your help the WWF ing (deadline is March 4). We are could not be as successful as it is. asking our Affiliate clubs to have a WDNR – January, 2016 connected by rope with reflective tape or re- The Federation continues to plan for representative at the meeting to rep- flectors. the future. We convened a commit- resent their clubs to let year views ARRON – Several lakes in Barron, Area lakes with public access that have Burnett, Polk and Washburn coun- aeration systems include: tee of a wide range of WWF Board be told. B • Barron County: Chain (North & South members to chart our course for the The Awards Committee is also ties will have areas of open water this winter resulting from aeration systems Twin); Desair; Kirby; Prairie and Staples next 5 years. As Yogi Berra said: “If looking for your recommendations used to sustain aquatic life, according to the lakes. you don’t know where you are going, for recipients for WWF Annual Department of Natural Resources. • Burnett County: Bass (north of Little The systems are operated by local govern- Yellow Lake); Green; and West Elbow lakes. you are certain to end up somewhere Awards to be presented at the An- ments or lake groups to keep portions of the • Polk County: Antler; Bass (McKinley else.” We hope to present our Five- nual Meeting. That deadline is also lakes ice-free. Township); Coon; Diamond; Camelia; King; Year Plan to the WWF Board of Di- March 4. “These systems help prevent winterkill of Largon; Little Butternut; Lotus (East); Mck- rectors at either our April or June Check out the many excellent eith; South Twin; and Vincent lakes. fish and other organisms by increasing the Board meetings. banquets that the WWF volunteers dissolved oxygen in the water,” said Brian • Washburn County: Little Long Lake Spangler, a DNR fisheries technician in Bar- (town of Bashaw); and Priceless Ponds (town Again I would like to remind you run. They are listed on Federation’s ron. of Madge). of Annual meeting coming up at the website: www.wiwf.org. Snowmobilers, anglers and other lake us- DNR officials noted that the landing in Hotel Mead Conference Center, in Respectfully, Veterans Park on Barron County’s Prairie ers should use caution on these lakes because Wisconsin Rapids, on April 8th and George Borchert, President of the danger associated with open water and Lake will be closed to access during the win- variable ice thickness. The open water areas ter months; extra caution should be taken be- should be surrounded by a fence of uprights cause the aerators are located at that landing. WISCONSERVATION 4 February 2016 Affiliate Clubs and Final Call Final Call Associate Membership
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 management, for a significant contribution to the management over an extended period of time. Eligible cause of conservation, or for meaningful progress or areas of effort include tree planting, timber stand achievement toward a solution of a major conservation improvement, and other forest management practices problem in the state during the past year. Nominees with emphasis on the development of multiple use on from all other categories can be considered for the forest lands. The recipient may be a landowner, public Conservationist of the Year Award. or private, individual or business or someone involved in the administration of forestry programs. HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATOR CONSERVATION OF THE YEAR SOIL, AIR, 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 (3 categories) extended period of time.Statewide or local organizations an individual or organization that has developed an including sportsmen’s clubs or civic organizations are innovative and successful method of educating novice For outstanding contributions to the conservation of eligible. The recipient should have demonstrated keen hunters in hunter safety. our soil, air or water. Recipient could be a landowner, interest in projects and programs within the state which administrator, technician or organization involved deal with significant natural resource or issues. with such things as watershed management, soil CONSERVATION conservation measures, wetlands or estuarine conservation, wild rivers protection and protection COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR of surface or groundwater water quality or quantity CONSERVATION LEGISLATOR For outstanding conservation efforts by a person, group, standards. OF THE YEAR newspaper, magazine or radio or television station or 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 over their career.
WILDLIFE OR FISHERIES CONSERVATION EDUCATOR OF YOUTH CONSERVATIONIST CONSERVATIONIST THE YEAR OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR For outstanding efforts in conservation education over For the outstanding conservation effort by a person who an extended period of time. The recipient may be an did not attain the age of 19 during the past year – Youth For outstanding efforts and accomplishments in making individual or organization that has demonstrated groups acting together in a conservation program are a significant contribution to the management and/or successful education techniques and accomplishments also eligible. The winner should have demonstrated restoration of wildlife resources in Wisconsin over the relating to the use and/or conservation of natural ability, leadership, and accomplishment in any phase of course of their career. resources. conservation, either individually or as a group.
Conservation Achievement Awards OFFICIAL CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS! Wisconsin Wildlife Federation For presentation at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. What is a resolution? 1540 W. James Street, Suite 500 • A formal, written motion which follows a specific format. Columbus, WI 53925 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 4, 2016. 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. Award Nominated For ______• Postmarked no later than March 4, 2016. (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 envi- ronment. Nomination Made By (Name) ______• Issues of importance to the entire state. Address ______Mail your resolutions to: City/State/Zip______Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Please Note Following Instructions: Attn: Resolutions 1540 W. James Street, Suite 500 1. Please read the general rules carefully. Columbus, WI 53925 2. Follow the outline covering the category for which the nomination is being made. 3. Attach typewritten copy of a résumé of achievements. Contact the office for additional information or for specific writing format guidelines. 4. Include organizational memberships, affiliations, past achievements for which nomination is based on. (800) 897-4161 WISCONSERVATION 5 February 2016
SOURCE: WDNR Bureau of Law Question 14: What is the minimum age Enforcement license requirement? Answer: Currently, only persons 12 years Question 1: Can I hook/line fish in the of age and older are eligible to spear sturgeon. shanty if I close the lid on the spearing hole? No sturgeon spearing license may be issued or Answer: No, it is illegal to possess hook/ purchased after October 31, 2014, except for line equipment in a shanty with an ice hole Wisconsin residents who turn 12 between No- larger than 12” across. Fishing gear must be vember 1, 2014, and the last day of the 2015 outside the shanty. If the spearing hole has spearing season, or for Wisconsin residents frozen over, a hole 12” or less can be made and serving in the Armed Forces who are home on a person could fish with hook/line through it. leave during the 2015 spearing season.
Question 2: Can an individual use a rod Question 15: I have an ice shanty that has and reel to jig a small sturgeon decoy? two rooms. One that has the hole to fish stur- Answer: It is not legal to possess inside geon out of. I am wondering if I can drill a 12” a sturgeon spearing shelter any fishing rod hole in the next room to jig fish out of? & reel, hook & line, or similar devices which Answer: Even though the ice shanty has could be used to catch a fish, even if there is no two rooms, it is still considered one “fish- hook attached. If you would like to use a decoy, ing shelter” and fishing with a jig inside the you need to use a system or device that clearly shelter would be prohibited if the shelter con- would not be used for catching a fish. tained a hole larger than 12” in diameter or square during the sturgeon spearing season. Question 3: Can I use an underwater If you want to have a jig fishing hole, you can camera? set up an adjacent shelter. Answer: Yes, however, it is not legal to possess or use any artificial lights to illumi- Question 16: A customer wants to drill 2 separate holes for pan fishing and sturgeon nate waters open to sturgeon spearing during Kendall Kamke, WDNR Oshkosh UW Sea Grant Photo the open season for sturgeon spearing -- and fishing at the same time. Are there any laws for 48 hours before the start of the season. If that prohibit this? Question 6: Can I sit and watch for stur- Question 12: Can I put tip-ups outside the camera is equipped with lights they would Answer: As long as the separate hole is geon after the 12:30 p.m. closure? the shanty and how close can they be to the need to be disabled (turned off, taped over, or 12 inches or less in diameter or square, and Answer: Yes, if there is no spear inside the shanty? non-illuminating). the hole is not inside the shanty that also cov- shanty being occupied. Answer: Yes. There is no minimum or ers a sturgeon spearing hole (up to 48 square maximum distance from the shanty as long as Question 4: Is “chumming” for sturgeon feet), they CAN fish for panfish. They cannot Question 7: Can I be in a shanty after you can actively direct your attention to each legal? use the hook and line in the sturgeon spearing hours with a dismantled spear (head re- tip-up from your shanty, and you respond im- Answer: Chumming for sturgeon in itself hole, or use the hook and line in the shanty moved)? mediately upon an indication of a bite. is not illegal. Chumming for sturgeon can be that is over the sturgeon spearing hole. This Answer: Once spearing hours close, a per- conducted legally by: means they either fish for panfish outside, or son cannot be in a shanty with a spear. This Question 13: Is a guide license required to • Not using any garbage or other solid in a separate enclosure that does not have a includes those shanties where the hole is tem- rent out a sturgeon shanty? waste (litter). Any chum material will need to sturgeon spearing hole. porarily covered. Even if the spear head is re- Answer: Just renting out a shack or other be contained in some manner to ensure proper Here is an excerpt from the Sturgeon Spear- moved, it must be placed outside the shanty equipment is no different than leasing your removal when done spearing. Failure to do so ing Regulations: when occupied. land to someone to hunt, or your boat to some- is considering littering. ICE HOLE RESTRICTIONS: No person one that wants to use if for fishing. Simply • Not use anything that could poison or may cut, use, or maintain an ice hole larger Question 8: Can my friend sit with me in renting the use of equipment is not the same be deleterious to the fish (deleterious sub- than 12 inches in diameter or square for the the shanty and not have a license? as being “engaged or employed” to “guide, di- stances). taking of fish in any manner through the ice Answer: Yes, the person with the valid li- rect or assist” a person in fishing or hunting. • Not using any fish for bait that is not except spearing sturgeon on the Winnebago cense is the only person who can spear a fish. However, if a person is getting paid to provide allowed (VHS rules). System during the open season. An unlicensed person, or person who has al- a shanty with the ice hole already cut, place FISHING EQUIPMENT OR GEAR: It is ready filled their tag, cannot be inside ashan- out bait or decoys, cut ice holes, or other ac- Question 5: What can I put on the bottom unlawful to possess a fishing pole, hook and ty alone with a spear. tivities that assist the angler/spearer locate, or use for a decoy? line angling equipment, or other similar de- attract and harvest game/fish, then they need Answer: Whatever is placed in the wa- vices that could be used to catch fish in an ice Question 9: Can I have 2 or more spears to have a guide license. ter must be removed or retrieved when done fishing tent, shanty, or other ice fishing enclo- in the shanty and only 1 valid tag? If a person who is renting out ice shelters fishing. In most cases, items are attached to sure with ice holes larger than 12 inches in Answer: Yes, see #8. does not want to be required to have a guide a string or can be “hooked” for removal. De- diameter or square. license, they need to be sure all they do is rent coy types are unlimited as long as they don’t Question 10: Can I drive past a registra- the shelter or associated equipment, and let involve any artificial lights (glow sticks are il- • Note: No person may apply for an up- tion station with an unregistered fish en route the person renting it determine where to fish, legal) or hooks. Minnows can be used provided river lakes sturgeon spearing license unless to another registration station? and do their own set up, etc. If they choose to they are in a sealed container and regulations they will become 12 years of age before or on Answer: Yes, provided the fish is openly do these things to make it easier for the per- related to minnow use and transportation the last day of the upcoming sturgeon spear- exposed to view while in or on the vehicle, the son that is paying them to use the shelter/ on the Lake Winnebago System would apply ing season. tag can’t be handled or manipulated, and the gear, they are then being paid for their assis- (VHS rules). • Upriver Sturgeon Spearing Youth Li- sturgeon is accompanied by the person who tance, and would require a guide license. • Current rule does not prohibit the use cense Transfer Application (Form 9400-403Y) speared and tagged it. And you don’t go out- of decoys painted with phosphorescent paint. must be received 15 days before the start of side the listed highway boundaries before the Such materials, when exposed to natural light the season, but no earlier than November 1 of sturgeon is registered. simply absorbs the available light and slowly the preceding year. releases it over a period of time, and not con- Question 11: Can I use a fish locator, sidered artificial light. flasher or vexlar? Answer: Yes, as long as it doesn’t involve the use of artificial lights to illuminate the water.
Lake Winnebago System Ice Anglers Urged to Report any Gobies
SHKOSH, Wis. – As ice fishing through Friday. heats up on the Lake Winnebago “We are extremely grateful for the assis- OSystem, the Wisconsin Department tance we’ve received from anglers who have of Natural Resources is urging anglers to re- taken the time to notify us when they catch port the incidental catch of round gobies in gobies,” Kamke said. “When we receive re- the lower Fox River above the Rapide Croche ports from the specific areas of interest, we Dam, in Little Lake Butte des Morts and in do contact the anglers to get more details and Lake Winnebago. confirm their catch. These are fish that nobody Round gobies are destructive aquatic in- wants to catch, but when they do, we appreci- vaders and were discovered in Little Lake ate being able to follow up with the anglers Butte des Morts immediately below the Neen- as we work to determine how widespread the ah Dam in August 2015. The aggressive fish goby population is.” out-compete some native species and pose a To date, no gobies have been found above significant threat to the ecology of the Win- the Menasha lock, which remains closed nebago System. thanks to cooperation with the Fox River Kendall Kamke, DNR Oshkosh fisheries Navigational System Authority.The authority team supervisor, said anglers in other areas operates a system of locks and monitors for where gobies are well-established occasion- aquatic invasive species within the lock sys- UW Sea Grant Photo ally catch them while ice fishing. DNR contin- tem. ues to encourage Winnebago area anglers to “Fishing and recreational and commercial education efforts and conduct additional sur- Kamke said there is no way to determine report any catches through an online survey navigation all make significant contributions veys. During sturgeon spearing season, which how the gobies arrived in the channel below tool at http://dnr.wi.gov/u/?q=132 to help de- to the local economy, not to mention the in- this year begins on February 13, fisheries bi- the Neenah dam, which opens into Little Lake termine the extent of gobies in the region and credible quality of life we enjoy in Wisconsin. ologists will be collecting and dissecting 80 Butte des Morts. Gobies can be identified by a develop a management strategy. The online We recognize the importance to do our part to sturgeon stomachs for diet analysis. single, scallop-shaped pelvic fin on the belly of tool also allows anglers to upload goby photos. prevent the spread of gobies,” said Bob Stark, “At this time of year, we can usually confi- the fish, a black spot on the front dorsal fin, Gobies are on the Chapter NR 40 list as a chief executive officer of the authority. “At the dently identify forage items within the fore- frog-like raised eyes and thick lips. No other restricted invasive species and it is illegal to same time, we are working cooperatively with guts of sturgeon because digestion of prey native Great Lakes fish possess the single pel- possess, transport, transfer or introduce live DNR on possible solutions to the navigational items in this location hasn’t yet started,” said vic fin. They range in size from 3 to 6 inches gobies, including using them as bait. When challenge posed by the lock’s closure. In Oc- Ryan Koenigs, DNR Lake Winnebago stur- and have a mottled gray appearance. gobies are caught, they should be killed and tober, we treated the Menasha lock with the geon biologist. In addition to submitting reports via the removed from the waterbody. chemical rotenone to kill any aquatic hitch- Since round gobies were first discovered in mobile friendly survey tool, anglers may vis- Anglers who catch a goby on Lake Win- hikers and allow passage of some larger boats the St. Clair River in 1990, the bottom-dwell- it the DNR Facebook page or website, DNR. nebago, other parts of the Winnebago System back into Lake Winnebago. We are working ers have spread rapidly into most areas of the wi.gov and search “goby” to file a report. An- or the lower Fox River below the Neenah and with DNR to develop longer-term strategies.” Great Lakes including Lake Michigan. Round glers are reminded that live bait and water Menasha dams are encouraged to kill the fish Following open water season efforts to gobies can survive even in poor quality water from bait buckets should always be disposed and freeze it before bringing the specimen to capture gobies through electroshocking, trap- and displace native fish by eating their eggs of away from the water’s edge. the DNR Oshkosh office, 625 E. County Road ping, trawling and netting, DNR intends to and young, taking over optimal habitat and Y, Suite 700, Oshkosh, Wis., 54901-9731. The use major ice fishing events and the upcoming spawning multiple times per season, which office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday sturgeon spearing season to continue angler gives them a competitive advantage. WISCONSERVATION 6 February 2016 Healthy Eating a 2016 Goal? Plan Your Spring Learn to Hunt Turkey Event Now Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Art Contest WDNR January 2016 "The composition of Learn to Hunt events has continued to evolve, with in- ant to help those looking to creasing focus on food," Warnke said. "We improve health in the new have seen a big demand for our classes Wyear and promote conserva- from young adults and I think it would tion at the same time? Plan your spring be really easy for groups, clubs, and men- Learn to Hunt Turkey event now. tors to copy our blueprint of reaching out Keith Warnke, Department of Natu- to adults and families." ral Resources hunting and shooting Learn to Hunt events may be sched- sports coordinator, says learn to hunt uled before, during or after the six spring events show novice hunters how har- turkey time periods. However, most are vesting their own food from Wisconsin's held in late March and early April. In- country sides is what makes the state's terested individuals and clubs will want hunting traditions a favorite among sea- to get started now to complete the neces- Contest Rules soned hunters. sary steps. "Many adults who did not come from The department has made it easy hunting families and are interested in for sponsors to organize Learn to Hunt hunting often have no idea how to start," events with on-line applications, reim- exclusive reproduction rights Warnke said. "These Learn to Hunt bursement opportunities, assistance in events are a great way for them to learn finding event insurance and event adver- in a controlled and safe environment tising on the DNR's website. with an experienced hunter. If you are Sponsors will need to submit a com- interested in a new and rewarding expe- pleted application form to the local wild- rience, give me a call." life biologist for approval, and should Warnke says winter's tightening grip make sure at least one of the event in- is the perfect time to plan your Learn to structors is a certified Hunter Educa- Hunt turkey event. tion Instructor. Mentors assisting in the Learn to Hunt events truly are for event will need to submit an applica- interested novices who would not other- tion to be a mentor. Following the event, wise have the chance to explore hunting sponsors must submit a report of event property of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation which, Warnke adds, is key to successful- participants and may apply for a $25 ly preserving our conservation heritage. reimbursement per participant to assist Recruiting and retaining new hunt- with event costs. In addition, Warnke ers along with reengaging hunters who says the program will help advertise Wisconsin Wildlife Federation haven't been out in a while is a priority events by posting them on the Learn to for Wisconsin and the national hunting Hunt page of the DNR website and the ART CONTEST ENTRY FORM community as a whole. Hunter's Network Facebook page. "Accountability and outcomes are More information on the Learn to key to success," Warnke said. "By that I Hunt program is available on the DNR mean asking ourselves if the program re- website dnr.wi.gov, keyword "LTH." ally created a new hunter; someone who For those of you interested in taking would not otherwise have hunted." hunter education there are more courses To do that DNR is recognizing an op- being offered now than any other time of portunity and providing a service to peo- year, so go the dnr.wi.gov and type "hunt- ple interested in hunting, but lacking a er safety" into the keyword search box to pathway to begin. get more information. New “Fingerprinting” Tool Determines Great Lakes Mercury Sources
By Marie Zhuikov, UW Sea Grant 1/16 the mercury in the fish more closely re- sembled mercury from the atmosphere isconsin Sea Grant Director rather than mercury from lake sediment. James Hurley was part of a That surprised Dave Krabbenhoft, Wteam of researchers with the a mercury researcher from the USGS. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the “This shows that atmospheric mercury University of Wisconsin-Madison who needs to be emphasized, even when the have developed a technique to distin- sediments in the lakes show relatively guish where mercury comes from in the little atmospheric mercury accumula- Great Lakes. The chemical “fingerprint- tion.” ing” technique can also be applied else- The mercury fingerprinting tool where. can be used in other areas of the coun- “Determining where mercury comes try. A common situation across the U.S. from is important because it helps us fig- and elsewhere is the presence of large ure out the best way to minimize inputs amounts of mercury from past industrial of this harmful element into the environ- practices, also called “legacy mercury.” ment,” Hurley said. At these sites, resource managers some- The two-year study found that in times lack tools to help them understand lakes Superior and Huron, most mer- whether the mercury that wildlife and 2016 Wisconsin Waterfowl cury comes from the atmosphere. In humans are exposed to today is from leg- lakes Erie and Ontario most mercury acy sources or some other source. Hunters Conference comes from industrial activity or run- “We are excited to explore the capa- off from the land surrounding the lakes bility of this new tool to inform resource March 11 & 12, 2016 and the other waters that flow into the managers and decision makers responsi- The Plaza Hotel, Wausau, Wisconsin lakes. Lake Michigan is beset in general ble for managing these challenging situ- by relatively equal combinations of all ations,” Krabbenhoft said. Conference Registration Fee: $35/person three contributing sources: atmospheric, Mercury is a naturally occurring el- (On-Site registration fee is $40) industrial and watershed. The results ement that can have toxic effects on were published in December 2015 in people’s brains, kidneys and lungs. In Please make checks payable to Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. “Environmental Science & Technology certain environments, with the right mi- Letters.” crobes, it can be transformed into meth- Send to: Bob Landerman “This project is our first opportunity ylmercury, which is far more toxic than 6900 Country Beautiful Lane to show what our lab is capable of,” said elemental mercury. In addition, methyl- Stevens Point, WI 54481 Ryan Lepak, a graduate student in civil mercury can accumulate in the tissues of and environmental engineering at the fish and other aquatic organisms, result- For more information on donations, accommodations, agenda content, University of Wisconsin-Madison ad- ing in higher doses when people or other waterfowl hunt/gun drawing and other Conference items, please see vised by Hurley. “The instrument we’re animals eat them. our website at: www.wiswaterfowlersconf.org working with is new, the techniques are “In general, lake trout from the Great new to our group, and the science itself is Lakes were found to have methylmer- fairly new.Not only was it a chance for us cury concentrations below what the EPA to cooperate with all these other scien- guidelines consider safe, so responsible tists who have been researching mercu- consumption is permitted,” said Lepak. ry, it allowed us to create new questions.” Besides Hurley, Lepak and Krabben- Researchers collected sediment sam- hoft, other researchers on the team in- WWF Annual Meeting ples from 58 locations around the Great clude Runsheng Yin, University of Wis- Lakes for the project. They analyzed consin-Madison; Jacob Ogorek and John April 8-9, 2016 them for stable isotopes of mercury and DeWild, USGS in Middleton, Wis.; and used those chemical “fingerprints” to Thomas Holsen, Clarkson University in Hotel Mead determine sources. They compared the Potsdam, New York. The U.S. Environ- mercury signatures in the lakes against mental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes Wisconsin Rapids those previously found in lake trout Restoration Initiative and the USGS and burbot collected in lakes Michigan, Toxic Substances Hydrology Program Superior and Ontario. Results showed funded the study. WISCONSERVATION 7 February 2016 Affiliate Activity Lake Poygan Sportsmen’s Club District 4 West Central Wisconsin Lake Poygan Sportsmen’s Club Provides Wildlife Alliance $90,000 Donation for Lake Poygan Breakwall Tommy’s Hilltop Bar & Grill Phase One Construction
ifteen years ago, the Lake Poy- gineered and approved by all interested gan Sportsmen’s Club Part- state agencies as well as by the US Army Fnered with the Wisconsin DNR Corps which has approval authority over and asked the US Army Corps of Engi- all construction in federal waters under neers to use its Continuing Authorities the Clean Water Act of 1972 (amended Program to construct a breakwall on in 1977). After a bidding process was Lake Poygan for the purpose of fish and completed, the final cost for the project wildlife restoration and protection. This was determined at $349,000, and the structure was part of the Winnebago Club had previously agreed to contribute Comprehensive Management Plan which a total of $70,000. Added to a $250,000 was developed by a 2,000 member citi- commitment by DNR and a $20,000 com- zen task force formed by DNR to address mitment from Winnebago County under concerns voiced by a variety of interests its Winnebago Water Quality Initiative, on the Winnebago System regarding the we were left with a shortfall in the con- degradation of water quality and the dis- struction budget as well as a bill for en- appearance of fish and wildlife habitat gineering and architectural design. The system-wide. After 14 years, the Corps Club understood the importance of the delivered a feasibility study that said, in installation of this first phase, and so “The Committee” (L-R) Jerry Knuth, Randy Turzinski, Kay Sholtz, Rosie Repinski, essence that the project would be beyond we raised our commitment to a total of Vicky Dux, Nancy Dahlen, Betty & George Borchert and Tommy Dahlen. the monetary limits of its authority, and $90,000. It is our understanding that the our local NGO and the DNR parted com- DNR Board will officially accept our gift pany with the Corps on this project. at its February meeting, and we expect Progress Report for “Sherwood Lake” Immediately thereafter, the Sports- construction of the project to begin on or men’s Club and the DNR began efforts to about June 1 of this year. By Jerry Knuth, FP&R spell, the ground should be stable. They develop a different design for the break- Assuming that the design proves out will likely be ready to move forward with wall which would allow for construction as expected and results in positive out- had occasion to swing through the dredging part of the project in Janu- of a lighter,less imposing structure which comes for fish and wildlife habitat, we Pittsville and pick up calendar ary and will be completed before spring would accomplish the objectives of the will then pursue Funding, design and in- Isales from the Horsin “Round Bar arrives. The Friends of Sherwood Lake breakwall without breaking the bank. stallation for the balance of the project, & Grill. No surprise that I bumped into “FOSL” and the Central Wisconsin Wild- Since we had limited funding available, which will total over 9,000 feet and will Dave & Mary Ann Hahn and our con- life Alliance “CWWA” will keep us posted and since we were breaking new ground enclose approximately 500 acres of shal- versation got around to talking about on how it’s going. (no pun intended) with our design, we low water habitat. Total cost will prob- Sherwood Lake. That sparked interest in At the same time, the gang from Dis- decided to break the project into seg- ably be close to $5,000,000 and will be going back to visit with Tom Dahlen and trict 4-West want to thank everyone at ments for the purpose of construction, funded through federal grants, private Rosie Repinski to see how things were the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation for allowing a phased progression instead of contributions and state funds. Any and progressing at the Lake. their contribution in helping make this a huge multi-million dollar project given all financial assistance will be gratefully The good news is that their Fund- funding effort a reality. In the meantime, the limitations of the current fiscal cli- accepted. ing Drive was a huge success and FYE the District 4-West banquet committee is mate in all areas of government. Dan Rudebeck 2015 donations now exceed something looking forward to yet another successful Subsequently, a pilot structure ap- Habitat Restoration Coordinator north of $146,000 for the project. District Event at Fannie’s Supper Club on April proximately 1,188 feet in length was en- Lake Poygan Sportsmen’s Club 4-West’s Central Wisconsin Wildlife Alli- 2, 2016. Their committee has been doing ance “CWWA” accounted for $42,000 of this fund-raiser at Fannie’s for 25+ years. that total which includes The Wisconsin The banquet tickets have been SOLD Wildlife Federation’s generous contri- OUT for many years now. It’s a bit like bution. At the same time, their dredg- getting Packer seats at Lambeau Field in SPORTSMAN’S ing contract quote came in well below that it has become a generational thing the original estimates; so they will have with many younger family members still money available for restocking and re- waiting to get on the next banquet mail- tooling the recreational opportunities ing. when the lake is recharged. Rosie was good enough to share a RUMMAGE SALE couple pictures for WISCONSERVA- The not-so-good news is that the warm rainy weather experienced dur- TION. She also asks that you mark June ★★★★★ ing the last quarter of 2015 has slowed 11th, 2016 on you Conservation Calendar Sat., April 9, 2016 progress in getting the dredging un- as they are planning “Thank You Sher- derway. The contractor is working with wood Lake Celebration” and everyone is 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. the County to get sediment in place and invited. We should have a reminder and packed down for the needed egress from an update in the May issue of WISCON- JOHN’S the lakebed. With this recent Arctic cold SERVATION. 1201 Madison Street, Beaver Dam General Admission $2.00 • Vendor Space: $15.00 Various vending options. Must register for tables by 4/2/16. Contact: Harold Drake (920) 386-2831 for reservations or questions Sponsored by the Dodge Co. Sporting & Conservation Alliance
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AJ’s Rangeline Bar, Hwy X, Mosinee, WI (North of Stevens Point) CARBO’S Junction Bar, Amherst Junction, WI (Steve Carbo) Bootleggers Bar & Grill, Amherst Junction, WI (Tom & Angel) Doug’s Sports Pub, Hwy 54, Plover, WI (Doug Berry & Chad Newby) Layla’s Bar (formerly Gooses’), Hwy 13 -73, Wisconsin Rapids, WI Hammer Down Bar, Hwy B, Mosinee, WI (Brian & Sally Loos) Horsin-AroundTHANK Bar & Grill, Pittsville, WI Jungle Jim’s Bar & Grill, Silver Cliff, WI (Alan & Carole Walesh) Mosinee Sportsman’s Alliance, Mosinee, WI Tommy’s Hill Top Bar, Granton, WI Tr ig’s Market, StevensYOUPoint, WI Wilderness Sportsman’s Club, Rudolph, WI (Del Dietzler & Chuck Newman) WI Association of Beagle Clubs (Lori Tews, Karen Nolan & Jim Zima) Sherwood Lake - Mid January WISCONSERVATION 8 February 2016
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Deer Advisory Councils. Page 3
Achievement Awards. Page 4
Sturgeon Spearing Q&A. Page 5 Waterfowler Conference. Page 6 Editor D. A. Gries Chaseburg Rod & Gun Club 2016 Fish Fry Schedule
ALL YOU CAN EAT ! ! ! 2016 WWF BANQUET CALENDAR DISTRICT CONTACT DATE LOCATION Dist. 3 North Brian Hobbs Sat. March 12, 2016 Crickets Bar & Grill February 20th (5pm to 8:30pm) (Osceola) 715-294-3854 Amery, WI District 4 East Gary Fitzgerald Thurs. Sept. 18, 2016 Shooter’s (Plover) 608-566-4828 Plover, WI March 19th (5pm to 9pm) District 4 West Tom Dahlen Sat. April 2, 2016 Fannie’s Supper Club (Neillsville) 715-238-7814 Neillsville, WI District 5 Jerry Lingofski/Doug Gries Thurs. March 17, 2016 Darboy Club (Fox Valley) 920-841-8427/920-213-1730 Darboy, WI Sportsman Lane District 6 Michelle Graff Sat. Feb. 6, 2016 All Star Lanes (LaCrosse) 608-787-7637 LaCrosse, WI Stoddard 608-483-2107 District 6 Christine Schultz Sat. March 5, 2016 Castle Hill Supper Club (Black River Falls) 715-299-4414 Merrill, WI District 7 Dave/Mary Chingway TBD www.chaseburgrodandgun.com (Watertown) 920-253-5251 District 7 Ruth Ann Lee TBD (MacKenzie Banquet) 608-635-8105 District 8 Jack Nissen Fri. April 8, 2016 Olympia Resort (Waukesha) 262-370-8154 Oconomowoc, WI District 9 Janet McLaughlin Fri. March 11, 2016 Clarion Hotel (Milwaukee) 414-573-3634 Milwaukee, WI Statewide Wayne Thayer Sat. Feb. 13, 2016 Chula Vista Banquet 608-754-4965 Wisconsin Dells, WI
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