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March

2022 Newsletter

This edition has a little something for everyone as we move into the month of March. Check out our 2021 habitat program year in review, the economic impact of hunters in Wisconsin and how we plan to create an even bigger impact in 2022.

Plus, don't miss out on your chance to get tickets for the Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing Shadow Grass Habitat 12ga Semi-Auto Shotgun our Waukesha chapter is raffling off ain April and check out the rest of our class A raffles here.


I hope you enjoy our March edition...

Something for Everyone

By Bruce Ross, Executive Director

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There’s a lot going on right now as we gear up to have an even bigger impact in 2022 than we did last year. And last year set a pretty high bar.  This newsletter covers some of that and offers some off-season updates around Wisconsin’s waterfowling scene as well.

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Jackson Marsh AWA Work Day


On a cold February morning, WWA's Cedar Creek Chapter partnered with the local PF chapter to remove invasive buckthorn at their adopted Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area.



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Wanted: Wood Duck Box Sponsors


For decades, WWA has managed the largest Wood Duck Box program in Wisconsin.


Find out how you can help...

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Habitat Program Updates


Ideal weather conditions allowed us access to a few project sites and we've already been able to knock out a few projects this year


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A Gift that Costs Nothing During Your Lifetime


A designation in your will won’t affect cash flow during your lifetime. It’s easy to change if your situation changes.


Learn more...

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In Memory of Jason Odebrecht


We received a very nice donation a week ago, out-of-the-blue, from Jolene Pyka, in memorium for her recently deceased life partner, Jason Odebrecht. When we reached out to thank her, we learned a little more about Jason. 


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2021 Habitat Program in Review


Project Director Peter Ziegler put together a Year in Review report for WWA's 2021 Habitat Program that was presented at our annual meeting.


See what we did in 2021...

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6th Annual Hall of Fame


People and organizations who have sustained a remarkable commitment to WWA’s Mission were honored at our annual meeting. Who are they?


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Volunteer of the Year


WWA would not exist without its volunteers. Period. And so many made especially HUGE contributions this past year. Which volunteer was recognized for extraordinary efforts in 2021?


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Big Net and Top Gun


Every single chapter blew their fundraising goals out of the water in 2021. But two chapters in particular had extraordinary results.


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It's Wood Duck Box Time!


It’s that time of year when you need to be getting outside to clean and maintain your wood duck box houses. Or hang them up your new ones. Want to learn more…. And maybe get your kids interested in this fun outdoor opportunity?


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Want to Win This Browning Maxus II Shotgun?

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Our March featured Class A (WI residents need not be present to win) raffle is for our Waukesha chapter who will be drawing for this Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing Shadow Grass Habitat 12ga Semi-Auto Shotgun at their 38th Annual Banquet on April 21 at the Golden Mast in Okauchee, WI.


Get your Browning tickets here...

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Got Water?


We were informed this winter that a prescribed burn could happen at the Bark River unit, which we maintain as a part of our Adopt a Wildlife Area contract with WDNR


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It's Banquet Time


By the time you receive this newsletter we will have held our first fund raising banquet. The 37th annual Appleton/Valley dinner banquet was held on Friday February 25th to a record crowd.


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Wisconsin Hunters Bring Home the Bacon


No this isn’t a story about wild boar hunting…


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DNR to End Online Hunter Ed Option


Wisconsin DNR announced the ending of the all-online hunter education course option it put into place during the COVID outbreak. Specifically, it is ending the all-online option for youth - persons less than 18 years of age - effective March 20th.


Learn more...

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As Your Dog's Stomach Churns & Turns

By Dr. K.C. Brooks, an avid waterfowler, dog lover & practicing veterinarian at Lodi Veterinary Care   


One of the most common ailments your hunting companion experiences during their lifetime is gastrointestinal disorders, which come in many forms and may result in minor inconvenience, days lost in the field or in extreme cases, loss of your dog.


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Words From the Wardens

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By Lt. Tyler Strelow

Mississippi River Warden Team



How's the Hunting Today?


Have an idea you want the wardens to answer? Let us know!

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What to expect when a warden does your field check. Read on...

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Realistic Decoy Company

A Decoy Corner article by Bruce Urben


Wisconsin was not a hotbed of factory decoy makers like Michigan or Mississippi. But, there were several entrepreneurs in Wisconsin that are worth documenting.


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Thank You to our 2022 Sponsors & Donors

State Level Sponsors:

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State Level Donors:

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In Memory...


Thanks to all those that have cherished the memory of a loved one by donating in memoriam to the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. Those recently memorialized were:

 

  • Mr. Jason Odebrecht - Donors: Jason's family and friends
  • Mr. William Kocher - Donor: Fred Welch
  • Mr. Tom Cheesebrog - Donor: Leigh Cheesebro
  • Mr. Carl Halvorsen - Donors: Holly Kempf, Employees at NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region, Victoria Dickman of Herslof, Inc., Kristy Vogt of Kewaskum Chapter of Commerce, Farmers & Sportsmens Conservation Club

 

If you'd like to consider a lasting and meaningful memorial fund contribution for that friend, hunting partner, co-worker or relative with WWA, please contact us. Each contribution will offer:

  • A personalized letter to the family of the deceased,
  • A letter from WWA sent to the donor confirming contribution for tax purposes (address & individual donation amount must be supplied),
  • The option for the donor to designate which WWA program they wish their contributions be put towards, and a listing in this section for the duration of one year

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