So Much Info, So Few Column Inches...
By Bruce Ross, Executive Director
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New pup Tack wants to go for a walk in the fresh 10 inches of snow as I write this, so I better be quick. I fear I will have to disappoint him though, since there’s so much news to share.
Indeed, we seldom struggle for e-news content, but this month’s edition is especially packed with a WIDE variety of topics. Let me highlight them so you don’t miss anything: Read on...
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5th Annual Hall of Fame Inductees Announced |
In 2016, WWA’s Board of Directors wished to honor those that have gone above and beyond to create, enhance and/or further the mission of our Association. Meet the 5th Annual Class inductees...
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Habitat Program 2020
Year in Review
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Check out this video WWA's Project Director Peter Ziegler put together on our 2020 habitat program accomplishments. |
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Habitat Improvement Works!
By Bruce Urben, President
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In late December or early January my sons and I head into Missouri to continue to scratch the itch for a little more duck hunting. Read on...
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WWA Expanding Outreach to Identify Habitat Projects |
One of WWA’s limiting factors in putting more wetland restoration on the landscape is finding good projects with willing landowners. Read on...
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Early last year, WWA members told us through our survey of their desires for the zone structure decisions the DNR would undertake for 2020 and beyond. I know that not every individual of the 700 or so survey respondents got what they wanted... Read on...
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Take Our 2021 Big Water Zone Survey |
This year’s survey is much shorter than last year's, and will help us strongly advocate for the framework that you - our WWA members - want to see in 2021. Help us help you by taking the survey!
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Big Water Zone: Establishing a Fair and Flexible Season Framework
By Peter Peshek
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Bruce Ross loves to hand out impossible assignments. “Peter, write an essay describing the core need of the many constituencies of Big Water Zone hunters and then outline some of the factors to be considered in establishing the rules for the Big Water Zone from the perspective of a non-regulator.” Read on...
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More Notes from a Lake Michigan Sea Duck Outfitter |
And your chance to win a Big Water Zone hunt for you and three of your buddies! Learn more...
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2020 WWA Volunteers of the Year Announced |
It is always difficult to narrow the candidates down to a single WWA Volunteer of the Year - and this year it was impossible. Read on...
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2020 Overachievers - WWA Super Goal Chapters |
2020 will go down in the record books for a lot of reasons. Read on...
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The Green Bay chapter, under the new leadership of Doug Steiner, overcame considerable obstacles to put on their best ever banquet and take home top event honors – Highest Netting Event. Read on...
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Mike Alaimo: There is a Season, Tern, Tern, Tern
(Part 2)
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Waukesha chapter chair, Adopt a Wildlife Area initiator, and all-around agent provocateur, Mike Alaimo was personally recognized for his work in the restoration of the Black Tern in Rome Pond at this year’s annual meeting. Read on...
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Appleton Chapter Firing on All Cylinders |
Brad Miller, Kevin O’Brien, and Peter Strenn from the Valley Chapter (Appleton) were on hand at the annual meeting to receive a surprise award that recognized their chapter’s efforts to have a bigger WWA impact in their community. Read on...
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Class A "Need Not be Present to Win" Raffles |
Throughout the year most of our chapters hold Class A raffles, many featuring multiple prizes and some extremely desirable guns (that you probably wouldn’t buy for yourself, but sure would like to own). If you can’t attend every event, and who can, you can still get in on a chance to win the chapter’s showcase prizes, most with great odds to win. Check them all out here. |
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February's featured Class A is for our Appleton/Valley chapter who will be drawing their Gun Raffle. First Prize: Typhoon Defense F12 Classic Shotgun FDE w/ two 10-shot clips; second prize: $100 Scheels Gift Card; third prize $50 Scheels Gift Card! Drawing will take place on February 25th at 7:00pm at The Grand Meridian in Appleton, WI. Tickets just $10 each! Get yours online here. |
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WWA's Puppy Auction: A Happy Ending
By Rob Monette, Regional Director
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I want you to meet someone - say hi to Jack! Read on...
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Consider volunteering to help one of our Chapters make a difference by improving the wetlands, waterfowl, and wildlife in Wisconsin. Thanks for all your past and future support. I want to help!
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Hail and Farewell: New WWA Directors and Officers |
With the Annual Meeting, two serving directors – Bruce Urben and Joe Gonyo – were re-elected by eligible voters to three-year terms. Three new directors were welcomed to the Board: Dave Elwing, Todd Schaller, and Dennis Fleischer.
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Waterfowl Hunters EXPO Gathers Steam, Website Launches!
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We are beginning to really roll with this year’s EXPO. Learn more!
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Mark your calendars for the next WWA event near you and visit our Events Calendar for everything happening in 2020 & beyond: |
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Join WWA on the Knowles Nelson Team
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The Knowles-Nelson stewardship program has helped Wisconsin’s waterfowlers for over 30 years – and now this program needs your help. Read on...
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No Ice Is Safe - Check Locally for Info
By Lt. Tyler Strelow/Supervisor of the DNR Mississippi River Warden Team
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One of the best things about Wisconsin is that there are four seasons and many opportunities for year-round fun. Read on...
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Herman Wendt - Sheboygan Decoy Carver
By Bruce Urben, President
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Herman hunted just north of Sheboygan, where the Pigeon River empties into Lake Michigan. He started carving his own decoys as a teenager and never quit. Read on...
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Thank You to Our 2021 Sponsors & Donors |
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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:
- In honor of Dr. Mark Greulich - Donor: Kathleen Andreoni
- Mrs. Susan Arenz - Donor: Fred Welch
- Mr. Kyle MacDonald - Donors: Kyle's Book Club Members
- Mr. Josh Meyers - Donor: Laurie Lemerond
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Mr. Randy McCoy - Donors: Multiple, view all here.
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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The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission focuses on wetland and upland habitat restoration, youth and adult environmental education and environmental- and hunter-based legislation.
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