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The Dogs' Day of Late Summer 2021
By Bruce Ross, Executive Director
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Waterfowl Hunters EXPO: Working Together for Wisconsin's Waterfowlers |
In January of 2020, WWA’s Board of Directors voted to assume a leadership role and initiate what turned out to be called the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO. Read on...
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Wetland Restoration Assistance for Private Landowners |
If you missed last month’s Waterfowl Hunter’s Expo you also missed out on an informative presentation on the available programs, organizations and some of the ins and outs of obtaining funding for resorting wetlands on private land. Here's a synopsis of what was discussed...
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Seen (& Heard) at the Inaugural Waterfowl Hunters EXPO |
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EXPO Volunteers: Thank You!
By Todd Schaller, Vice President
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One of the keys to of any non-profit effort, regardless of scope, size or topic, is the people willing to volunteer. The inaugural Waterfowl Hunters Expo was no exception to the rule. Read on...
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Top Duck & Goose Callers Compete at EXPO |
The 2021 Goose and Duck Calling contests were held at the inaugural Waterfowl Hunters EXPO on Saturday, August 28th, with a new and larger crowd, but a result similar to a couple of previous contests. And the winners were...
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WI Stamp Design Contest Winners Announced
By Bruce Urben, WWA President
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To say that there was a lot going on at this year's Waterfowl Hunters Expo would be an understatement. In addition to all of the seminars, demonstrations, vendors and more, this year the WDNR’s 2022 Stamp Design Contest for waterfowl, pheasant and turkey were held at the Expo.
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Sandhill Crane Hunt in WI?
Part V: Why Hunt Sandhill Cranes?
By Todd Schaller, Vice President
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A key topic worth exploring, related to a sustainable and ethical Sandhill Crane hunting season, is also potentially one of the most difficult topics. Why hunt Sandhill Cranes?
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Waterfowl Learn to Hunt Opportunity
By Bruce Urben, WWA President
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This fall, Friday October 15th and Saturday October 16th, will be the 11th (almost) Annual Green Bay Chapter Learn to Hunt Waterfowl Program, which will be held near Pulaski, WI (about 1/2 hour north of Green Bay). Read on...
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Abrams Property Ready for the Fall Season |
WWA's Abrams Project property, located north of Green Bay, is getting cleaned up and ready for fall's hunting seasons. Read on...
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The ATV raffle has been drawn and delivered to its new owner, the inaugural Waterfowl Hunter’s EXPO was a huge success; it was a good and busy last weekend of August, but it’s over! Now onto September ...
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Class A "Need Not be Present to Win" Raffles |
Throughout the year, many of our chapters hold Class A raffles, most featuring multiple prizes and some extremely desirable guns. 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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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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Mark your calendars for the next WWA event near you and visit our Events Calendar for everything happening in 2021 & beyond: |
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Sponsor Spotlight: Swift Waters |
Most sponsor spotlights deal with product manufacturers, so this is probably my first spotlight about a service provider, and certainly my first about a social media provider. But I was so impressed with Swift Waters. Read on...
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Rice Breast in Waterfowl
By Sarah A. Orlofske - UW Stevens Point
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When I talk to waterfowl hunters and share that my research involves studying waterfowl parasites, the most common parasite they ask about is Rice Breast. Read on...
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Pandemic Pushes Waterfowl Hunters to Aim Locally
By Lt. Tyler Strelow/Supervisor of the DNR Mississippi River Warden Team
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Due to the pandemic and the Canadian border being closed until early August, many hunters had to re-think their plans for waterfowl season. We are lucky we live in a state with plenty of waterfowl hunting areas. Read on...
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William T. "Bill" Porter - A Contemporary Decoy Carver from Wisconsin
By Bruce Urben, President
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Bill, a very accomplished carver and flat art artisan, carved decoys we are just now seeing coming on the decoy auction circuit - and they have been increasing in value 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:
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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
- Mr. Gaston Lopez - Donor: Mark Slater
- Mr. Erich Pitz - Donors: Barb & Don Porath
- 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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