In Like a Lion... Out Like a Lion
By Bruce Ross, Executive Director
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I’m glad we’re out of March – it felt like the longest month in recent memory, but maybe that’s because we did a lot in those 31 days… Read on...
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Some People Actually Like to Read Annual Reports |
Most public-facing organizations – including WWA – publish annual reports to their shareholders to let them know how they are doing. Especially after a year like last year, we thought it was important to share how it all went down. Read on...
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Don't Miss the Single Biggest Waterfowling Event of the Year |
If you haven’t marked your calendars yet, do it RIGHT NOW! Because if you miss it this year, you’ll have a full year to regret it. Read on...
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Why We Do It
By Bruce Urben, President
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Just coming off of a very successful and rewarding fundraising banquet puts everyone in a great mood. Read on...
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As noted last month, the Governor included the long-overdue duck stamp increase into the budget he proposed, but given the state of politics in the state, the legislature is starting their own part of the budget process with a blank slate. Read on...
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Valley Chapter Nesting Project |
On Saturday, March 20th, WWA’s Appleton/Valley Chapter completed the install of thirteen new wood duck box houses on the Chase/ Baehnman property, located northwest of Lake Poygan. Read on...
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WWA Partners with DNR to Help Restore Little Birch Flowage |
Two years ago, WWA agreed to partner with the DNR at Mead Wildlife Area by providing some financial support for a project they were contemplating on the Little Birch Flowage in the Mead Wildlife area in central Wisconsin. Read on...
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Pitz, Urben Formally Inducted into Hall of Fame |
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Support Your State's Waterfowling Organization! |
There are more than 60,000 waterfowlers in this state, and this newsletter goes out to about 25% of them… but just less than half of our readers are actually members of WWA. If you like this newsletter, or if you like what we’re doing, please consider becoming a member of WWA - we could use your help. |
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Churchills Volunteer a Day to Clean AWA Lots |
On a warm early spring weekend last month, dedicated WWA volunteers Ron and Anne Churchill took a day to clean up the trash left dumped over the winter on two of WWA’s adopted Wildlife Areas. Read on...
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WWA Brings Restoration Help to Private Landowners |
PART 1: HELP! Lessons learned from a wannabe wetland restorer. Read on...
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There's Lots Afoot in WWA's Habitat Committee |
Wow, the Association’s Habitat Committee, chaired by Board Director Jim Freck, has been busy gearing up this winter. Read on...
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Some folks have been asking for an update on my new pup, Tack. Well, he’s doing fine. But our shoes are a little chewed up… 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. 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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Green Bay Chapter Presents Jack VanSistine Conservation Award |
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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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Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year: Warden Trevor Tracey
By Lt. Tyler Strelow
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Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Trevor Tracey is keenly aware of the importance of Wisconsin’s natural resources – especially when it comes to waterfowl and wetlands. Read on...
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George H. Bacon: Vermont Decoy Carver
By Bruce Urben, President
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Vermont is not a hotbed of well known and respected decoy carvers; maybe three or four have come from this area...
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Dueling Dogs in a Snowstorm
By Dr. K.C. Brooks, an avid waterfowler, dog lover & practicing veterinarian at Lodi Veterinary Care
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There are many reasons we choose to hunt waterfowl. 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
- 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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