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AUGUST 2017 VOLUME 44 NUMBER 8 I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful summer we are having, and enjoying the mosquitos. We had a chance to go to the cabin a while back and to my surprise the were no mosqui- tos around. But at other places we went around our home town you put your life in your own hands going outside. While we were at the cabin, I was glad to see all the new young critters. We were fortu- nate to see turkey, deer, fisher, rac- coon and a really large showing of grouse. We have been quite busy with items for the Federation in the past month starting with the 2018 Calendar. Many of you should have received calendars in July. I would like to thank Lil for all the hard work she has done again to make the Calen- dar happen. Kudos also to Ruth Ann for all her efforts in getting the calendars shipped out. I be- lieve she told me she shipped out about 8500 Calendars. So again thanks Lil and Ruth Ann. As you know the calendar is one of our best fund raisers. I set a goal for the WWF to sell 9000 calendars this year which I believe we can do with every one’s help. So please try to sell as many calendars as you can. One way to meet the goal is to find at least two new businesses that are willing to sell our calen- dars. Each and every calendar sold supports the WWF accomplishing its mission. We are working on organizing a shooting range seminar which will be held in March of 2018. We will have more information on the seminar in the near future. George Meyer, WWF Executive Director, has been very busy with emails and phone calls regarding AB411 which takes away a lot of the authority of DNR wardens to enter private lands to check people for violations. There was a hear- ing on July 19th in Madison. We are urging all WWF members and clubs to continue to contact their legislators in opposition to this bill. Planning and organizing con- tinues for the WWF Board of Di- rector’s October meeting which will include a fact-finding trip to the Central Sands region. The Board will be learning about the many ground water and surface is- sues that are negatively impacting the region. Finally, I would like to thank Jim Swanson for my monthly re- minders to write my President’s column and for the great job he is doing as the new editor of Wiscon- servation. Sell Calendars! Bill Tollard, President President’s Report August 2017 Conservation Wardens Need Your Help! Assembly Bill 411 Seriously Undermines Fish and Game Enforcement Assembly Bill 411 threatens the ability of Conservation Wardens to effectively enforce hunting, fishing and trapping regulations on the 80% of Wisconsin that is privately owned. Under current law any law enforcement officer including conser- vation wardens has the authority to enter open fields of private land to assure compliance with laws. They do not have authority to enter buildings or areas near buildings. Wardens need the authority to enter open fields to assure that indi- viduals hunting, fishing or trapping have the appropriate licenses and stamps to hunt, fish and trap and to assure that individuals on private land are complying with all hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. Fish and wildlife are owned by the public and unless con- servation wardens are allowed to go onto the open fields of pri- vate land to enforce hunting, fishing and trapping regulations, fish and game on that property from a practical standpoint be- comes private. There should be the same fish and game regulation enforce- ment on private lands as public lands. Support your local Conservation Warden Ask your State Senator and State Representative to Vote No on Assembly Bill 411. Go to the legislative website first page to find out how to contact your legislators: www.legis.wisconsin.gov W INTER, Wis. – After another suc- cessful winter trapping effort, 31 elk are now roaming their new home in northern Wisconsin after being released from their acclimation and quarantine pen. This year’s class represents the third year of Wisconsin’s elk translocation efforts and the first year that elk have been released into the Clam Lake elk range in over 20 years. Follow- ing two years of translocation efforts in Jack- son County, focus shifted back to the original northern herd that resides primarily in Saw- yer County, which originated from 25 Michigan elk released in 1995. Twenty-eight elk arrived at the holding pen in late March, but numbers grew slightly as pregnant cows gave birth this summer. “Overall it was another great year, with many key partners including the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Flam- beau River State Forest, U.S. Forest Service, and others all coming together to make these efforts a success,” said Kevin Wallenfang, Wis- consin Department of Natural Resources elk ecologist and elk reintroduction coordinator. “We experienced some new challenges this year, but overall things went well and we are excited to release these elk into the wild,” Project goals include the addition of up to 75 elk to the northern population in an effort to supplement herd growth and add new genetics. Currently, the northern elk population is esti- mated at approximately 165 animals spread throughout several hundred square miles. “The northern herd has grown steadily, but slower than desired over the years,” said Wal- lenfang. “This current effort will give the herd a boost in overall numbers and hopefully pro- vide a jump-start for herd growth – an influx of new genetics will also benefit the herd moving forward.” Upon arrival from Kentucky, the elk re- ceived 24-hour care and monitoring during the required 120-day quarantine period, which concluded in early June. Final health testing, general animal condition, and calving deter- mined when the elk were released. Each ani- mal, including newborn calves, were fitted with a tracking collar to provide extremely useful movement, habitat preference, and survival data prior to release. The public is being asked to avoid the gen- eral vicinity of the holding pen, and remain watchful when driving in the area to avoid ve- hicle collision with the elk. “It’s been a great effort getting them here, and now we want to do everything in our power to ensure the herd’s success,” says Lou George, northern regional director for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. “We ask for these first several weeks that folks give them their space until they settle in.” Elk in Jackson County adjusting well to life in Wisconsin During the first two years of elk transloca- tion efforts in eastern Jackson County, the De- partment of Natural Resources and a number of key partners released 73 elk. The central Wisconsin herd is currently es- timated at approximately 60 animals, with up to 20 calves expected to have been born this spring. Several have been confirmed and efforts are being made to confirm additional births through field searches, observations and trail cameras. “You don’t expect to see a lot of herd growth during the first couple years, but they are doing quite well and beginning to show their repro- ductive capabilities,” said Wallenfang. These elk are being observed and enjoyed by locals on a regular basis, and visitors from outside. ThirdYear of Reintroduction Effort Provides 31 Kentucky Elk to Wisconsin’s Northwoods

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Page 1: President’s Report - WIWF · $25.00 of annual dues paid to Wisconsin WildlifeFederation entitles members to one year’ssubscription to Wisconservation.One year’ssubscription

AUGUST 2017VOLUME 44NUMBER 8

Ihope everyone is enjoyingthe beautiful summer weare having, and enjoying

the mosquitos. We had a chance togo to the cabin a while back and tomy surprise the were no mosqui-tos around. But at other places wewent around our home town youput your life in your own handsgoing outside. While we were atthe cabin, I was glad to see all thenew young critters. We were fortu-nate to see turkey, deer, fisher, rac-coon and a really large showing ofgrouse.

We have been quite busywith items for the Federationin the past month starting withthe 2018 Calendar. Many of youshould have received calendarsin July. I would like to thank Lilfor all the hard work she hasdone again to make the Calen-dar happen. Kudos also to RuthAnn for all her efforts in gettingthe calendars shipped out. I be-lieve she told me she shipped outabout 8500 Calendars. So againthanks Lil and Ruth Ann. As you

know the calendar is one of ourbest fund raisers. I set a goal forthe WWF to sell 9000 calendarsthis year which I believe we can dowith every one’s help. So please tryto sell as many calendars as youcan. One way to meet the goal isto find at least two new businessesthat are willing to sell our calen-dars. Each and every calendar soldsupports the WWF accomplishingits mission.

We are working on organizinga shooting range seminar whichwill be held in March of 2018. Wewill have more information on theseminar in the near future.

George Meyer, WWF ExecutiveDirector, has been very busy withemails and phone calls regardingAB411 which takes away a lot ofthe authority of DNR wardens toenter private lands to check peoplefor violations. There was a hear-ing on July 19th in Madison. Weare urging all WWF members andclubs to continue to contact theirlegislators in opposition to this bill.

Planning and organizing con-

tinues for the WWF Board of Di-rector’s October meeting whichwill include a fact-finding trip tothe Central Sands region. TheBoard will be learning about themany ground water and surface is-sues that are negatively impactingthe region.

Finally, I would like to thankJim Swanson for my monthly re-minders to write my President’scolumn and for the great job he isdoing as the new editor of Wiscon-servation. Sell Calendars!

Bill Tollard, President

President’s ReportAugust 2017

Conservation Wardens Need Your Help!Assembly Bill 411 Seriously Undermines Fish and

Game Enforcement

Assembly Bill 411 threatens the ability of Conservation Wardensto effectively enforce hunting, fishing and trapping regulations on the80% of Wisconsin that is privately owned.

Under current law any law enforcement officer including conser-vation wardens has the authority to enter open fields of private landto assure compliance with laws. They do not have authority to enterbuildings or areas near buildings.

Wardens need the authority to enter open fields to assure that indi-viduals hunting, fishing or trapping have the appropriate licenses andstamps to hunt, fish and trap and to assure that individuals on privateland are complying with all hunting, fishing and trapping regulations.

Fish and wildlife are owned by the public and unless con-

servation wardens are allowed to go onto the open fields of pri-vate land to enforce hunting, fishing and trapping regulations,fish and game on that property from a practical standpoint be-comes private.

There should be the same fish and game regulation enforce-ment on private lands as public lands.

Support your local Conservation Warden

Ask your State Senator and State Representative to Vote Noon Assembly Bill 411.

Go to the legislative website first page to find out how to contactyour legislators: www.legis.wisconsin.gov

WINTER, Wis. – After another suc-cessful winter trapping effort, 31 elkare now roaming their new home in

northern Wisconsin after being released fromtheir acclimation and quarantine pen.

This year’s class represents the third yearof Wisconsin’s elk translocation efforts and thefirst year that elk have been released into theClam Lake elk range in over 20 years. Follow-ing two years of translocation efforts in Jack-son County, focus shifted back to the originalnorthern herd that resides primarily in Saw-yer County, which originated from 25 Michiganelk released in 1995. Twenty-eight elk arrivedat the holding pen in late March, but numbersgrew slightly as pregnant cows gave birth thissummer.

“Overall it was another great year, withmany key partners including the KentuckyDepartment of Fish and Wildlife Resources,Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Great LakesIndian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Flam-beau River State Forest, U.S. Forest Service,and others all coming together to make theseefforts a success,” said Kevin Wallenfang, Wis-consin Department of Natural Resources elkecologist and elk reintroduction coordinator.“We experienced some new challenges this year,

but overall things went well and we are excitedto release these elk into the wild,”

Project goals include the addition of up to 75elk to the northern population in an effort tosupplement herd growth and add new genetics.Currently, the northern elk population is esti-mated at approximately 165 animals spreadthroughout several hundred square miles.

“The northern herd has grown steadily, butslower than desired over the years,” said Wal-lenfang. “This current effort will give the herda boost in overall numbers and hopefully pro-vide a jump-start for herd growth – an influx ofnew genetics will also benefit the herd movingforward.”

Upon arrival from Kentucky, the elk re-ceived 24-hour care and monitoring duringthe required 120-day quarantine period, whichconcluded in early June. Final health testing,general animal condition, and calving deter-mined when the elk were released. Each ani-mal, including newborn calves, were fitted witha tracking collar to provide extremely usefulmovement, habitat preference, and survivaldata prior to release.

The public is being asked to avoid the gen-eral vicinity of the holding pen, and remainwatchful when driving in the area to avoid ve-

hicle collision with the elk.“It’s been a great effort getting them here,

and now we want to do everything in our powerto ensure the herd’s success,” says Lou George,northern regional director for Rocky MountainElk Foundation. “We ask for these first severalweeks that folks give them their space untilthey settle in.”

Elk in Jackson County adjustingwell to life in Wisconsin

During the first two years of elk transloca-tion efforts in eastern Jackson County, the De-partment of Natural Resources and a number ofkey partners released 73 elk.

The central Wisconsin herd is currently es-timated at approximately 60 animals, with upto 20 calves expected to have been born thisspring. Several have been confirmed and effortsare being made to confirm additional birthsthrough field searches, observations and trailcameras.

“You don’t expect to see a lot of herd growthduring the first couple years, but they are doingquite well and beginning to show their repro-ductive capabilities,” said Wallenfang.

These elk are being observed and enjoyedby locals on a regular basis, and visitors fromoutside.

Third Year of Reintroduction Effort Provides 31 Kentucky Elkto Wisconsin’s Northwoods

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WISCONSERVATION August 20172

WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMITTEE CHAIRSCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE EMAILAnnual Meeting Dave Verhage 715-344-3497 [email protected] Lil Pi i 920 876 4312 [email protected] 810Bylaws 122 [email protected] 429 [email protected] Leadership Corps 312 [email protected] 988 [email protected] 378 [email protected] Resources 927 [email protected] 978 [email protected] and Parks 017 [email protected] Lakes 990 [email protected] Fisheries 060 [email protected] 842Nominating 017 [email protected] 122 [email protected] Range Bill Tollard 920-379-3429 [email protected] John Wetzel 608-526-4238 [email protected] Kevin MarquetteWisconservation Jim Swanson 715-232-8266 [email protected]

OFFICE PHONE:800-897-4161 - Toll Free

WEB PAGEADDRESS:www.wiwf.org

OFFICEADDRESS:

213 N. Main St., Ste. 100PO Box 460

Poynette, WI 53955

WisconservationWISCONSERVATION (USPS 108-190 ISSN 0164-3649) is published monthly for $25 per year by WisconsinWildlife Federation, 213 North Main Street, Suite 100, PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955. Periodical postage paidat Poynette, WI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WISCONSERVATION,PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955. All communications regarding advertising, editorial, circulation and WisconsinWildlife Federation matters should be sent to PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955. Permission to reprint articles isnormally given providing proper credit is given both publication and author. Views expressed by freelance writersare their own and do not necessarily represent those of the publication or the WWF.

$25.00 of annual dues paid to Wisconsin Wildlife Federation entitles members to one year’s subscriptionto Wisconservation. One year’s subscription to non-members—$25.00.

Printed by Ripon Printers, 656 S. Douglas St., Ripon, WI 54971.

WISCONSERVATION EDITORJim Swanson

Phone: (715) [email protected]

ASSOCIATE EDITORRalph Fritsch

(715) 850-2456

* * * OFFICERS * * *

President Bill Tollard, 4630 Friedrich Ave., Omro, WI 54963, (920) 379-3429. Email:[email protected]

First Vice President Gary Dieck, E2326 Crandall, Wonewoc, WI 53968, (608) 464-3290.Email: [email protected]

Second Vice President Craig Challoner, 3880 2nd Street Road, Omro, WI 54963. Email:[email protected]

Secretary Connie Kadubek, N10961 State Hwy 17, Gleason, WI 54435, (715) 360-3903. Email:[email protected]

Treasurer Dave Verhage, 1111 Chadwick Ct., Plover, WI 54467, (715) 344-3497. Email:[email protected]

DISTRICT 7Dave Chingway, Watertown, WI, (920) 261-0379.Kevyn Quamme, Sun Prairie, WI, (608) 209-3842.Mike Meyer, Watertown, WI, (920) 342-9439.

DISTRICT 8Greg Kronschnabel, Dousman, WI, (262) 965-3057.Don Camplin, North Prairie, WI, (262) 392-4183.Steve Brasch, Dousman, WI, (262) 392-4196.

DISTRICT 9Rick Lazarczyk, West Allis, WI, (414) 321-5750.Gordon Merz, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 695-0060.Tracy Czechan, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 442-2583.

DISTRICT 10Gary Dieck, Wonewoc, WI, (608) 415-9417.Jeff Johnson, North Freedom, WI, (608) 434-3896.Tom Hauge

DISTRICT 11Norb Moes, Green Bay, WI, (920) 434-1999.Keith Pamperin, Green Bay, WI, (920) 494-3990.Elmer Schill, DePere, WI, (920) 336-8117.

DISTRICT 12Bob Ellingson, Lakewood, WI, (715) 276-7129.Mike “Oscar” Stueck, Crivitz, WI, (920) 323-9230.Thomas Johnston, Niagara, WI, (859) 285-8978.

N.W.F. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVEJason Dinsmore, 199 Kristin Drive NW, Rochester,MN 55901. Office: (507) 206-3732. Cell: (517) 204-8962. Email: [email protected].

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORSJim Huhn, Watertown, WIRoxanne Taylor, Plymouth, WIBill Tollard, Omro, WIAndy Lewandowski, Muskego, WICarolyn Brown, Milton, WIRichard Baudhuin, Sturgeon Bay, WIConnie Kadubek, Gleason, WIChris Leighty, Cottage Grove, WIMatt Lallemont, Tomahawk, WIJustin Mueller, Kewaunee, WI (CLC)Mark Kakatsch, Oconomowoc, WIJeffery Williams, DeForest, WI (TWS)Robert Zimmermann, Watertown, WIAlexis K Allworden, Wisconsin Rapids, WIMaegan Loka, Tomahawk, WISawyer Boldt, Sheboygan Falls, WI

HONORARY DIRECTORSArt JorgensonCatherine Koss, Land O’ Lakes, WIVern ManglessJim Mense, Menomonie, WIRay RheinschmidtJ. L. SchneiderBetty Schneider-Borchert, Oshkosh, WIArt Seidel, Brookfield, WIAl Kube, Cochrane, WIJoe Zanter, Sparta, WIBucky Kilishek, Menasha, WIMartha Kilishek, Menasha, WIMary Cassidy, Plainfield, WIKen Zettlemeier, Waukesha, WINorm Moes, Green Bay, WIDan Gries, Menasha, WI

HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTSJoseph A. Gruber, Campbellsport, WIDr. Dan Trainer, UW-Stevens PointLes Voigt

PAST PRESIDENTSGeorge Borchert, Oshkosh, WIJohn Wagner, Oconomowoc, WIChuck Matyska, Cecil, WIJack Nissen, Dousman, WILil Pipping, Elkhart Lake, WICorky Meyer, Kewaskum, WIJerry Knuth, Plover, WIJames Weishan, Cambria, WIMartha Kilishek, Menasha, WIRussell Hitz, Wheeler, WIJim Baldock, West Bend, WIRalph Fritsch, Townsend, WIRobert Miller, Sparta, WIDoug Olson, Viroqua, WIDoug Johnson, Hartford, WIJames Wareing, Sussex, WILeo RoetheBill BuckleyDick HempBob LachmundJerry LaudonRon PiskulaHarold SpencerLes Woerpel

STATE AFFILIATESDIRECTORS/REPRESENTATIVES

American Wild Turkey Hunting Dog AssociationJon Freis, Maribel, WI, 920-776-1272

Challenge The Outdoors, Inc.Larry Laehn, Milton, WI, 920-540-9927

Izaak Walton League, Bill Cook ChapterRonald Macdonald, Stevens Point, WI, 715-344-0054

Sturgeon for Tomorrow, North ChapterWayne Hoelzel, Menasha, WI, 920-725-1206

Trout Unlimited, Aldo Leopold ChapterScott Allen, Reedsburg, WI, 608-524-1753

Trout Unlimited, Green Bay ChapterPaul Kruse, Green Bay, WI, 920-494-4220

Walleyes for Tomorrow, Inc.Michael Arrowood, Oakfield, WI, 920-922-0905

WI Association of Field Trial ClubsBilly Ploucher, Appleton, WI, 920-257-4816

WI Association of Sporting Dog ClubsPat Quaintance, 715-779-5104

WI Association of Beagle ClubsPhil Secker, Germantown, WI, 262-253-3602

WI Coon Hunters AssociationDennis Roehrborn, Plymouth, WI, 920-467-3845

WI Council of Sportfishing OrganizationsJohn Durben, Cecil, WI, 715-745-2248

WI Deer Hunters AssociationMark Toso, Roberts, WI, 715-781-4887

WI Deer Hunters Inc.Dennis Hoffman, Neshkoro, WI, 920-293-4098

WI Federation of Great Lake Sport Fishing ClubsMark Hasenberg, Kenosha, WI, 262-652-9503

WI Hunter Ed Instructor AssociationNorb Moes, Green Bay, WI, 920-434-1999

WI Muzzleloaders AssociationCarolyn Brown, Milton, WI, 608-868-2514

WI Sharp Tailed Grouse SocietyJim Evrard, Grantsburg, WI, 715-463-2446

WI Taxidermist AssociationBucky/Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI, 920-734-8774

WI Trappers AssociationScott McAuley, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 608-354-2725

WI Woodland Owners AssociationTom Jacobs, Crivitz, WI, 715-856-6340

Wild Ones Natural Landscapers LTD.Donna VanBuecken, Neenah, WI, 920-730-3981

Wings Over WIBurt Bushke, Mayville, WI, 920-387-5198

WI Chapter American Fisheries SocietyThomas Slawski, New Berlin, WI

WI Division – Izaak Walton League of AmericaGeorge Guyant, Amherst Junction, WI, 715-824-4205

WI Trapshooting AssociationBruce Stitely, Tomahawk, WI, 715-453-5271

WI Waterfowl AssociationBruce Urben, Pulaski, WI, 920-660-2773

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DISTRICT 1Ken Lundberg, Lake Nebagamon, WI, (715) 374-3404.Pat Quaintance, Bayfield, WI, (715) 779-5104.Alex Mertig, Mason, WI, (715) 413-0213.

DISTRICT 2Laurie Groskopf, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 453-6301.Walt Camp, St. Germain, WI, (715) 891-2156.Nick Schertz, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 966-6116.

DISTRICT 3Jim Swanson, Menomonie, WI, (715) 232-8266.Dean Borofka, Rice Lake, WI, (715) 234-6303.Scott Humrickhouse

DISTRICT 4Delbert Dietzler, Rudolph, WI, (715) 421-2591.Dave Verhage, Plover, WI, (715) 344-3497.Paul M. Chandler, Amherst, WI, (715) 824-2161.

DISTRICT 5Kevin Marquette, Shawano, WI, (715) 851-4175.Carl Gierke, Shiocton, WI, (920) 986-3272.Craig Challoner, Omro, WI.

DISTRICT 6John Wetzel, Holmen, WI, (608) 526-4238.Andy Chikowski, Taylor, WI, (715) 538-3392.Michelle Graff, LaCrosse, WI, (608) 791-9204.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LEGISLATIONGeorge Meyer, 201 Randolph Dr., Madison, WI 53717, (608) 516-5545. Email: [email protected]

BUSINESS MANAGERRuth Ann Lee, PO Box 460, Poynette, WI 53955, (608) 635-0600. Email: [email protected]

Lil Pipping 920-876-43Janet McLaughlin 262-252-48Betty Borchert 920-688-31Bill Tollard 920-379-34Lil Pipping 920-876-43Andy Lewandowski 262-527-19Jim Huhn 920-718-23Larry Laehn 920-540-99Tom Johnson 859-285-89Jerry Knuth 715-344-00Keith Pamperin 920-494-39Gordy Merz 262-695-00Kevyn Quamme 608-209-38Jerry Knuth 715-344-00Betty Borchert 920-688-31Bill T ll d 920 379 3

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WISCONSERVATION August 20173

NEWS RELEASEContact: 800-897-4161

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Art Contest

An Art Contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is held each year to select apainting for its Annual Print Program. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Print Program hasbeen quite successful; with some prints being sold out.

The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors has chosen thetopic of “Landscapes of Wisconsin” as the theme for the

Annual Print of 2018

The Art Committee will screen the entries and invite up to ten artists to display their works atthe Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Annual Meeting. A vote of the delegates and the officers ofthe Wisconsin Wildlife Federation attending the Annual Meeting at the Mead Hotel inWisconsin Rapids, WI during the weekend of April 21, 2018 will select the winning painting.

Note: The WWF Board of Directors at their June 2017 meeting discussed this theme and wouldlike it to include recognizable state natural landscapes or public lands in the image.

Contest Rules1. Anyone, amateur or professional may enter.2. The winning artist keeps the original and 10% of the run prints. All prints are to be

signed and numbered by the artist. This will be a limited edition of 300-350 prints (TBD).3. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation receives exclusive reproduction rights. To include

but not limited to prints, collectable plates, mugs or other appropriate merchandise. Anymeans of reproduction from someone other than the WWF needs approval and writtenpermission directly from the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.

4. Image size of original work must be horizontal or vertical. Artwork size must be suitablefor reproduction. WWF has the right to change the final reproduction size.

5. A colored photo (snapshot size) of the original work and entry form (on reverse side)must be in the hands of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation on or before March 1st, 2018.The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Art Committee has the right to reject any or allentries.

6. All photos become the property of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.7. Contestants may enter more than one entry, but no more than three.8. WWF will contact contestants via email to notify them if they are selected to enter the

contest and showcase their artwork on April 21, 2018 at Hotel Mead in WI Rapids.

Wisconsin Wildlife FederationART CONTEST ENTRY FORM

By entering my original work in the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation art contest I authorize TheWisconsin Wildlife Federation to reproduce this artwork, if it is the winning entry, as theWisconsin Wildlife Federation’s 2018 Annual Print, and in any other fashion it may deemappropriate.

Title of Art_________________________________________________________

Size ______________________________________________________________

Name of Artist _____________________________________________________

Street _____________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________________

State __________ Zip ________________

Daytime Phone ____________________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________________

Please send photos and form to: Wisconsin Wildlife FederationAttn: Art CommitteePO Box 460Poynette, WI 53955

For further information please contact us at: 608-635-0600 or 800-897-4161Email: [email protected]: www.wiwf.org

* Please duplicate this form as necessary.

By signing this Entry Form, you are agreeing to all terms and contest rules listed on theprevious page.

Signature

APPLICATION FOR WWF YOUTH IN THEOUTDOORS PROGRAM GRANT

FORWARD: The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has established an annual$2500 grant program to support local organizations in creating and/oroperating local youth focused outdoor-skill events. The Federation will givegrants of up to $250 to local organizations sponsoring such an event.

The Education Committee has the responsibility for reviewing andapproving such grants. At least two components of these events mustinvolve skills used in hunting, fishing, or trapping, but a wide range of otheroutdoor knowledge related programs are encouraged. If a program involvesonly one of the three primary skills, it could qualify if it is supported by anexpanded program of instruction. This would include multiple experiences tosupport the primary skill. The applicant would be responsible for providingthat information so the Education Committee can properly evaluate it. TheEducation Committee will give preference to WWF affiliated clubs in theissuing of grants.

Please complete this application form and submit it to:

Jim Huhn, WWF Educ. Com.1607 Neenah StreetWatertown, WI [email protected]

Name of sponsoring group: __________________________________________Date(s) when the event will take place:_________________________________Location where the event will take place:_______________________________Name of contact person:_____________________________________________Mailing Address of contact person:____________________________________Phone number of contact person: _____________________________________E-mail address of contact person:_____________________________________

USE ADDITIONAL PAGES TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:1. Provide a brief description of the event’s activities including the two requiredcomponents (or one plus extras) of hunting, fishing or trapping. (Brochure orposter would be helpful.)2. How do you plan to use the grant of up to $250 in this endeavor?What is the target date for receiving this grant? _________________________

Approved:_________________________________ Date:___________________Authorized Signature

In terms of Earth’s seasonal change,June is a significant month: Itmarks the summer solstice for the

Northern Hemisphere and the wintersolstice for the Southern Hemisphere.It also means the calendar year is half-over, and it’s time for a climate check-up.

Let’s dive deeper into our monthlyanalysis to see how the planet fared forthe month and the year to date*:

Climate by the numbersJune

The average global temperature setin June 2017 was 1.48 degrees F abovethe 20th-century average of 59.9 degrees,according to scientists from NOAA’s Na-tional Centers for Environmental Infor-

mation. This average temperature wasthe third highest for June in the 1880-2017 record, behind June 2015 (second)and a record-breaking June 2016. June2017 marks the 41st consecutive Juneand the 390th consecutive month withtemperatures at least nominally abovethe 20th-century average.

*Year to date | January throughJune 2017

The year-to-date average temperaturewas 1.64 degrees F above the 20th-centu-ry average of 56.3 degrees. This was thesecond-warmest for this period, 0.29 of adegree behind the record set in 2016.

Other notable climate events andfacts around the world last month in-cluded:

Below-average sea ice at the polescontinues

• The average Arctic sea ice extent(coverage) for June was 7.5 percent belowthe 1981-2010 average, the sixth small-est for the month since satellite recordsbegan in 1979. The average Antarctic seaice extent was 6.3 percent below average,the second smallest on record for Junebehind 2002.

Warmer-than-average lands andoceans

• The globally averaged land-surface

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• Africa had its warmest June on re-cord; Europe, its second (tied with 2007);South America, its third (tied with 2005);Asia, it’s eighth; North America, its 10th;and Oceania, its 50th (tied with 1927).

Globe had 2nd warmest year to date and 3rd warmest June on recordArctic and Antarctic sea-ice coverage remains small

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Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee JournalSentinel – July 19, 2017

MADISON – Wisconsin’s “thingray line” — its conservationwardens — received a robust

show of support on Wednesday.It came as warden authority is facing

arguably the greatest threat in the 138-year history of the force.

More than 100 people overfloweda public hearing at the Capitol for As-sembly Bill 411, a proposal to pro-hibit wardens from entering privateproperty unless they had a reasonablesuspicion that a violation had occurred.

Under the bill, if a warden were to en-ter private land to enforce a law withoutreasonable suspicion, any evidence col-lected would not be admissible in court.

The hearing was held by the Assem-bly Committee on Natural Resourcesand Sporting Heritage.

Assembly Bill 411 would all but pre-vent warden enforcement on the 82% ofWisconsin land that is in private owner-ship.

“Just a disaster waiting to happen,”said Al Shook of Oconomowoc, one of 60members of the public who testified orregistered in opposition to the bill. Elev-en were in support.

Mike Arrowood of Fond du Lac, rep-resenting the Winnebagoland Conserva-tion Alliance, called AB 411 a “poacher’sdream.”

I couldn’t agree more with Shook andArrowood. I don’t know what experiencesyou’ve had with Wisconsin Departmentof Natural Resources wardens, but inmy four decades of licensed hunting, an-gling and assorted outdoor recreation inthe state, I’ve come to know them as the“good guys” in natural resource protec-tion.

A DNR warden is welcome in mycamp or boat anytime.

The bill is co-sponsored by 23state representatives and seven statesenators; all are Republican.

Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake),lead author of the bill, said he first con-ceived AB 411 last year after the “DNRproudly tweeted a photo of a wardencrossing private property to check ahunter in his tree stand.”

Jarchow said the social media post gothim curious.

“Did someone report a violation?” Jar-chow said. “Or did the warden simplyobserve a person engaging in a lawfulactivity? I came to the conclusion, whichthe DNR has affirmed, that a wardenmay enter private property even if thereis no suspicion.”

Jarchow wondered how this couldsquare with the Fourth Amendment,which protects private property rights.

But rather than just research the is-sue, Jarchow introduced the bill and,with his colleagues in the Legislature,seems intent on hog-tying the wardenforce.

What’s more, AB 411 would go a longway toward a very anti-American prin-ciple: It would privatize wildlife.

In the U.S., wildlife is held in the pub-lic trust, so whether on private or publicland, animals are owned by all citizensof the state.

The concept has been at the founda-tion of successful fish and wildlife man-agement in the U.S. and Canada and isenvied the world over.

If wardens were prohibited fromchecking game law compliance on pri-vate land, it would seriously undermineprotection of the public resource.

In another nail in the sad legacy ofthe DNR under Gov. Scott Walker, noagency employee was present to give thedepartment’s view of the bill.

However, more than a dozen retiredconservation wardens were on hand; allurged the committee to reject the bill.

Among the groups that also testifiedin opposition were the La Crosse Coun-ty Conservation Alliance, Sauk CountySportsman’s Alliance, Wisconsin Wa-terfowl Association, Wisconsin WildlifeFederation and Wisconsin ConservationCongress.

One group — Wisconsin Manufactur-ers & Commerce — testified in supportof the bill.

Ralph Christensen, 73, of Westfield,was a conservation warden for nearly30 years, including the last 15 as chief

warden. He’s also a graduate of FBI lawenforcement academy.

Christensen said he was perplexed bysupporters of the bill.

“I’ve served under multiple governorsand I can’t imagine any of them would bein favor of this,” Christensen said. “Thisissue has been adjudicated multipletimes by courts, and time and again thecourts have upheld the right of wardensto enter open fields.”

Christensen said the practical ef-fect of preventing wardens’ presence onprivate lands will be to transfer owner-ship of the wildlife to the private land-owner.

“This contradicts the public trust doc-trine we have followed since statehood,”Christensen said.

Outdoor recreation is estimated to bea $12 billion annual economy in Wiscon-sin, Christensen noted.

“We have about 6 million acres ofpublic lands, but six times as much inprivate ownership,” Christensen said.“State management of these resourcesmust include oversight on private lands.”

The hearing served to shed light onsome misleading information surround-ing warden authority.

Some proponents of the bill have er-roneously stated DNR wardens havemore rights than other law enforcementofficers to enter private land. That is in-correct: all law enforcement officers cando it.

But wardens need to do it more fre-quently to check licenses, a core part oftheir job responsibilities critical to en-forcing fish and game laws.

It has also been said the FourthAmendment should prevent wardensfrom entering private land.

But federal and state courts long agoestablished the ability for law enforce-ment officers to enter private propertyin the execution of their duties. The con-cepts are contained in what is known asthe Open Fields Doctrine.

George Meyer, executive director ofthe Wisconsin Wildlife Federation andformer DNR secretary as well as headof the agency’s Law Enforcement Divi-sion, said conservation wardens, likeevery other law enforcement officer,have constitutionally recognized author-ity to enter open fields on private landsand thereby enforce Wisconsin’s fish andgame laws.

“Federal and state court cases andprevious case law provide that the en-try of law enforcement officers, includ-ing conservation wardens, onto the openfields of private property is an exceptionto the Fourth Amendment of the U.S.Constitution, even if there is no reason-able suspicion or probable cause that aviolation has occurred,” Meyer said. “Itis especially important for conservationwardens to enter onto such lands be-cause of their responsibility to protectthe publicly owned fish and game in thisstate.”

Several people mentioned the risksof establishing a two-tier system in thestate.

“Virtually all Wisconsin sportsmenand women want the state’s hunting,fishing and trapping laws enforced uni-formly in the state,” said Ralph Fritsch,a WWF member who lives in Townsend.“We do not want one standard of enforce-ment on public lands and another stan-dard on private lands.”

The testimony Wednesday becameone-sided, with a steady stream in oppo-sition to the bill.

Jarchow didn’t help his cause whencommittee member Dianne Hesselbein(D-Middleton) asked him where he’d re-ceived his complaints about wardens.

Did he, for example, have email re-cords or a call log he could share with thecommittee?

“That’s not the way it works in mydistrict,” Jarchow said. “When I go to thebar … I hear about this from my constit-uents all the time.”

Committee member Rep. Nick Milroy(D-South Range) noted two private citi-zens who testified in favor of the bill ad-mitted they had received citations.

“I don’t think you want to craft leg-islation that caters to violators,” Milroysaid.

Chairman Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomo-woc) said he wasn’t sure if the committeewould vote on AB 411.

If the bill is opposed, or if no vote isheld, it would fail to advance out of com-mittee.

“We heard a lot of great testimony to-day, but I think we have some ferretingout to do,” Kleefisch said. “Once we dothat, we’ll make a decision about what todo with this bill.”

By the end of the 3-hour, 30-minutehearing, more retired DNR wardens (10)were in the room than committee mem-bers (6).

Fritsch of the WWF said AB 411 wasa “make or break” issue for many in theconservation community and would in-fluence future votes for elected represen-tatives.

“All of our 213 hunting, fishing andtrapping affiliate clubs will be watching

the progress of this bill very, very close-ly,” Fritsch said.

None of the DNR top brass was thereto defend the wardens on Wednesday.

But a rousing show of support fromthe public as well as retired agency per-sonnel showed what I’ve come to knowis true over the decades: Wisconsin war-dens are on the right side of the law asthey work to protect the state’s naturalresources.

Assembly Bill 411 is not only unneces-sary but would be harmful to the state’soutdoor recreation culture and economy.Further, it would allow privatization of apublic resource.

Like the ripples of a pebble tossed intoa still pool, this bill should simply fadeaway.

Smith: Strong Opposition to Bill that would Curtail Warden Authority

MADISON – People with expe-rience in wildlife rehabilita-tion, wildlife health and the

captive wildlife industry are encouragedto apply to serve on the Wisconsin Wild-life Rehabilitation Advisory Council be-fore Aug. 31, 2017.

The council was established in 2013to assist the Wisconsin Department ofNatural Resources staff with recommen-dations pertaining to decisions regardingwildlife rehabilitation and captive wild-life matters. Council members will alsoidentify and implement education andtraining opportunities and assist depart-ment staff with inspections of licensedwildlife rehabilitation facilities.

DNR is accepting applications for upto nine voting member vacancies, whowill be appointed to the council for three-year terms by DNR Secretary CathyStepp. Those who are actively engagedin wildlife rehabilitation (including li-censed rehabilitators), experts in topicsrelated to rehabilitation, and members ofthe captive cervid industry are strongly

encouraged to apply.“The council will be made up of di-

verse stakeholders who provide valuableinsights and recommendations in a sec-tor of conservation important to both thedepartment and the public, said Stepp.“They will be an essential voice to pro-vide assistance to DNR staff, educate thepublic and develop consistent standardsas we broaden the scope of wildlife reha-bilitation to include legal and illegal cap-tive wildlife matters.”

Currently, the council is seeking to fillthe following positions:

• two home based rehabilitators;• one facility based rehabilitator;• three facility representatives;• one University of Wisconsin system

representative; and• two captive cervid industry repre-

sentatives.To learn more about this opportunity

or submit an application, visit dnr.wi.govand search keyword “rehab.”

Applicants Sought for WildlifeRehabilitation Advisory Council

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MADISON – Wisconsin’s spring2017 waterfowl populationsurveys indicate increased

numbers of breeding waterfowl pairs andrelatively good wetland conditions, whichshould result in increased waterfowl pro-duction this year across the state.

The Wisconsin breeding duck popu-lation estimate of 479,099 representsan increase of 23 percent compared to2016, and 9 percent above the long-term(44-year) average. Of the species-specificpopulation estimates for the three topbreeding ducks in Wisconsin, (mallard,blue-winged teal and wood duck) theblue-winged teal, showed the largest in-crease from 2016.

This survey information, along withthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service con-tinental duck survey and the OntarioCanada goose survey provides informa-tion regarding yearly waterfowl breedingconditions and is used to determine thefall season structure for Wisconsin.

For all surveyed waterfowl species,population counts showed increasednumbers from the 2016 estimates. Toview the full survey results for 2017,visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword“waterfowl.”

A very mild winter in 2016-17, com-bined with above normal rainfall inMarch and April, led to wet conditionsthroughout Wisconsin - rainfall in Mayfollowing the survey helped Wisconsinremain at above average wetland condi-tions for the year during the importantbrood-rearing period. Wetland conditionsremained above average for brood rear-ing, and Wisconsin is expected to providegood duck production in 2017.

These breeding pair and habitat con-

Spring Waterfowl Survey Results ShowGood Production with Lots of Wetlands

Breeding duck populations are esti-mated to be up 23 percent this yearcompared to 2016. Photo Credit: DNR

ditions are important to waterfowl hunt-ers as roughly 70 percent of mallardharvest in Wisconsin is supported bylocally hatched ducks. Although higherthis year, it is important to note that theaverage mallard population in the lastfew years has been lower than the pre-vious decade. This observation suggeststhat continued efforts aimed at control-ling mallard harvest impacts and sup-port for grassland nesting habitat con-servation are important to the future ofWisconsin’s local mallard population.

Canada goose populationestimates up from 2016

Wisconsin Canada goose harvest issupported by Canada geese breeding innorthern Ontario, as well as those breed-ing locally in Wisconsin. The Wisconsinbreeding estimate for Canada geese areup from 2016 and consistent with a sta-ble population of roughly 140,000, whichis the 10-year average. Continentalbreeding waterfowl population estimatesfrom the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicesurvey are expected to arrive in July.

Under new federal framework, Wis-consin conducted its annual waterfowlseason hearings this spring, and theNatural Resources Board approved de-partment proposals for season structureat its April 12 meeting. With earlier ap-proval dates, 2017 migratory bird sea-son regulations are currently availableonline and at many license vendorsthroughout Wisconsin.

With the department’s transition toGo Wild, the Canada goose harvest reg-istration phone number is now consis-tent with all other species registered inWisconsin, and this new system providesfor online registration. Hunters will nowregister online at gamereg.wi.gov orvia phone at 844-426-3734 (844 GAME-REG). Registration within 48 hours ofharvest is mandatory for all Canadageese harvested.

Canada Goose Hunting Permits arenow printed on paper. Hunters are nolonger required to conduct the in-fieldvalidation of their goose permit. Howev-er, hunters are still required to registertheir geese online or by calling in within48 hours of harvest.

For more information regarding mi-gratory birds in Wisconsin, search key-word “waterfowl.”

Laurie Groskopf, WIWF representativeto the DNR Wolf Advisory Committee,Wildlife Committee, Dog Committee.

Tomahawk WI

For the 8th year, I reviewed indetail the tracking data fromthis year’s wolf count. The wolf

count is conducted each year from Dec.– through mid-April, when the wolf pop-ulation is at its lowest point. The countconsists of data from tracking collars andon-the-ground counts by volunteers andDNR personnel. Public reports are alsoused.

This year’s minimum overwintercount is 925 – 952, an increase of 6.8%over the previous year’s count. The packcount increased to 232. Find wolf infor-mation by typing “wolf” into the subjectline on the DNR’s face page.

This year, 161 units were includedin the tracking area. Three were nottracked, one used only scent posts, butno tracking, and 62 were tracked at lessthan the DNR’s minimum standard of60 miles and at least three tracking sur-veys. This means 66 of the units werenot tracked adequately, although somemay have had information from track-ing collars.

In addition to the 40% of units nottracked to standards, about 1/3 or moreof the state is not tracked at all. Onlytwo public reports from that portion ofthe state were used as part of the count(out of 128 probable or confirmed publicwolf reports), in Outagamie and GrantCounties. Fifteen tracking units were de-activated this year. Twenty percent lesstracking miles were completed this year

WI WOLF COUNT IN-DEPTHas compared to last year.

Of the units tracked, 132 had track-ing done by DNR personnel, and 94 usedvolunteers. There was some overlap be-tween DNR personnel and volunteers insome units.

While Wisconsin’s Wolf Count hasbeen called the “gold standard” of actualcounts, it differs from other states thatuse ground information and estimationtechniques to create a population esti-mate. Several states add lone/dispersingwolf rates (MN 15%, Idaho 12.5%) be-cause these animals are hard to detectusing ground tracking (WI only counted28). In addition, border packs are onlycounted if the pack spends more of itstime in WI than in the bordering state.

What might increase public accep-tance of the wolf numbers? Using ac-cepted estimation techniques alreadyin use in other states would be a stepin the right direction. Ground trothingsome units while using that data to esti-mate similar units would save time andmoney. Incorporating some estimate oflone and dispersing wolves would createa more accurate count. Prorating borderwolves also lends credibility to the count.

While we can never know the exactnumber of wolves in WI, we can developa wolf population estimate using accept-ed estimation techniques. Managementdecisions are based on this number thatis created every year, so the populationestimate is a very important guide forharvest seasons and USDA wildlife ser-vice responses to wolf problems.

Laurie is the WI Wildlife Federationrepresentative to the WI DNR Wolf Advi-sory Committee

Wisconsin Wildlife FederationTestifies on Assembly Bill 411

The following testimony was presented to the Assembly Natural Resources andSporting Heritage Committee, on July 19, 2017. Ralph Fritsch, a Board Member andPast President, and Executive Director George Meyer presented the testimony.

Chairman Kleefisch and Committeemembers, on behalf of the WisconsinWildlife Federation thank you for

the opportunity to testify in strong oppositionto Assembly Bill 411 that severely handicapsWisconsin’s conservation wardens from en-forcing hunting, fishing and trapping laws onthe 80% of Wisconsin lands that are privatelyowned. The Federation represents 204 hunt-ing, fishing and trapping organizations inWisconsin including 28 statewide organiza-tions, 22 county or regional groups and 154local conservation clubs. I have included thelist of these clubs for your reference.

Virtually all Wisconsin sportsmen andwomen want the state’s hunting, fishing andtrapping laws enforced uniformly in the state.We do not want one standard of enforcementon public lands and another standard on pri-vate lands. We understand that fish and wild-life are owned by the public and there is astrong need to protect that fish and game frombeing poached even on private lands. A deeror turkey or grouse taken illegally on privatelands is being taken from every sportsmanand woman. Every person that is hunting,trapping or fishing on private lands withouta license is taking money away from the StateFish and Wildlife Account and the manage-ment of fish and wildlife that it supports forall of us.

We challenge you to go to any rod and gunclub in your District and ask the sportsmen

and women that are there whether they sup-port the men and women that are the conser-vation wardens in their area protecting thefish and wildlife for themselves and futuregenerations. When you are there introduceyourself to the local warden that is likely to bepresent and find out first hand why it is im-portant to be able to onto private open fields tocheck for licenses and violations of the gameregulations. Ask your local warden what prob-lems this bill will cause.

Most sportsmen and women hold theirlocal conservation warden in high regard.They are professional law enforcement of-ficers and are well-trained. If a warden doesnot carry out his or her enforcement respon-sibilities within the law or in a professionalmanner they are subject to supervision anddisciplinary action. Please do not pass thisbill and thereby severely restrict the abilityfor conservation wardens to enforce fish andgame laws on private lands for the behalf ofall sportsmen and women.

All of our 204 hunting, fishing andtrapping affiliate clubs will be watchingthe progress of this bill very, very closely.Thank you again for this opportunity to testi-fy on behalf of the sportsmen and women thatmake up the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.

Respectfully submitted on July 19, 2017 by:Ralph Fritsch on behalf of the Wisconsin Wild-life Federation.

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation

Chairman Kleefisch, CommitteeMembers: on behalf of the Wiscon-sin Wildlife Federation, I will follow-

up Ralph Fritsch’s testimony by reviewing theconstitutionally recognized authority of con-servation wardens, like every other law en-forcement officer, to enter onto open fields onprivate lands and thereby enforce Wisconsin’sfish and game laws.

The bill’s author has previously indicatedthat it is a violation of the Fourth Amendmentto the United States Constitution for a con-servation warden to enter onto the open fieldsof private lands to enforce conservation laws.The Federation has attached to this testimo-ny two documents which provide a thoroughanalysis that statement is legally incorrect.

Specifically, longstanding Federal andState court cases and previous case law pro-vide that the entry of law enforcement of-ficers, including conservation wardens, ontothe open fields of private property is an ex-ception to the Fourth Amendment of the USConstitution, even if there is no reasonablesuspicion or probable cause that a violationhas occurred. It is especially important forconservation wardens to enter onto such landsbecause of their responsibility to protect thepublicly owned fish and game in this state.Such protection becomes seriously in jeopardyif the 80% of the state that is privately ownedis virtually off-limits to routine investigationof fish and wildlife licensing and game protec-tion laws.

Let’s review the law: In Hester v. UnitedStates, 265 U.S. 57, 68 L.Ed. 898, (1924),Justice Oliver Holmes, first enunciated the“open fields” doctrine: “The special protectionaccorded by the Fourth Amendment to thepeople in their ‘persons, houses, papers, andeffects,’ is not extended to the open fields. Thedistinction between the latter and the houseis as old as the common law.”

In an opinion written by Justice LouisPowell in Oliver v. United States, 466 U.S.170, 80 L. Ed. 2d 214, 222 (1984), the SupremeCourt reaffirmed the “open fields” exception tothe Fourth Amendment. The Court explainedan individual may not legitimately demandprivacy for activities conducted out of doorsin fields, except in the area immediately sur-rounding the home. “[T]here is no societalInterest in protecting the privacy of those ac-tivities, such as the cultivation of crops, thatoccur in open fields.” Id. 80 L.Ed.2d at 224.” Inother words, an individual has no legitimateexpectation that open fields will remain freefrom warrantless intrusion by government of-ficers. In the case of open fields, the generalrights of property protected by the commonlaw of trespass have little or no relevance tothe applicability of the Fourth Amendment.Id. 80 L Ed.2d at 227-228.

In United States v. Cain, 454 F.2d 1285(7th Cir. 1972), the US. Court of Appeals up-held the warrantless searches of a portion ofa farm operated as the Grassey Lake HuntingClub. The defendants were charged with vio-lations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Unit-ed States game management agents entered

Wisconsin Wildlife Federationthe grounds of the Hunting Club pursuantto a routine supervisory procedure to insurethat all hunting ceased at the proper time.Citing from McDowell v United States, 383F.2d 599 (8th Cir. 1967), the court explained:“Under federal law the search of open fieldswithout a search warrant is not constitution-ally ‘unreasonable.’ Hester v. United States,265 U.S. 57,68 L.Ed. 898 (1926). This is trueeven though entrance to the area searchedwas gained by trespass. Id. 454 F.2d at 1288.”

Other Federal appellate courts have alsosimilarly ruled: In United States v. Pinter, 984F.2d 376 (10th Cir). cert. denied, 126 L.Ed.2d224 (1993), the Tenth Circuit Court of Ap-peals held: “The open fields doctrine does notrequire that law enforcement officials havesome objective reason - either probable causeor reasonable suspicion - before entering anopen field.” In United States v. Eastland, 989F.2d 760 (5th Cir. 1993), the court agreed withthe established precedent that no expectationof privacy attaches to open fields: “It is well-established that the Fourth Amendment doesnot apply to observations while standing onopen fields.”

The Federal Courts have specifically ap-plied the “Open Fields Doctrine” to stateconservation wardens: in United States v.Greenhead, Inc., 256 F.Supp. 890 (N.D.Cal.1966), the court specifically upheld an openfield search by game wardens who had “noknowledge or suspicion that the game lawswere being violated.” See also, United Statesv. Wylder, 590 F.Supp. 926 (D.Ore. 1984) (up-holding warrantless search by game war-dens); United States v. Swann, 377 F.Supp.1305 (D.Maryland 1974) (upholding warrant-less search by game wardens).

The “Open Fields Doctrine” has also beenupheld by the Wisconsin Supreme Court: un-der the “open fields” doctrine, evidence that abody was found 450 feet from the defendant’shouse during random digging done at the di-rection of the sheriff acting without a warrantwas properly admitted into evidence. Conradv. State, 63 Wis. 2d 616, 218 N.W.2d 252 (1974)and seizure by police of a large quantity ofmarijuana from the defendant’s 155-acrefarm did not contravene their 4th-amendmentrights. State v. Gedko, 63 Wis. 2d 644, 218N.W.2d 249 (1974).

In conclusion, the entry of Wisconsin Con-servation Wardens onto the open fields ofprivate land, without reasonable suspicionor probable cause is fully consistent withthe United States and Wisconsin Constitu-tion and is fully consistent with Federal andState Supremed Court cases interpreting theFourth Amendment. The application of the“Open Fields Doctrine” is especially importantfor enforcement of fish and game laws sincefish and wildlife are publicly owned whetherthey are located on private or public property.

Submitted by:George Meyer

Executive DirectorWisconsin Wildlife Federation

July 19, 2017

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The Trump Administration hasjust begun a two-step plan toremove protections from waters

that have been safeguarded by the CleanWater Act for more than 40 years. In aprocess set in motion by an executiveorder earlier this year, EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) AdministratorScott Pruitt has taken the first step torepeal the widely-supported Clean WaterRule. The second step is replacing it witha new rule that dramatically rolls backthe historic scope of the Clean Water Act.

This hasty process threatens crit-ical fish and wildlife habitat as wellas the drinking water sources for 1in 3 Americans.

The 2015 Clean Water Rule restoresprotections to small streams and wet-lands that flow downstream into ournation’s larger, iconic waters like Chesa-peake Bay, Mississippi River, and theGreat Lakes. These headwaters, rain-fed,and seasonal streams serve as spawninggrounds, trout streams, and nesting hab-itat for the majority of North Americanwaterfowl. These same waters are thesource of drinking water of 117 millionAmericans.

The EPA and Army Corps of Engi-neers developed the Clean Water Ruleafter years of extensive public engage-ment and used the best available scienceand law to inform the final rule-making.During a seven month comment pe-riod, the EPA met with more than400 stakeholders and received morethan one million public commentson the rule, 87% of which were sup-portive. A wide range of stakeholders

supported the rule – including 83% ofhunters and anglers.

And now we have to do it all overagain.

This time though, the Administra-tion’s process intentionally provides verylittle opportunity for the many clean wa-ter stakeholders and affected communi-ties to voice their support for a strongClean Water Act to safeguard our drink-ing water and outdoor heritage. The pub-lic only has 30 days to provide input onthis repeal.

February’s executive order directs theagencies to “consider” Justice AntoninScalia’s opinion in a Supreme Court casewhen rewriting a rule that defines whichwaters are protected by the Clean WaterAct. The majority of the Supreme Court –along with the Bush and Obama admin-istrations and every federal court of ap-peals to consider it since – rejected thisopinion as inconsistent with the CleanWater Act.

This process contradicts the law andscience that is the basis for the CleanWater Act successes of the past four de-cades, crippling state and federal cleanwater initiatives.

Rolling back the Clean Water Act inthis manner could mean the loss of pro-tections for nearly 60% of streams inthe lower 48 states that don’t flow year-round. It could threaten protections forthe majority of the 110 million acresof wetlands in the continental UnitedStates. It could make things worse forlow income communities and communi-ties of color that already disproportion-ally lack access to clean drinking water.It could expose wetlands that many com-munities rely on for flood protection tothe threat of destruction.

If these waters lose the protection af-forded them by the Clean Water Act, itwould have devastating impacts on fish,wildlife, and our robust outdoor rec-reation economy – not to mention thewater quality of the streams that provideour drinking water.

Whether for drinking, swimming,fishing, boating, or brewing, we all needclean water. And for clean water, we needstrong federal Clean Water Act safe-guards, not haphazard rules that disre-gard the science, contradict the law, andignore public input. We need to move for-ward, not backwards.

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Vernal pools from Maine to Californiaare among the wetlands that could be atrisk if the Clean Water Act is rolled back.They are important habitat for frogs likethe pacific chorus frog.

STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The pub-lic is invited to help celebrate the50th anniversary of the establish-

ment of Whitefish Dunes State Park on Fri-day, July 14.

Whitefish Dunes State Park protects thefragile dune environment on the easternDoor County Peninsula.The park preserves thelargest and most signifi-cant Great Lakes dunesin Wisconsin. WhitefishDunes is a day-use park;there is no camping.

The 50th AnniversaryCelebration at the parkwill be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includesmusic, food, a short program, artists, cakeand music provided by the band Last ManStanding. Events will take place under atent in the second parking lot, rain or shine.A daily or annual park sticker is required.

Interest in preserving the area wherethe park now exists dates back to the 1930swhen it was identified in a study of locationsfor additional state parks. Renowned land-scape architect and conservationist JensJensen recommended Whitefish Dunes as apark site in 1937. A joint study between theWisconsin Conservation Department, pre-decessor to the Wisconsin Department ofNatural Resources, and the State PlanningBoard in 1944 recommended the locationbecome a state park.

In 1959 the National Park Service citedthis area as one of the outstanding scenicareas on the Great Lakes, adding furtheremphasis to the significance of the areaand recommending it as a state park site.

In 1961, the Wisconsin Legislature en-acted a long-range program of acquisitionand improvement of state recreational fa-cilities known as the Outdoor ResourcesAction Program or ORAP. The program wasfunded by a one-cent tax per pack of ciga-rettes that prompted a wave of new parkpurchases, maintenance projects and theera of rails-to-trails developments.

In a review of potential sites for usingORAP funds to purchase park property, theWisconsin Legislature specifically namedand identified the Whitefish Dunes area asone of the highest priority areas because ofthe quality of the beaches on Lake Michi-gan and because it contains some of thehighest sand dunes in the state. A duneknown as “Old Baldy,” is the tallest dune inthe park and rises 93 feet above lake level.

However, a provision of the ORAP pro-gram required county board approval for

adding state park property in a county thatalready contained more than 4,500 acresof park land. Peninsula State Park, estab-lished in 1910 is more than 3,700 acresand Potawatomi State Park, established in1928, is more than 1,200 acres.

It took several years of negotiations, acounty referendum and two attempts butthe Door County Board approved estab-lishing the park in June 1967 and the Wis-consin Conservation Department Boardapproved establishing the park and setacquisition boundaries in July. Acquisitionof properties to complete the park took acouple of decades.

In 1982, 230 acres of the 867-acre parkwere designated as a state natural area.The park contains several rare plants in-cluding dune goldenrod, dune thistle anddwarf lake iris. Evidence of eight separateoccupations ranging in age from 100 B.C.to the late 1800s have been found in thepark. After European settlement, the areabecame home to a fish camp and saw con-siderable commercial fishing and tradingactivity. There are six shipwrecks in White-fish Bay.

Whitefish Dunes State Park has 14.5

miles of hiking trails, a picnic area and a re-servable shelter. Swimming has long beenpopular at the park’s sandy beaches, butcurrently high Lake Michigan water levelshave reduced the available beach area atthe park this summer. The park’s naturecenter features year-round programs, ex-hibits and displays on ecology, geology andhuman history.

Whitefish Dunes State ParkCelebrates 50 Years

The Whitefish Dunes candlelight beach walk be held on Saturday, August 19

High Lake Michigan water levels havereduced the available beach atWhitefishDunes State Park this summer, butthe water has still been popular withpelicans and geese.

Photo Credit: DNR

July 17, 2017

Today, the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService announced over $1 millionin grants to 37 states and the Dis-

trict of Columbia to help combat white-nosesyndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that haskilled millions of North American bats in re-cent years. Funds will help states find ways toprevent the spread of WNS while increasingsurvival rates of afflicted species.

The grants bring the total funding to statesfor WNS response over the last eight years to$7 million. This financial support is part of aService-led, cooperative, international effortinvolving more than 100 state, federal, tribal,academic, and non-profit partners.

“White-nose syndrome has ravaged batpopulations in many parts of this nation.Funding from the Service provides state fishand wildlife agencies with critically importantsupport to manage and mitigate the spread ofthe disease to new areas of the country,” saidNick Wiley, President of the Association ofFish and Wildlife Agencies and Executive Di-rector of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-vation Commission. “The Association greatlyappreciates the Service’s role in coordinatinga national response to white-nose syndromeand the funding support for state responses tothis wildlife disease crisis.”

First discovered in New York in the win-ter of 2006-2007, the fungus has now spreadto 33 states and five Canadian provinces andinfects eight of the top 10 agricultural produc-ing states. Insect- eating bats keep agricultur-al pest populations down, saving farmers atleast $3.7 billion per year in lost crop revenueand preventing the need for spraying costlytoxic chemicals. Some farmers install “batbox” homes to increase the number of batsprotecting their crops.

“Bats are beneficial in many ways,” said

Jeremy Coleman, National White-nose Syn-drome Coordinator for the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service. “While state natural re-source agencies are on the front lines of batconservation, many have limited options forresponding to this devastating disease with-out these funds. Activities supported by stateWNS grants have been critical to the nationalresponse.”

For example, Alabama has no full-timestaff dedicated to bat conservation. With theWNS grants, however, biologists have contrib-uted to the national understanding of WNS bydocumenting the disease in a new species (thesoutheastern bat) for the first time this year.The biologists also discovered a large hiberna-tion site for the federally endangered Indianabat and surveyed the most important hiberna-tion area in the world for another endangeredspecies, the gray bat.

“The WNS grants to states program is ab-solutely critical to our efforts to understandthe disease in Alabama and contribute to thenational fight against WNS,” said NicholasSharp, Nongame Biologist with the AlabamaDivision of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.“Without it we simply would not have the ca-pacity to do this work.”

In addition to developing science-basedprotocols and guidance for land managementagencies and other partners to slow the trans-mission of WNS, the Service has funded manyresearch projects to understand the diseaseand support sound, effective managementresponses, including the application of dis-ease treatments. Priorities this year includecoordination and research for WNS treatmenttrials in collaboration with the Bats for theFuture Fund, along with bat monitoring, re-sponse planning and conservation actions.

Additional information about WNS isavailable at www.whitenosesyndrome.org/.

Service Provides 1 Million Dollars to States toCombat Bat-Killing Fungal Disease

Funding Supports White-nose Syndrome Research, Prevention and Eradication Efforts

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Saturday, August 5, 20175:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Milwaukee Casting Club18200 W. Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin

For more information call 414-750-7971milwaukeecastingclub.com

MADISON – In August, De-partment of Natural Re-sources staff will gather in-

put at five public open houses to shapefuture planning regarding outdoor rec-reation opportunities in northern andnortheastern Wisconsin.

In spring 2017, the DNR staff beganthe Recreation Opportunities Analysisprocess to collect information regardingexisting outdoor-based recreation oppor-tunities and identify future recreationneeds in eight regions throughout Wis-consin. This process will identify futureopportunities for providing high-qualityrecreation experiences and the poten-tial role of DNR properties in helping tomeet those needs.

Gathering public input is an ex-tremely important step in the ROAprocess, and meetings in northern andnortheastern Wisconsin will give anyoneinterested in outdoor recreation a greatopportunity to provide feedback.

Each meeting will be held from 4-7p.m. - DNR staff will provide a brief proj-ect overview at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Public meetings for the Upper LakeMichigan Coastal region (Marinette,Oconto, Manitowoc, Brown, Kewauneeand Door counties) are as follows:

• Tuesday, Aug. 22 , Sturgeon Bay- Stone Harbor Resort and ConferenceCenter, 107 North First Ave.;

• Wednesday, Aug. 23, Crivitz -

Community Center, 901 Henriette Ave.Public meetings for the Great North-

west Region (Douglas, Bayfield, Ash-land, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Polk,Barron and Rusk counties) are as fol-lows:

• Monday, Aug. 28, Ashland - Ho-tel Chequamegon, 101 Lake Short DriveWest;

• Tuesday, Aug. 29, Siren - TheLodge at Crooked Lake, 24271 Highway35 North;

• Wednesday, Aug. 30, Ladysmith- Community Library 418 Corbett Ave.

While the ROA process has begun inthese regions, additional regional pub-lic meetings will be held as the processmoves forward. The analysis process willgenerally describe recreation opportuni-ties for each region.

To receive email updates regardingthe ROA process, visit dnr.wi.gov andclick on the email icon near the bottomof the page titled “subscribe for updatesfor DNR topics,” then follow the promptsand select “Recreation opportunitiesanalysis,” found within the list titled“outdoor recreation.”

The Parks Committee of the WWF hasbeen working hard on the ROA process.Committee members urge everyone to at-tend the meetings because the ROA hear-ings are your opportunity to give inputon existing and future outdoor basedout-door recreational opportunities.

August Public Meetings will Gather Input forRecreation Opportunities Analysis Process

Assembly BillsAB28/SB7—Clarifies expiration date of concealed carry permit

Status: Enacted into law Wisconsin Act 5WWF Position: Support, simple clarification of expiration date

AB50/SB22—Strengthens high capacity well pumping lawStatus: In Assembly Environment and Forestry Committee

In Senate Natural Resources and Energy CommitteeWWF Position: Support, protects lakes, streams and wetlands

AB61/SB68—Weakens protection against Chronic Wasting DiseaseStatus: Passed the Legislature, Awaiting Governor’s SignatureWWF Position: Strongly opposes, a substantial weakening of deer herd protection from CWD

AB63—Exempts utility filling and dredging wetland permits in highway right of waysStatus: In Assembly Energy and Utilities CommitteeWWF Position: WWF opposes due to likelihood of damage to fish and wildlife habitat

AB74—Reinstates 48 hour waiting period for handgun purchaseStatus: In Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: Oppose, weakens Second Amendment Rights

AB105/SB76—Removes high capacity well permit renewal requirementStatus: Signed into law, Wisconsin Act 10WWF Position: Oppose, major weakening of stream, lake and wetland protection laws

AB157/SB171—Restores Natural Resources Board Appointment of DNR SecretaryStatus: In Assembly Natural Resources Committee

In Senate Natural Resources CommitteeWWF Position: Strongly support to reduce political natural resource decision-making

AB160/SB95—Changes wetland and stream alteration laws governing fish farmsStatus: Signed into law as Wisconsin Act 21WWF Position: Neutral, the aquaculture industry worked with WWF and other groups tominimize adverse impact on streams and wetlands

AB203/SB150—Authorizes special free events for disabled vets to learn to hunt turkeysStatus: Hearing held in Assembly Natural Resources Committee

Awaiting hearing in Senate Sporting Heritage CommitteeWWF Position: Support, special recognition for disabled vets

AB214/SB152—Prohibits filling or destroying lake beds through iron mining activitiesStatus: In Assembly Rural Development and Mining Committee

In Senate Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry CommitteeWWF Position: Support, bill is important to protect fish and wildlife habitat

AB230/SB178—Grandfathers fences on MFL lands owned by three beagle training clubsStatus: Passed by Legislature, Awaiting Governor’s signatureWWF Position: Strongly supports bill—saves three WWF Beagle Clubs

AB246/SB177—Exempts Drainage Ditches from laws protecting streams and wetlandsStatus: In Assembly Agriculture Committee

In Senate Agriculture CommitteeWWF Position: Neutral, bill contains sufficient protection of fish and wildlife habitat

AB247/SB169—Bill substantially reduces regulations regarding possession of weaponsStatus: In Assembly State Affairs Committee

Hearing held in Senate Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: WWF is a strong supporter of Second Amendment Rights but objects to pro-visions allowing rifles and crossbows while shining wild animals and objects to firearms inwildlife refuges close to hunting

AB281/SB180—Bill relates to municipal sewer service area under the Great Lakes CompactStatus: Passed the Legislature, Awaiting Governor’s SignatureWWF Position: Support, this bill is consistent with WWF position in the City of WaukeshaGreat Lakes Compact diversion proceeding

AB314/SB247—Bill authorizes hunting from a lift attached to a motor vehicleStatus: Passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee

Passed the Senate Sporting Heritage CommitteeWWF Position: Support, provides another safe hunting method

AB323/SB249—Bill transfers the woodchuck from the protected to game species listStatus: Passed the Assembly and Senate Natural Resource CommitteesWWF Position: Support, no biological reason not to harvest, often a nuisance

AB325/SB257—Removes minimum age limit to apply for bear harvest preference pointsStatus: Passed the Legislature, Awaiting the Governor’s SignatureWWF Position: Supports bill, allows youth to hunt bear when reaching hunting age

AB328/SB225—Establishes uniform season closing for certain hunting and trapping seasonsStatus: Passed Senate, Passed Assembly CommitteeWWF Position: Support bill as amended

AB338/SB270—Requires DNR to use $10 million a year for eight years to buy public land ownedby the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

Status: In Assembly Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage CommitteeIn Senate Universities and Technical Colleges Committee

WWF Position: Strongly oppose, uses limited Stewardship funds to buy already public landopen to hunting, fishing and trapping

AB346—Requires DNR to continue to publish Natural Resources MagazineStatus: Passed as a motion to the State Budget in Joint Finance CommitteeWWF Position: Support, the magazine is valuable to subscribers and is totally paid for bysubscribers

AB347—Restores Funding for 16 Research Scientists to the DNRStatus: Motion defeated in Joint Finance CommitteeWWF Position: Support, the past elimination of these positions significantly weakened thenecessary science information development for natural resources program

AB374—Strengthens the fencing requirements for deer farms that have CWDStatus: In the Assembly Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage CommitteeWWF Position: Support, this bill is important to protect the wild deer herd

AB388/SB320—Bill allows filling of artificial wetlands that do not have fishery valuesStatus: In the Assembly Environment and Senate Natural Resource CommitteesWWF Position: Neutral; Review shows that bill adequately protects fish and wildlife values

AB411/SB321—Bill substantially weakens warden authority to protect fish and wildlife on pri-vate property

Status: Hearing held in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and is in the SenateNatural Resources CommitteeWWF Position: Strongly oppose; seriously weakens protection of fish and wildlife

AB416/SB326—Places surcharge on penalties for the poaching of trophy deerStatus: In Assembly Environment and Senate Sporting Heritage CommitteesWWF Position: Support, increases penalties for poaching deer

AB427/SB340—Directs DNR and Superintendent of Education to develop curriculum for firearmsafety courses (not hunter education) for high schools

Status: In Assembly and Senate Education CommitteesWWF Position: Support; increases firearm safety in state

AB428—Provides penalties for failure to report stolen or lost firearmsStatus: In Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

AB429—Requires someone selling or transferring a firearm to furnish a trigger lock or securestorage container

Status: In Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

AB430—Requires a trigger lock or secure storage container for all firearms in residences wheresomeone prohibited from possessing firearm resides

Status: In Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

AB431—Requires a trigger lock or secure storage container for all firearms in residences wherechildren may be present

Status: In Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Legislative Summary2017-2019 State Legislative Session

August 2017

AB441—Directs DNR to issue 5 sturgeon spearing tags to Sturgeon for Tomorrow for raffle tosupport sturgeon research and management

Status: In Assembly Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage Committee

Senate BillsSB4—Overturns a DNR rule lowering the Lake Michigan Chub Quota

Status: In Senate Natural Resources and Energy CommitteeWWF Position: Oppose bill because of low chub populations

SB346—Requires specific training requirements for concealed carry permitStatus: In Senate Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

SB347—Requires general liability insurance for concealed firearmsStatus: In Senate Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

SB 348—Requires microstamping of semiautomatic handgunsStatus: In Senate Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

SB349—Requires Attorney General to check “Do Not Fly” list for concealed carry permit issuanceStatus: In Senate Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

SB350—Bans possession, transfer, transportation and possession of semiautomatic “assault weapons”Status: In Senate Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeWWF Position: In WWF Shooting Range Committee

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2018 WWF BANQUET DATESDISTRICT CONTACT DATE LOCATIONDistrict 3 North Brian Hobbs March 10, 2018 Crickets Bar & Grill(Osceola) 715-417-0940 Amery, WI

[email protected] 4 East Gary Fitzgerald Sept. 7, 2017 Shooter’s(Plover) 715-824-6310 Plover, WI

[email protected] 4 West Randy Teresinski April 7, 2018 American Legion(Neillsville) 715-897-8832 Loyal, WIDistrict 5 Jerry Lingnofski March 22, 2018 Darboy Club(Fox Valley) 920-841-8427 Darboy, WI

[email protected] 6 Michelle Graff Spring 2018 Fox Hollow Banquet(LaCrosse) 608-797-1292 Facility

[email protected] 6 Christine Schultz March 3, 2018 Castle Hill Supper Club(Black River Falls) 715-299-4414 Merrillan, WI

[email protected] 8 Greg Kronschnabel March 30, 2018 Olympia Resort(Oconomowoc) 262-719-4530 Oconomowoc, WI

[email protected] 9 Janet McLaughlin Spring 2018 Hilton Garden Inn -(Milwaukee) 262-252-4810 Park Place

[email protected] Milwaukee, WIDistrict 10 Gary Dieck Feb/March 2018 Club Chapparal(Wonewoc) 608-464-3290 TBD Wonewoc, WI

[email protected] Wayne Thayer Jan. 27, 2018 Ho Chunk Casino(WI Dells) 608-754-4965 Wisconsin Dells, WI

[email protected]

Take Note!Smith. Page 4

WWF Testimony. Page 5

Clean Water. Page 6

WWF Legislative Summary. Page 7

Editor Jim Swanson

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Balsamic-glazed Green BeansIngredients:1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed 1 T. brown sugar1/3 c. dried cranberries 2 T. balsamic Vinaigrette dressing2 tsp. butter ¼ c. slivered almonds½ c. finely chopped sweet onions

Cook beans and cranberries in simmering water in skillet 4 to 5 minutesor until beans are crisp-tender. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop thecooking.

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions and sugar;cook and stir 5 min. Add bean mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until heatedthrough.

Stir in dressing, cook and stir 1 min. Top with nuts. If you want addedcrunch and flavor, toast the nuts before sprinkling them over the beanmixture. Heat oven to 350° spread onto the bottom of shallow pan andbake for 10-15 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.You cantoast the nuts several days before.

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Pickled MushroomsIngredients:¾ c. vinegar 1½ T. salt¾ c. water 2 T. pickling spices1/3 c. sugar

Boil above for 1 minute. This batch of brine is enough for 2 pints. Cleanmushrooms in kettle, cover with cold water – bring to boil and drain.

1 or 2 small peppers in jars (optional if you wish). Put mushrooms in pintjars and pour brine in jar. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes. 6 lbs.of mushrooms makes 7 pints.

Baked Ground HogIngredients:Ground Hog FlourSpicewood branches Bacon Grease or ½ c. shorteningSalt and Pepper to taste

Dress and cut up the ground hog. Bring water to boil and then place theground hog in boiling water. Break spicewood branches and put into thepot. Simmer until ground hog is tender. Remove ground hog from pot.Season with salt and pepper, and roll in flour and bacon grease. Bake inoven at 375° until tender.

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