Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trout Unlimited works from coast to coast to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain trout and salmon habitat on behalf of today's anglers and coming generations of sportsmen and women who value the connection between healthy, intact habitat and angling opportunity.
Lobbying Interests:
fisheries, habitat, wetlands, watersheds, license & stamp fees, stewardship, conservation, damns
Trout Unlimited works from coast to coast to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain trout and salmon habitat on behalf of today's anglers and coming generations of sportsmen and women who value the connection between healthy, intact habitat and angling opportunity.
Lobbying Interests:
fisheries, habitat, wetlands, watersheds, license & stamp fees, stewardship, conservation, damns
Contact
BS
Brandon Scholz
10 West Mifflin Street, Suite 205
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 210-3305
brandon@capgroupwi.com
https://wicouncil.tu.org/
10 West Mifflin Street, Suite 205
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 210-3305
brandon@capgroupwi.com
https://wicouncil.tu.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/23/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/23/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 318
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 331
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1036
Relating to: changes to certain nonresident hunting, trapping, and fishing approval fees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Raise Trout Stamp Fee for Fishing License from $10 to $15. Trout Stamp Fee paid by non-resident and residents. DNR supplements trout stream projects with Seg Funds. Fee has increased fin 10+ years. If fee raise by $5 then, WiTU would support bill
Relating to: changes to certain nonresident hunting, trapping, and fishing approval fees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/6/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Raise Trout Stamp Fee for Fishing License from $10 to $15. Trout Stamp Fee paid by non-resident and residents. DNR supplements trout stream projects with Seg Funds. Fee has increased fin 10+ years. If fee raise by $5 then, WiTU would support bill
Senate Bill 140
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 65
4/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 65
For
Notification Date4/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 265
4/23/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 265
For
Notification Date4/23/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 269
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: grants to map, control, eradicate, monitor, and minimize the spread of wild parsnip; funding for the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 316
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Notification Date
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
5/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
5/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stamp Fees
Stamp Fees
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Stewardship Program
DNR Stewardship Program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $15,520.00 |
2023 July - December $0.00 |
2024 January - June $0.00 |
Total $15,520.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 3.50 |
2023 July - December 0.00 |
2024 January - June 0.00 |
Total 3.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 25.00 |
2023 July - December 16.50 |
2024 January - June 0.00 |
Total 41.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 60% |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 49% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication