Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Protecting the privilege of hunting bear and promoting sound hunter ethics in the outdoor sporting community.

Lobbying Interests:
Rules or laws that would affect hunting, fishing and trapping.

CEO Name:
Dave Grewe
President

Contact
HM
Hubert Malsin
8041 Highway 13 East
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-8021
(920) 826-2593

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Thomas Hanson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/21/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Joey Handrick Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/21/2005 Withdrawn On 7/24/2006
Robert Welch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 6/23/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 26
Assembly Bill 26
relating to: entering into the wildlife violator compact.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 282

For
Notification Date
1/27/2005
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 56
Assembly Bill 56
relating to: actions against sport shooting range owners or operators, against gun or sportsman's clubs, and against manufacturers, importers, trade associations, or dealers of firearms, firearm components, or firearm ammunition.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/8/2005
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 93
Assembly Bill 93
relating to: using a flashlight while hunting coyotes.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 57

For
Notification Date
2/11/2005
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 117
Assembly Bill 117
relating to: the color of clothing worn during a firearm deer hunting season.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 117

For
Notification Date
3/28/2005
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 131
Assembly Bill 131
relating to: trapping licenses and permits issued to certain nonresidents.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 284

For
Notification Date
3/28/2005
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 178
Assembly Bill 178
relating to: deferral of the use of certain hunting and trapping approvals by certain members of the armed forces.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 53

For
Notification Date
3/10/2005
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 179
Assembly Bill 179
relating to: being physically in possession of a firearm, bow, or crossbow while hunting captive deer or other captive wild animals.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 35

For
Notification Date
3/10/2005
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 384
Assembly Bill 384
relating to: the transfer of natural resources approvals, preference points, and preference categories and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 88

For
Notification Date
5/2/2005
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 586
Assembly Bill 586
relating to: hunting and firearm possession by persons who are under 16 years of age.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/20/2005
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
Support with sub. amendment to institute mentoring program
Assembly Bill 677
Assembly Bill 677
relating to: requirements for obtaining a certificate of accomplishment under the hunter education program and the elk hunter education program, requirements for hunting with a mentor and for serving as a hunting mentor, and exceptions to the restrictions ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2005
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 724
Assembly Bill 724
relating to: the use by the Department of Natural Resources of seized, confiscated, or unclaimed property for educational hunting, fishing, trapping, and other conservation activities; hunting of antlerless deer by holders of certificates of accomplishment...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/7/2005
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 1129
Assembly Bill 1129
relating to: creating a license that authorizes the hunting of deer by muzzle-loading firearms, deer hunting seasons during the months of October and November for hunting deer on the Apostle Islands and under certain other circumstances, an annual 9-day de...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2006
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 33
Senate Bill 33
relating to: entering into the wildlife violator compact.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2005
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 66
Senate Bill 66
relating to: the color of clothing worn during a firearm deer hunting season.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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 299
Senate Bill 299
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
4/27/2005
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.

Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation

Notification Date
4/27/2005
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.

Regulation and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing

Notification Date
4/27/2005
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Rule 05-086 - Youth deer hunt proposed during bear season.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rule 05-086 - Youth deer hunt proposed during bear season.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/30/2006
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.

Creation of a youth mentoring program and 10 year old hunting age
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a youth mentoring program and 10 year old hunting age

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/28/2005
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.

Deferral of hunting and trapping approvals by members of the armed forces.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Deferral of hunting and trapping approvals by members of the armed forces.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Relating to the types of captive animals that may be used in training hound dogs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the types of captive animals that may be used in training hound dogs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$12,063.68
2005
July - December
$9,369.23
2006
January - June
$14,813.33
2006
July - December
$16,233.96
Total $52,480.20
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
49.75
2005
July - December
57.00
2006
January - June
81.00
2006
July - December
67.00
Total 254.75
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
159.75
2005
July - December
155.40
2006
January - June
202.50
2006
July - December
113.50
Total 631.15

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: entering into the wildlife violator compact.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: deferral of the use of certain hunting and trapping approvals by certain members of the armed forces.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: the transfer of natural resources approvals, preference points, and preference categories and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: actions against sport shooting range owners or operators, against gun or sportsman's clubs, and against manufacturers, importers, trade associations, or dealers of firearms, firearm components, or firearm ammunition.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: using a flashlight while hunting coyotes.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the color of clothing worn during a firearm deer hunting season.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the color of clothing worn during a firearm deer hunting season.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: trapping licenses and permits issued to certain nonresidents.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: being physically in possession of a firearm, bow, or crossbow while hunting captive deer or other captive wild animals.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: requirements for obtaining a certificate of accomplishment under the hunter education program and the elk hunter education program, requirements for hunting with a mentor and for serving as a hunting mentor, and exceptions to the restrictions on placing, possessing, and transporting a firearm in or on a vehicle.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
70%
2006
July - December
Total 23%
relating to: the use by the Department of Natural Resources of seized, confiscated, or unclaimed property for educational hunting, fishing, trapping, and other conservation activities; hunting of antlerless deer by holders of certificates of accomplishment issued under the hunter education program and the bow hunter education program; certificates of hunter safety issued by provinces and other countries; possession of firearms and hunting with firearms by persons under 16 years of age; issuance of resident small game hunting licenses to certain nonresidents under 16 years of age; use of firearms in schools under the hunter education program; use of certain types of arrow tips on crossbows; proceeds received by the Department of Natural Resources for skins of fur-bearing animals that are prepared as part of the course of instruction under the trapper education program; and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: entering into the wildlife violator compact.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: hunting and firearm possession by persons who are under 16 years of age.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
35%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 8%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
25%
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
55%
Total 11%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
7%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 5%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
8%
2005
July - December
22%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 14%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures