Whitetails of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Association of Wisconsin Deer Farmers and Shooting Preserves.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas of administrative and legislative policy which affect the ownership, management, or operation of a Wisconsin Deer Farm, all areas of taxation, animal health, rules or laws of the DATCP and the DNR. All areas of state government affecting the control of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

CEO Name:
William Vyvian
Legislative Representative

Contact
GRG
Gary R. Goyke
130 Lakewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 237-8108
(608) 255-3301
gnregoyke@mailbag.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Gary R Goyke Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2009 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 12
Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: a meat processing facility investment income and franchise tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/20/2009
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: partially exempting an assessor and an assessor's staff from liability for trespassing, creating immunity from civil liability, and changing the notice requirements related to the revaluation of property by an assessor.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 68

None
Notification Date
10/29/2009
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 279
Assembly Bill 279
Relating to: registration of livestock premises.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/20/2010
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 747
Assembly Bill 747
Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2010
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 793
Assembly Bill 793
Relating to: animals taken into custody.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2010
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 112
Senate Bill 112
Relating to: the possession of green skins of fur-bearing animals, the tagging of traps, and the sale, purchase, bartering, and trade of wild animals and their carcasses.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 38

None
Notification Date
4/13/2009
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 167
Senate Bill 167
Relating to: the minimum age for hunting and for possessing a firearm, restrictions on hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 39

For
Notification Date
6/23/2009
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 424
Senate Bill 424
Relating to: regulating certain sport shooting ranges.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 371

For
Notification Date
2/17/2010
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 555
Senate Bill 555
Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2010
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 580
Senate Bill 580
Relating to: animals taken into custody.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2010
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

Any DATCP rule which would interpret, alter, modify or create policies to be carried out in the operation of a Wisconsin that raises servids.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any DATCP rule which would interpret, alter, modify or create policies to be carried out in the operation of a Wisconsin that raises servids.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Any proposed rule regarding captive wildlife.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposed rule regarding captive wildlife.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Legislation which could require a second test in determing the presence of CWD in a captive servid.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation which could require a second test in determing the presence of CWD in a captive servid.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

State of wisconsin coordination with USDA in the administration of federal funds used to assist farmers in the battle aganist CWD.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State of wisconsin coordination with USDA in the administration of federal funds used to assist farmers in the battle aganist CWD.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$2,250.00
2009
July - December
$2,100.00
2010
January - June
$5,950.00
2010
July - December
$3,400.00
Total $13,700.00
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
22.00
2009
July - December
22.00
2010
January - June
25.00
2010
July - December
12.00
Total 81.00
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
32.00
2009
July - December
29.00
2010
January - June
40.00
2010
July - December
29.00
Total 130.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: a meat processing facility investment income and franchise tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the possession of green skins of fur-bearing animals, the tagging of traps, and the sale, purchase, bartering, and trade of wild animals and their carcasses.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the minimum age for hunting and for possessing a firearm, restrictions on hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
4%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: partially exempting an assessor and an assessor's staff from liability for trespassing, creating immunity from civil liability, and changing the notice requirements related to the revaluation of property by an assessor.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: animals taken into custody.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
3%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: registration of livestock premises.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
4%
2010
July - December
2%
Total 2%
Relating to: regulating certain sport shooting ranges.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
10%
Total 5%
Relating to: animals taken into custody.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 4%

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

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
15%
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
20%
Total 16%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
30%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
20%
Total 17%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
45%
2009
July - December
40%
2010
January - June
30%
2010
July - December
30%
Total 36%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 5%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
8%
Total 4%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures