Wisconsin Commercial Deer & Elk Farmers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
An association of Wisconsin Elk and Deer farmers, including suppliers and related agricultural interests.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas of administrative or legislative policy which affect the ownership, management or operation of a Wisconsin deer or elk farm. All areas of taxation rules and laws of the DATCP and the DNR. All areas of State Government affecting CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease).

CEO Name:
Rick Jensen
Legislative Lobbyist

Contact
GRG
Gary R Goyke
754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 237-8121
(608) 255-3301
gnregoyke@mailbag.com
www.wcdefa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 82
Assembly Bill 82
Relating to: wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by cougar.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 280

For
Notification Date
11/1/2011
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 323
Assembly Bill 323
Relating to: placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/1/2011
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 75
Senate Bill 75
Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from establishing certain restrictions on hunting antlered deer and regulating the establishment of fall open seasons for hunting deer with firearms.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 50

For
Notification Date
7/29/2011
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
7/29/2011
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: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
7/29/2011
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
7/29/2011
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

ATCP 10, 12 and 15, animal health and disease control, and humane officer training.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 10, 12 and 15, animal health and disease control, and humane officer training.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 647 (11/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 11-048
Other
Notification Date
1/2/2012
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
We will monitor and comment as the schedule dictates.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

There is a new MOU between the DOA and the DNR creating a new administrative operation entitled the Enterprise Agency. WCDEFA will monitor and respond to developments as they arise.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
There is a new MOU between the DOA and the DNR creating a new administrative operation entitled the Enterprise Agency. WCDEFA will monitor and respond to developments as they arise.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/20/2011
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 initiative, rule or proposal relating to research with cervid raised fawns. CWD research of any kind.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any initiative, rule or proposal relating to research with cervid raised fawns. CWD research of any kind.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2011
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.

Efforts by the DNR to change or amend rules on the fencing requirements for farm raised cervids.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Efforts by the DNR to change or amend rules on the fencing requirements for farm raised cervids.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2011
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.

Explaining the many positive economic impacts produced by the Wisconsin Cervid Industry.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Explaining the many positive economic impacts produced by the Wisconsin Cervid Industry.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2011
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.

Monitor any effort by the WDNR to change fencing requirements for whitetail farms.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitor any effort by the WDNR to change fencing requirements for whitetail farms.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2011
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 administrative rule proposed by the Department of Agriculture relating to the eradication of CWD.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any administrative rule proposed by the Department of Agriculture relating to the eradication of CWD.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 administrative rule proposed by the Department of Agriculture relating to the operation or ownership of a commercial servid farm.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any administrative rule proposed by the Department of Agriculture relating to the operation or ownership of a commercial servid farm.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 changes by the DNR or DATCP to the statutes governimg the subject of "captive wildlife".
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposed changes by the DNR or DATCP to the statutes governimg the subject of "captive wildlife".

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$2,600.00
2011
July - December
$2,800.00
2012
January - June
$3,350.00
2012
July - December
$3,000.00
Total $11,750.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
16.00
2011
July - December
26.00
2012
January - June
12.00
2012
July - December
10.00
Total 64.00
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
28.00
2011
July - December
37.00
2012
January - June
20.00
2012
July - December
29.00
Total 114.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by cougar.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from establishing certain restrictions on hunting antlered deer and regulating the establishment of fall open seasons for hunting deer with firearms.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
5%
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 7%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
50%
2012
January - June
50%
2012
July - December
Total 27%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
20%
Total 9%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
10%
Total 9%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
25%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 9%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
10%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures