Wisconsin Trout Unlimited
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WiTU dues paying members are fly fishers as well as those who support the sport which contributes millions of dollars to Wisconsin's economy. Interests range from fly fishing as a sport, stream sustainability and improvement. Providing opportunities for all to participate in the sport; improve access to streams; provide education and training.
Lobbying Interests:
Stewardship Fund, DNR oversight and regulations on fly fishing, Trout Stamp License Fee, Wisconsin State Budget, fish stocking, dam removal.
WiTU dues paying members are fly fishers as well as those who support the sport which contributes millions of dollars to Wisconsin's economy. Interests range from fly fishing as a sport, stream sustainability and improvement. Providing opportunities for all to participate in the sport; improve access to streams; provide education and training.
Lobbying Interests:
Stewardship Fund, DNR oversight and regulations on fly fishing, Trout Stamp License Fee, Wisconsin State Budget, fish stocking, dam removal.
Contact
BS
Brandon Scholz
4526 Ellington Way
Middleton, WI 53562
6083358500
brandon@capgroupwi.com
https://wicouncil.tu.org/
4526 Ellington Way
Middleton, WI 53562
6083358500
brandon@capgroupwi.com
https://wicouncil.tu.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 315
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/11/2025
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 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 15
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 15
Other
Notification Date6/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 316
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/11/2025
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: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/11/2025
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
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
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
DNR
DNR
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
fish stocking
fish stocking
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
dam removal
dam removal
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Trout Stamp Fees
Trout Stamp Fees
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stewardship Fund
Stewardship Fund
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/11/2025
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
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $20,000.00 |
Total $20,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 26.75 |
Total 26.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 125.50 |
Total 125.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 35% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 35% |
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 35% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 35% |
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.