Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Promote interests of hunters and their rights

Lobbying Interests:
all issues surrounding hunting, DNR regulations and legislative actions, wolves, conservation, land acquisition, youth hunting, hunting fees, baiting, enforcement.

CEO Name:
Dave Grewe
Representative

Contact
JW
Jeanne Welch
22 N Carroll St, Ste 310
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
(608) 251-5941
jeanne@thewelchgroup.org
www.wbha.info

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 130
Assembly Bill 130
relating to: issuing hunting approvals to members of the Wisconsin national guard.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 23

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 131
Assembly Bill 131
relating to: issuance of certain hunting approvals to certain members of the U.S. armed forces.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 24

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: the transfer of certain fish and game licenses and permits to minors.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 65

For
Notification Date
5/31/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 251
Assembly Bill 251
relating to: discharge of firearm near municipality park and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 296
Assembly Bill 296
relating to: issuing hunting and fishing approvals to members of the U.S. armed forces who are former residents of this state.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 51

For
Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 304
Assembly Bill 304
relating to: information about land acquired with stewardship money and public access to that land.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 334
Assembly Bill 334
relating to: designating feral pigs as harmful wild animals.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 119

For
Notification Date
5/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 359
Assembly Bill 359
relating to: the preference systems for issuing Class A bear licenses, bobcat hunting and trapping permits, fisher trapping permits, and otter trapping permits.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 66

For
Notification Date
6/22/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 454
Assembly Bill 454
relating to: issuance by the Department of Natural Resources of federal hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 50

For
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 504
Assembly Bill 504
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 567
Assembly Bill 567
relating to: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 581
Assembly Bill 581
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 87

For
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 672
Assembly Bill 672
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/17/2008
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 703
Assembly Bill 703
relating to: membership of the Natural Resources Board.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/17/2008
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 104
Senate Bill 104
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/23/2007
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.
Senate Bill 162
Senate Bill 162
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.
Senate Bill 166
Senate Bill 166
relating to: issuance of certain hunting approvals to certain members of the U.S. armed forces.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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.
Senate Bill 198
Senate Bill 198
relating to: hunting of deer during the open bow hunting season.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2007
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.
Senate Bill 308
Senate Bill 308
relating to: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.
Senate Bill 422
Senate Bill 422
relating to: senate action on nominations to the Natural Resources Board.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/17/2008
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 529
Senate Bill 529
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/17/2008
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

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.

Comments
Castle Law

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.

Comments
Specifically for support of the Stewardship plan.

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

Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.

Comments
Monitoring gun cases, for youth mentoring and NWTF biologist.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 10, 11, 16, 19, and 45 hunting, trapping, and use of public lands.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 10, 11, 16, 19, and 45 hunting, trapping, and use of public lands.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 611 (11/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-015
Other
Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.

Comments
Opposed to proposed Upper Mississippi closing and opposed to Bobcat trapping section.
NR 17 use of captive coyote, bobcat and fox for dog training and trialing.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 17 use of captive coyote, bobcat and fox for dog training and trialing.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (6/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-104
Against
Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Rulemaking within DNR on Stewardship Access
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rulemaking within DNR on Stewardship Access

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
11/13/2008
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.

CR 07-035 Relating to bobcat trapping; requesting a sunset.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CR 07-035 Relating to bobcat trapping; requesting a sunset.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/20/2007
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.

Opposed to the banning of baiting and feeding deer.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposed to the banning of baiting and feeding deer.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/31/2007
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.

Opposed to the banning of baiting and feeding deer.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposed to the banning of baiting and feeding deer.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.

support for state intervention in support of USFW on wolf delisting lawsuit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
support for state intervention in support of USFW on wolf delisting lawsuit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/18/2007
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.

support of mentored hunting legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
support of mentored hunting legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/18/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$9,000.00
2007
July - December
$8,400.00
2008
January - June
$8,400.00
2008
July - December
$9,000.00
Total $34,800.00
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
49.00
2007
July - December
85.00
2008
January - June
65.00
2008
July - December
64.00
Total 263.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
61.00
2007
July - December
47.00
2008
January - June
5.00
2008
July - December
41.00
Total 154.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: membership of the Natural Resources Board.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
50%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 21%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 8%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 13%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
60%
Total 15%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
30%
2008
July - December
20%
Total 23%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures