Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is a membership-based organization that derives it's funding from grassroots waterfowlers and those individuals committed to preserving the ecology and vibrancy of Wisconsin's waterfowling pursuits.

Lobbying Interests:
Topics affecting the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp program. Topics affecting the WI Waterfowl Management Plan. Topics affecting the conservation of habitat important to waterfowlers and waterfowl Topics affecting the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Topics affecting the preservation of restoration of Wisconsin's wetland habitat Topics affecting the implementation of Wisconsin's waterfowl hunting season structure. Topics related to migratory birds.

Contact
BMR
Bruce M Ross
PO Box 427
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 224-4949
bross@wisducks.org
http://www.wisducks.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 117
Assembly Bill 117
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, programs related to sandhill crane damage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
10,000 cranes were legally killed in WI last decade under ag depredation permits. The crane study committee produced this balanced approach to ag losses posed by a growing crane population, turning wastage into a field to table opportunity.
https://wisducks.org/responsible-sandhill-crane-hunt-in-wisconsin/
Assembly Bill 315
Assembly Bill 315
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
06102025_050106_WWA letter of Support for AB315.docx

Senate Bill 112
Senate Bill 112
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, programs related to sandhill crane damage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
10,000 cranes were legally killed in WI last decade under ag depredation permits. The crane study committee produced this balanced approach to ag losses posed by a growing crane population, turning wastage into a field to table opportunity.
https://wisducks.org/responsible-sandhill-crane-hunt-in-wisconsin/

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
5/20/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Topics related to migratory birds.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to migratory birds.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics affecting the implementation of Wisconsin's waterfowl hunting season structure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics affecting the implementation of Wisconsin's waterfowl hunting season structure.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics affecting the preservation of restoration of Wisconsin's wetland habitat
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics affecting the preservation of restoration of Wisconsin's wetland habitat

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics affecting the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics affecting the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics affecting the conservation of habitat important to waterfowlers and waterfowl
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics affecting the conservation of habitat important to waterfowlers and waterfowl

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics affecting the Wisconsin Waterfowl Management Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics affecting the Wisconsin Waterfowl Management Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics related to the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures