Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is comprised of over 190 hunting, fishing, trapping, forestry and other related conservation organizations with a combined membership of over 100,000 members
Lobbying Interests:
hunting, fishing, trapping and other outdoor recreational pursuits; protection of fish and wildlife habitat; environmental protection; access to public lands and waters; conservation and environmental education; Second Amendment rights.
Title:
Executive Director
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is comprised of over 190 hunting, fishing, trapping, forestry and other related conservation organizations with a combined membership of over 100,000 members
Lobbying Interests:
hunting, fishing, trapping and other outdoor recreational pursuits; protection of fish and wildlife habitat; environmental protection; access to public lands and waters; conservation and environmental education; Second Amendment rights.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
GEM
George E. Meyer
1540 W. James Street, Suite 500
Columbus, WI 53925
(608) 516-5545
georgemeyer@tds.net
http://www.wiwf.org
1540 W. James Street, Suite 500
Columbus, WI 53925
(608) 516-5545
georgemeyer@tds.net
http://www.wiwf.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 14
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 6
2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents 195 sporting clubs, the majority of which run raffles. Current raffle regulation are ambiguous and counterproductive to conservation funding in Wisconsin
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 6
For
Notification Date2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents 195 sporting clubs, the majority of which run raffles. Current raffle regulation are ambiguous and counterproductive to conservation funding in Wisconsin
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents anglers throughout the state. Microbeads are an unnecessary contaminant affecting waterways, fish and ultimately the ingestion by anglers and their families.
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents anglers throughout the state. Microbeads are an unnecessary contaminant affecting waterways, fish and ultimately the ingestion by anglers and their families.
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: transfer of certain fish and game approvals to persons with disabilities and the transfer of Class A bear licenses to persons awarded the Purple Heart or serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/18/2015
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.
Relating to: transfer of certain fish and game approvals to persons with disabilities and the transfer of Class A bear licenses to persons awarded the Purple Heart or serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/18/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 49
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2015
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.
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/18/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 71
Relating to: aid payments on, and city, village, town, and county approval of, certain lands purchased by the Department of Natural Resources and restrictions on the purchase of land by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
In effect this bill will end the purchase of public lands under the Stewardship program. The state should pay aid in lieu of taxes at the same level as local tax payers.
Relating to: aid payments on, and city, village, town, and county approval of, certain lands purchased by the Department of Natural Resources and restrictions on the purchase of land by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
In effect this bill will end the purchase of public lands under the Stewardship program. The state should pay aid in lieu of taxes at the same level as local tax payers.
Assembly Bill 105
Relating to: groundwater management, approval of high capacity wells, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
Groundwater protections is integral to protecting Wisconsin's streams and lakes and the fish and wildlife habitat that is critical to sportsmen and women.
Relating to: groundwater management, approval of high capacity wells, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
Groundwater protections is integral to protecting Wisconsin's streams and lakes and the fish and wildlife habitat that is critical to sportsmen and women.
Assembly Bill 107
Relating to: authorizing reimbursement to counties for the costs incurred in processing and donating certain wild turkeys. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 31
6/30/2015
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.
Relating to: authorizing reimbursement to counties for the costs incurred in processing and donating certain wild turkeys. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 31
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 112
Relating to: the authority of physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers regarding testing and information required for making disability determinations under certain hunting and fishing approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resou...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 97
6/30/2015
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.
Relating to: the authority of physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers regarding testing and information required for making disability determinations under certain hunting and fishing approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resou...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 97
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 157
Relating to: an exemption from civil liability related to the placement of buoys or other markers in waterways.
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
Support with amendments to assure proper, non-negligent placement
Relating to: an exemption from civil liability related to the placement of buoys or other markers in waterways.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
Support with amendments to assure proper, non-negligent placement
Assembly Bill 168
Relating to: rules that prohibit feeding deer in certain counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
Time frame and amount of testing insufficient to establish that CWD not present in wild deer herd in the area.
Relating to: rules that prohibit feeding deer in certain counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
Time frame and amount of testing insufficient to establish that CWD not present in wild deer herd in the area.
Assembly Bill 187
Relating to: an exemption for disabled veterans and recipients of the purple heart medal from the cumulative preference system for issuing wild turkey hunting licenses and tags.
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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.
Relating to: an exemption for disabled veterans and recipients of the purple heart medal from the cumulative preference system for issuing wild turkey hunting licenses and tags.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 225
Relating to: unattended decoys left in water.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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.
Relating to: unattended decoys left in water.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 243
Relating to: restrictions on hunting antlerless deer by members of a group hunting party.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 100
6/30/2015
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
Adults should not take advantage of a youth's antlerless tag. Let the young man or woman have their opportunity to harvest their first deer.
Relating to: restrictions on hunting antlerless deer by members of a group hunting party.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 100
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
Adults should not take advantage of a youth's antlerless tag. Let the young man or woman have their opportunity to harvest their first deer.
Assembly Bill 323
Relating to: prohibiting certain mining and drilling activities that cause the destruction or filling in of a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage or that cause the withdrawal of water from a reservoir or flowage.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Protects streams, lakes and wetlands which are valuable fish and wildlife habitat
Relating to: prohibiting certain mining and drilling activities that cause the destruction or filling in of a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage or that cause the withdrawal of water from a reservoir or flowage.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Protects streams, lakes and wetlands which are valuable fish and wildlife habitat
Assembly Bill 334
Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Monarch butterflies are important pollinators which are very important to maintain and restore grassland habitat for wildlife
Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Monarch butterflies are important pollinators which are very important to maintain and restore grassland habitat for wildlife
Assembly Bill 411
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
One firearm between the mentor and student are important to assure strong mentoring of youth. Secondly, most children under ten are not physically and emotionally capable to hunt big game.
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
One firearm between the mentor and student are important to assure strong mentoring of youth. Secondly, most children under ten are not physically and emotionally capable to hunt big game.
Assembly Bill 433
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Serious problems are developing from interference with hunting in Wisconsin
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Serious problems are developing from interference with hunting in Wisconsin
Assembly Bill 436
Relating to: the regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Important to protect lakes, streams and wetlands which are critical for fish and wildlife habitat
Relating to: the regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Important to protect lakes, streams and wetlands which are critical for fish and wildlife habitat
Assembly Bill 471
Relating to: wild animal protection surcharges for game fish and a higher wild animal protection surcharge for certain animals of a larger size. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Provides greater deterrence for more valuable wildlife.
Relating to: wild animal protection surcharges for game fish and a higher wild animal protection surcharge for certain animals of a larger size. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Provides greater deterrence for more valuable wildlife.
Assembly Bill 477
Relating to: approvals for high capacity wells, designation of sensitive resource areas, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Will cause even more damage to lakes and streams than is not being caused by current high capacity wells. This is destroying fish and wildlife habitat important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Relating to: approvals for high capacity wells, designation of sensitive resource areas, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Will cause even more damage to lakes and streams than is not being caused by current high capacity wells. This is destroying fish and wildlife habitat important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Assembly Bill 526
Relating to: the open season for hunting raccoon.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Opposed by WI Sporting Dog Association, WI Coon Hunters Association and the Wisconsin Trappers Association, all member affiliate clubs of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.
Relating to: the open season for hunting raccoon.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Opposed by WI Sporting Dog Association, WI Coon Hunters Association and the Wisconsin Trappers Association, all member affiliate clubs of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.
Assembly Bill 527
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 225
12/16/2015
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
Deals with a difficult situation with a potentially traumatized youth, an adult who does not want to violate the law and a seriously wounded animal. This bill solves the problem.
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 225
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Deals with a difficult situation with a potentially traumatized youth, an adult who does not want to violate the law and a seriously wounded animal. This bill solves the problem.
Assembly Bill 544
Relating to: requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish a special wild turkey hunting program for certain disabled veterans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
This supports disabled hunters in Wisconsin
Relating to: requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish a special wild turkey hunting program for certain disabled veterans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
This supports disabled hunters in Wisconsin
Assembly Bill 561
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
This is an important bill for several affiliate clubs in the WWF.
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
This is an important bill for several affiliate clubs in the WWF.
Assembly Bill 579
Relating to: the sale, purchase, or possession of wild game bird feathers.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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.
Relating to: the sale, purchase, or possession of wild game bird feathers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 600
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Will cause substantial damage to lake and wetland fish and wildlife habitat which are important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will cause substantial damage to lake and wetland fish and wildlife habitat which are important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Assembly Bill 631
Relating to: the maximum height of pole traps.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Will cause predation of hawks, owls and other protected birds. Bill can be crafted narrower to protect pheasant farms and WWF would support.
Relating to: the maximum height of pole traps.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will cause predation of hawks, owls and other protected birds. Bill can be crafted narrower to protect pheasant farms and WWF would support.
Assembly Bill 637
Relating to: control of nonpoint source water pollution in certain areas with carbonate bedrock and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Placing waste on thin and porous Karst land formations leads to significant pollution of ground and surface waters damaging to human health and fish and wildlife
Relating to: control of nonpoint source water pollution in certain areas with carbonate bedrock and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Placing waste on thin and porous Karst land formations leads to significant pollution of ground and surface waters damaging to human health and fish and wildlife
Assembly Bill 640
Relating to: regulation of aquaculture and fish farms. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Causes damage to valuable streams and wetlands important for hunting, fishing and trapping.
Relating to: regulation of aquaculture and fish farms. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Causes damage to valuable streams and wetlands important for hunting, fishing and trapping.
Assembly Bill 700
Relating to: the date on which the annual open season for hunting and trapping wolves begins. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 285
2/25/2016
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
Changes season to better reflect the primacy of the fur.
Relating to: the date on which the annual open season for hunting and trapping wolves begins. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 285
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Changes season to better reflect the primacy of the fur.
Assembly Bill 719
Relating to: shining wild animals.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Updates hunting method to match change of lighting equipment
Relating to: shining wild animals.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Updates hunting method to match change of lighting equipment
Assembly Bill 735
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Updates Wisconsin water quality laws to match Federal standards.
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Updates Wisconsin water quality laws to match Federal standards.
Assembly Bill 823
Relating to: an exemption from permit requirements for certain riparian owners who remove material from the bed of a navigable water.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Will cause major water quality problems and severely harm fish and wildlife habitat which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers
Relating to: an exemption from permit requirements for certain riparian owners who remove material from the bed of a navigable water.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will cause major water quality problems and severely harm fish and wildlife habitat which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers
Assembly Bill 825
Relating to: a study to implement methods to reduce the amount of nutrients introduced into the Wisconsin River and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Will help improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in the Wisconsin River which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Relating to: a study to implement methods to reduce the amount of nutrients introduced into the Wisconsin River and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will help improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in the Wisconsin River which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Assembly Bill 874
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Will prevent effective restoration of lakes, streams and wetlands which have been severely damaged by the pumping from high capacity wells.
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will prevent effective restoration of lakes, streams and wetlands which have been severely damaged by the pumping from high capacity wells.
Assembly Bill 876
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
The change in the railroad trespass crossing law from 2005 which is now being enforced deprives hunters, anglers and trappers from using 128 Mississippi River locations and causes trespass issues on 121 DNR wildlife, fishery and state park areas.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
The change in the railroad trespass crossing law from 2005 which is now being enforced deprives hunters, anglers and trappers from using 128 Mississippi River locations and causes trespass issues on 121 DNR wildlife, fishery and state park areas.
Senate Bill 8
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents 195 sporting clubs, the majority of which run raffles. Current raffle regulation are ambiguous and counterproductive to conservation funding in Wisconsin
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents 195 sporting clubs, the majority of which run raffles. Current raffle regulation are ambiguous and counterproductive to conservation funding in Wisconsin
Senate Bill 15
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 43
2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents anglers throughout the state. Microbeads are an unnecessary contaminant affecting waterways, fish and ultimately the ingestion by anglers and their families.
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 43
For
Notification Date2/2/2015
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
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation represents anglers throughout the state. Microbeads are an unnecessary contaminant affecting waterways, fish and ultimately the ingestion by anglers and their families.
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: transfer of certain fish and game approvals to persons with disabilities and the transfer of Class A bear licenses to persons awarded the Purple Heart or serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 98
2/18/2015
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.
Relating to: transfer of certain fish and game approvals to persons with disabilities and the transfer of Class A bear licenses to persons awarded the Purple Heart or serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 98
For
Notification Date2/18/2015
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.
Senate Bill 35
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 22
2/18/2015
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.
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 22
For
Notification Date2/18/2015
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.
Senate Bill 48
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
Would restore professional management of Natural Resources in Wisconsin. Ninety percent of Wisconsin sportsmen and women support!
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
Would restore professional management of Natural Resources in Wisconsin. Ninety percent of Wisconsin sportsmen and women support!
Senate Bill 72
Relating to: groundwater management, approval of high capacity wells, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
The protection of Wisconsin groundwater is critical to protect fish and wildlife habitat in lakes and streams. This is important for hunters, anglers and trappers.
Relating to: groundwater management, approval of high capacity wells, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
The protection of Wisconsin groundwater is critical to protect fish and wildlife habitat in lakes and streams. This is important for hunters, anglers and trappers.
Senate Bill 79
Relating to: authorizing reimbursement to counties for the costs incurred in processing and donating certain wild turkeys. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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.
Relating to: authorizing reimbursement to counties for the costs incurred in processing and donating certain wild turkeys. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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.
Senate Bill 88
Relating to: the authority of physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers regarding testing and information required for making disability determinations under certain hunting and fishing approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resou...
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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.
Relating to: the authority of physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers regarding testing and information required for making disability determinations under certain hunting and fishing approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resou...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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.
Senate Bill 115
Relating to: an exemption for disabled veterans and recipients of the purple heart medal from the cumulative preference system for issuing wild turkey hunting licenses and tags.
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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.
Relating to: an exemption for disabled veterans and recipients of the purple heart medal from the cumulative preference system for issuing wild turkey hunting licenses and tags.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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.
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: unattended decoys left in water.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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.
Relating to: unattended decoys left in water.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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.
Senate Bill 150
Relating to: restrictions on hunting antlerless deer by members of a group hunting party.
Bill Text and History
6/30/2015
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
Adults should not take advantage of a youth's antlerless tag. Let the young man or woman have their opportunity to harvest their first deer.
Relating to: restrictions on hunting antlerless deer by members of a group hunting party.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2015
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
Adults should not take advantage of a youth's antlerless tag. Let the young man or woman have their opportunity to harvest their first deer.
Senate Bill 239
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
This bill would worsen damage being done to lakes, streams and wetlands in certain parts of the state. High capacity wells in those areas are already doing serious damage to fish and wildlife habitat important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
This bill would worsen damage being done to lakes, streams and wetlands in certain parts of the state. High capacity wells in those areas are already doing serious damage to fish and wildlife habitat important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: approvals for high capacity wells, designation of sensitive resource areas, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Will cause even more damage to lakes and streams than is not being caused by current high capacity wells. This is destroying fish and wildlife habitat important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Relating to: approvals for high capacity wells, designation of sensitive resource areas, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Will cause even more damage to lakes and streams than is not being caused by current high capacity wells. This is destroying fish and wildlife habitat important to hunters, anglers and trappers.
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
One firearm between the mentor and student are important to assure strong mentoring of youth. Secondly, most children under ten are not physically and emotionally capable to hunt big game. The WI Hunter Ed Instructors also oppose.
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
One firearm between the mentor and student are important to assure strong mentoring of youth. Secondly, most children under ten are not physically and emotionally capable to hunt big game. The WI Hunter Ed Instructors also oppose.
Senate Bill 338
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 346
12/16/2015
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
Serious problems are developing from interference with hunting in Wisconsin
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 346
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Serious problems are developing from interference with hunting in Wisconsin
Senate Bill 394
Relating to: requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish a special wild turkey hunting program for certain disabled veterans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
This supports disabled hunters in Wisconsin
Relating to: requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish a special wild turkey hunting program for certain disabled veterans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
This supports disabled hunters in Wisconsin
Senate Bill 434
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 358
12/16/2015
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
This is an important bill for several affiliate clubs in the WWF.
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 358
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
This is an important bill for several affiliate clubs in the WWF.
Senate Bill 435
Relating to: the sale, purchase, or possession of wild game bird feathers.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 248
12/16/2015
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.
Relating to: the sale, purchase, or possession of wild game bird feathers.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 248
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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.
Senate Bill 444
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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
Deals with a difficult situation with a potentially traumatized youth, an adult who does not want to violate the law and a seriously wounded animal. This bill solves the problem.
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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
Deals with a difficult situation with a potentially traumatized youth, an adult who does not want to violate the law and a seriously wounded animal. This bill solves the problem.
Senate Bill 459
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 387
2/25/2016
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
Will cause substantial damage to lake and wetland fish and wildlife habitat which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 387
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will cause substantial damage to lake and wetland fish and wildlife habitat which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers
Senate Bill 469
Relating to: control of nonpoint source water pollution in certain areas with carbonate bedrock and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Placing waste on thin and porous Karst land formations leads to significant pollution of ground and surface waters damaging to human health and fish and wildlife
Relating to: control of nonpoint source water pollution in certain areas with carbonate bedrock and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Placing waste on thin and porous Karst land formations leads to significant pollution of ground and surface waters damaging to human health and fish and wildlife
Senate Bill 493
Relating to: regulation of aquaculture and fish farms. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Causes damage to valuable streams and wetlands important for hunting, fishing and trapping.
Relating to: regulation of aquaculture and fish farms. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Causes damage to valuable streams and wetlands important for hunting, fishing and trapping.
Senate Bill 542
Relating to: the date on which the annual open season for hunting and trapping wolves begins. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Changes season to better reflect the primacy of the fur.
Relating to: the date on which the annual open season for hunting and trapping wolves begins. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Changes season to better reflect the primacy of the fur.
Senate Bill 567
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 205
2/25/2016
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
Updates Wisconsin water quality laws to match Federal standards.
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 205
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Updates Wisconsin water quality laws to match Federal standards.
Senate Bill 605
Relating to: shining wild animals.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 249
2/25/2016
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
Updates hunting method to match change of lighting equipment
Relating to: shining wild animals.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 249
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Updates hunting method to match change of lighting equipment
Senate Bill 660
Relating to: an exemption from permit requirements for certain riparian owners who remove material from the bed of a navigable water.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
Will cause major water quality problems and severely harm fish and wildlife habitat which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers
Relating to: an exemption from permit requirements for certain riparian owners who remove material from the bed of a navigable water.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
Will cause major water quality problems and severely harm fish and wildlife habitat which is important to hunters, anglers and trappers
Senate Bill 734
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2016
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
The change in the railroad trespass crossing law from 2005 which is now being enforced deprives hunters, anglers and trappers from using 128 Mississippi River locations and causes trespass issues on 121 DNR wildlife, fishery and state park areas.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2016
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
The change in the railroad trespass crossing law from 2005 which is now being enforced deprives hunters, anglers and trappers from using 128 Mississippi River locations and causes trespass issues on 121 DNR wildlife, fishery and state park areas.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/30/2015
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.
6/30/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Quality
Natural Resources: Environmental Quality
Notification Date
6/30/2015
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.
6/30/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Notification Date
6/30/2015
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.
6/30/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Notification Date
6/30/2015
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.
6/30/2015
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—
Revises Chapters NR 20 and 25, relating to lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior. SS 097-14
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1— Revises Chapters NR 20 and 25, relating to lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior. SS 097-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 706 (10/15/2014)
2/2/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1— Revises Chapters NR 20 and 25, relating to lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior. SS 097-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 706 (10/15/2014)
Other
Notification Date2/2/2015
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.
Issuance of antlerless permits through the Deer Management Assistance Program and implementation of the 2012 White-tailed Deer Trustee's Report.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Issuance of antlerless permits through the Deer Management Assistance Program and implementation of the 2012 White-tailed Deer Trustee's Report.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 702 (6/15/2014)
2/2/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Issuance of antlerless permits through the Deer Management Assistance Program and implementation of the 2012 White-tailed Deer Trustee's Report.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 702 (6/15/2014)
None
Notification Date2/2/2015
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 692 (9/1/2013)
2/2/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Lake trout harvest limits in Lake Superior.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 692 (9/1/2013)
None
Notification Date2/2/2015
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.
Revises Chapters NR 10 to 12, relating to the 2015 wildlife management spring hearing rule related to hunting, trapping, refuges and closed areas, and wildlife nuisance control. SS 113-14
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revises Chapters NR 10 to 12, relating to the 2015 wildlife management spring hearing rule related to hunting, trapping, refuges and closed areas, and wildlife nuisance control. SS 113-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 707 (11/15/2014)
2/2/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revises Chapters NR 10 to 12, relating to the 2015 wildlife management spring hearing rule related to hunting, trapping, refuges and closed areas, and wildlife nuisance control. SS 113-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 707 (11/15/2014)
Other
Notification Date2/2/2015
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.
Revises Chapters NR 20 to 23 and 26, relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying, and boundary waters that will be proposed at the 2015 Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings. SS 114-14
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revises Chapters NR 20 to 23 and 26, relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying, and boundary waters that will be proposed at the 2015 Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings. SS 114-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 707 (11/15/2014)
2/2/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revises Chapters NR 20 to 23 and 26, relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying, and boundary waters that will be proposed at the 2015 Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings. SS 114-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 707 (11/15/2014)
Other
Notification Date2/2/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $8,786.80 |
2015 July - December $14,915.40 |
2016 January - June $8,425.50 |
2016 July - December $9,282.06 |
Total $41,409.76 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 164.00 |
2015 July - December 153.00 |
2016 January - June 123.00 |
2016 July - December 56.00 |
Total 496.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 283.00 |
2015 July - December 275.00 |
2016 January - June 216.00 |
2016 July - December 205.00 |
Total 979.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 20% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the authority of physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers regarding testing and information required for making disability determinations under certain hunting and fishing approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: restrictions on hunting antlerless deer by members of a group hunting party.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest production areas, natural heritage inventory, wildlife action plans, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: groundwater management, approval of high capacity wells, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: approvals for high capacity wells, designation of sensitive resource areas, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest production areas, natural heritage inventory, wildlife action plans, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: regulation of aquaculture and fish farms. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the regulation of navigable waters and wetlands. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 20% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 30% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 9% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Issuance of antlerless permits through the Deer Management Assistance Program and implementation of the 2012 White-tailed Deer Trustee's Report.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.