Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Conservation
Lobbying Interests:
Wildlife Policy, Hunting, Fishing, Conservation
Conservation
Lobbying Interests:
Wildlife Policy, Hunting, Fishing, Conservation
Contact
MlS
Melissa l Smith
117 Ardmore Dr
madison, WI 53713
(608) 234-8860 x_____
msmith@wiwolvesandwildlife.org
http://www.greatlakeswildlifealliance.org
117 Ardmore Dr
madison, WI 53713
(608) 234-8860 x_____
msmith@wiwolvesandwildlife.org
http://www.greatlakeswildlifealliance.org
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 124
Relating to: the definition of public zoos and aquariums for purposes of captive wildlife regulations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/27/2023
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
This bill weakens oversight of captive animal facilities and does nothing to improve care standards for animals kept in captivity.
Relating to: the definition of public zoos and aquariums for purposes of captive wildlife regulations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/27/2023
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
This bill weakens oversight of captive animal facilities and does nothing to improve care standards for animals kept in captivity.
Assembly Bill 137
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
9/20/2023
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
This bill is not scientific in any way, shape, or form. A population cap does not exist for any other species in Wisconsin and it shouldn't for wolves either. This is an arbitrary and political number to justify the killing of wolves.
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/20/2023
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
This bill is not scientific in any way, shape, or form. A population cap does not exist for any other species in Wisconsin and it shouldn't for wolves either. This is an arbitrary and political number to justify the killing of wolves.
Assembly Bill 512
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
11/22/2023
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
This very small time period is all that protects nesting birds, bears, wolves, and other wildlife from being harassed and attacked by hounds in these ecologically sensitive areas. This bill serves no purpose other than to harass wildlife.
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/22/2023
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
This very small time period is all that protects nesting birds, bears, wolves, and other wildlife from being harassed and attacked by hounds in these ecologically sensitive areas. This bill serves no purpose other than to harass wildlife.
Assembly Bill 633
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/22/2023
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
This type of weapon is not necessary and is only another tool to make poaching easier in Wisconsin due to it's near silence.
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/22/2023
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
This type of weapon is not necessary and is only another tool to make poaching easier in Wisconsin due to it's near silence.
Assembly Bill 957
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
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: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2024
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 1038
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2024
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 126
Relating to: the definition of public zoos and aquariums for purposes of captive wildlife regulations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/27/2023
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
This bill weakens oversight of captive animal facilities and does nothing to improve care standards for animals kept in captivity.
Relating to: the definition of public zoos and aquariums for purposes of captive wildlife regulations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/27/2023
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
This bill weakens oversight of captive animal facilities and does nothing to improve care standards for animals kept in captivity.
Senate Bill 139
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
9/20/2023
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
This bill is not scientific in any way, shape, or form. A population cap does not exist for any other species in Wisconsin and it shouldn't for wolves either. This is an arbitrary and political number to justify the killing of wolves.
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/20/2023
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
This bill is not scientific in any way, shape, or form. A population cap does not exist for any other species in Wisconsin and it shouldn't for wolves either. This is an arbitrary and political number to justify the killing of wolves.
Senate Bill 545
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
11/22/2023
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
This very small time period is all that protects nesting birds, bears, wolves, and other wildlife from being harassed and attacked by hounds in these ecologically sensitive areas. This bill serves no purpose other than to harass wildlife.
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/22/2023
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
This very small time period is all that protects nesting birds, bears, wolves, and other wildlife from being harassed and attacked by hounds in these ecologically sensitive areas. This bill serves no purpose other than to harass wildlife.
Senate Bill 586
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 115
11/22/2023
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
This is an unnecessary addition to the myriad of weapons already allowed to be used to kill animals. The near silence of these weapons would make them another tool for poachers and more of a danger for other public land users.
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 115
Against
Notification Date11/22/2023
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
This is an unnecessary addition to the myriad of weapons already allowed to be used to kill animals. The near silence of these weapons would make them another tool for poachers and more of a danger for other public land users.
Senate Bill 892
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
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: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2024
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 1006
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2024
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Natural Resources Board
Natural Resources Board
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/20/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/20/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
gray wolves
gray wolves
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/20/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/20/2023
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
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
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.