Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is a membership-based organization that derives it's funding from grassroots waterfowlers and those individuals committed to preserving the ecology and vibrancy of Wisconsin's waterfowling pursuits.
Lobbying Interests:
Topics affecting the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp program. Topics affecting the WI Waterfowl Management Plan. Topics affecting the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Topics affecting the preservation of restoration of Wisconsin's wetland habitat Topics affecting the implementation of Wisconsin's waterfowl hunting season structure.
Title:
Executive Director
The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is a membership-based organization that derives it's funding from grassroots waterfowlers and those individuals committed to preserving the ecology and vibrancy of Wisconsin's waterfowling pursuits.
Lobbying Interests:
Topics affecting the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp program. Topics affecting the WI Waterfowl Management Plan. Topics affecting the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Topics affecting the preservation of restoration of Wisconsin's wetland habitat Topics affecting the implementation of Wisconsin's waterfowl hunting season structure.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 248
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
4/27/2021
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
WWA's 6,000 members--and even more waterfowlers who are not members--have a vested interest in the outcome of this bill. Save for the prohibition on crossing tracks, large swaths of otherwise open lands would be available to outdoorsmen.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/27/2021
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
WWA's 6,000 members--and even more waterfowlers who are not members--have a vested interest in the outcome of this bill. Save for the prohibition on crossing tracks, large swaths of otherwise open lands would be available to outdoorsmen.
Assembly Bill 667
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/7/2021
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: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/7/2021
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 334
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
5/27/2021
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
RR rights of way isolate large swaths of hunt able and fishable public lands. Safety is important but needs to be balanced by access rights to public lands.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/27/2021
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
RR rights of way isolate large swaths of hunt able and fishable public lands. Safety is important but needs to be balanced by access rights to public lands.
Senate Bill 620
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/18/2021
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
WWA supports a sustainable SHC hunt in Wisconsin. We've studied the issues & written a series of articles to educate readers on what makes SHC different than other migratory birds & why WI is different from the 17 other states permitting SHC hunting
https://www.wisducks.org/sandhill-crane-hunt-in-wisconsin-2/
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/18/2021
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
WWA supports a sustainable SHC hunt in Wisconsin. We've studied the issues & written a series of articles to educate readers on what makes SHC different than other migratory birds & why WI is different from the 17 other states permitting SHC hunting
https://www.wisducks.org/sandhill-crane-hunt-in-wisconsin-2/
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/12/2021
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.
3/12/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to management of waterfowl and migratory birds
Topics related to management of waterfowl and migratory birds
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/29/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/29/2021
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The consideration of waterfowl stamp fees
The consideration of waterfowl stamp fees
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2021
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to wetlands and their management
Issues relating to wetlands and their management
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2021
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to land stewardship
Topics related to land stewardship
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2021
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $1,959.64 |
2021 July - December $2,308.29 |
2022 January - June $741.00 |
2022 July - December $0.00 |
Total $5,008.93 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 17.50 |
2021 July - December 11.00 |
2022 January - June 11.00 |
2022 July - December 6.00 |
Total 45.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 31.50 |
2021 July - December 86.00 |
2022 January - June 13.00 |
2022 July - December 10.00 |
Total 140.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 1% |
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 1% |
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 48% |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 31% |
Relating to: hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused by sandhill cranes, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 48% |
2022 January - June 40% |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 34% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 25% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 6% |
Total 7% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 65% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 17% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 30% |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.