Wisconsin Game Preserve Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WGPA is a business association comprised of game bird breeders, sport shooting facilities, owners, managers and specialty vendors who provide services and products used by the industry as part of Wisconsin's sport and hunting heritage.
Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Game Preserve Association will be active in all legislative and administrative areas of our state government that affect the ownership, operation or management of our businesses . We continue to work closely with the DATCP in the areas of animal health disease and rural economic development. We honor the sporting heritage of our state and add to to the alternative agricultural economy.
CEO Name:
Tim Zindl
Legislative Director
WGPA is a business association comprised of game bird breeders, sport shooting facilities, owners, managers and specialty vendors who provide services and products used by the industry as part of Wisconsin's sport and hunting heritage.
Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Game Preserve Association will be active in all legislative and administrative areas of our state government that affect the ownership, operation or management of our businesses . We continue to work closely with the DATCP in the areas of animal health disease and rural economic development. We honor the sporting heritage of our state and add to to the alternative agricultural economy.
CEO Name:
Tim Zindl
Legislative Director
Contact
JMK
Joel Matthew Kleefisch
N6011 Hillside Drive
Sullivan, Wi 54178
(262) 617-6343
jkleefisch.jk@gmail.com
N6011 Hillside Drive
Sullivan, Wi 54178
(262) 617-6343
jkleefisch.jk@gmail.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Matthew Kleefisch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/16/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 6
Relating to: the handling of deer carcasses in the field, the transport of deer carcasses, and the suspension of portions of emergency rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2019
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 handling of deer carcasses in the field, the transport of deer carcasses, and the suspension of portions of emergency rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/8/2019
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 19
Relating to: designating the ruffed grouse as the state small game bird.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2019
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
monitoring its development
Relating to: designating the ruffed grouse as the state small game bird.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/12/2019
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
monitoring its development
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: prohibiting contests for killing wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2019
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: prohibiting contests for killing wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/8/2019
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 39
Relating to: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2019
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: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/8/2019
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 21
Relating to: designating the ruffed grouse as the state small game bird.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2019
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
monitoring its development
Relating to: designating the ruffed grouse as the state small game bird.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/12/2019
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
monitoring its development
Senate Bill 27
Relating to: the handling of deer carcasses in the field, the transport of deer carcasses, and the suspension of portions of emergency rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2019
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 handling of deer carcasses in the field, the transport of deer carcasses, and the suspension of portions of emergency rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2019
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 30
Relating to: prohibiting contests for killing wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/22/2019
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: prohibiting contests for killing wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/22/2019
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 36
Relating to: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2019
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: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/8/2019
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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.
3/8/2019
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
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/5/2019
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
WGPA is interested in affecting the proposal in the Governor's budget ending the tax exemption for game birds and clay pigeons.
3/5/2019
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
WGPA is interested in affecting the proposal in the Governor's budget ending the tax exemption for game birds and clay pigeons.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Elk management
Scope Statement
SS 092_17
3/22/2019
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
Elk management
Scope Statement
SS 092_17
None
Notification Date3/22/2019
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
LRB 1453 relating to banning animal killing contests
LRB 1453 relating to banning animal killing contests
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/8/2019
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
2/8/2019
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
LRB 0361relating to transportation of deer carcasses
LRB 0361relating to transportation of deer carcasses
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/23/2019
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
1/23/2019
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
LRB 0392 relating to transportation of deer carcasses
LRB 0392 relating to transportation of deer carcasses
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/23/2019
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
1/23/2019
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
LRB 1021 Making Ruffed Grouse the State Small Game Bird
LRB 1021 Making Ruffed Grouse the State Small Game Bird
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2019
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
1/19/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $1,567.50 |
2019 July - December $6,300.00 |
2020 January - June $2,250.00 |
2020 July - December $2,700.00 |
Total $12,817.50 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 6.35 |
2019 July - December 8.25 |
2020 January - June 16.25 |
2020 July - December 14.00 |
Total 44.85 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 43.74 |
2019 July - December 14.25 |
2020 January - June 23.75 |
2020 July - December 27.00 |
Total 108.74 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the handling of deer carcasses in the field, the transport of deer carcasses, and the suspension of portions of emergency rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: designating the ruffed grouse as the state small game bird.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: designating the ruffed grouse as the state small game bird.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: the handling of deer carcasses in the field, the transport of deer carcasses, and the suspension of portions of emergency rules of the Department of Natural Resources.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: prohibiting contests for killing wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December 35% |
2020 January - June 35% |
2020 July - December 35% |
Total 30% |
Relating to: prohibiting contests for killing wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December 35% |
2020 January - June 35% |
2020 July - December 35% |
Total 30% |
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.