Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, Inc

Registered Principal Details

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

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

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

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Bruce M Ross Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/5/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 71
Assembly Bill 71
Relating to: the disability rating at which veterans qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trail admission fees. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 216
Assembly Bill 216
Relating to: passenger restrictions on all-terrain vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 222
Assembly Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 44
Senate Bill 44
Relating to: the disability rating at which veterans qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trail admission fees. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 217
Senate Bill 217
Relating to: passenger restrictions on all-terrain vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 222
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 265

For
Notification Date
5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Topics related to outdoor hunting and fishing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to outdoor hunting and fishing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
6/6/2023
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.

The consideration of waterfowl stamp fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The consideration of waterfowl stamp fees

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics related to management of waterfowl and migratory birds
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to management of waterfowl and migratory birds

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Issues relating to wetlands and their management
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to wetlands and their management

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics related to land stewardship
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to land stewardship

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
3/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Provided input via Sen Cowles office on removing the requirement that ILF mitigation sites require public access.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$969.55
2023
July - December
$1,015.62
2024
January - June
$897.70
Total $2,882.87
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
9.50
2023
July - December
10.50
2024
January - June
1.00
Total 21.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
12.00
2023
July - December
24.00
2024
January - June
25.10
Total 61.10

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: the disability rating at which veterans qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trail admission fees. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: passenger restrictions on all-terrain vehicles.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: the disability rating at which veterans qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trail admission fees. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: passenger restrictions on all-terrain vehicles.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%

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

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
100%
2024
January - June
95%
2024
July - December
Total 74%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
60%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 16%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures