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One Day and a Wakeup
By Bruce Ross, Executive Director
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I just returned from the east coast and my annual Cape Cod fly-fishing trip with good friend, Bob Palombo. While Bob and I were serving together in the Coast Guard 37 years ago, he introduced me to both fly fishing and duck hunting. That introduction created a debt I seem unlikely to be able to repay. Those first few experiences changed the trajectory of my life - in a good way (unless you ask my wife). You too can have that sort of positive impact on a life just by taking someone new into the marsh this year - give it a try!
And now, with my bags barely unpacked, I have one day and a wake-up before I’m in the marsh with new pup, Tack, for the southern opener.
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2021 Waterfowl Summit
For past several years, former WWA director Mark Kakatsch - in his current hat as migratory bird chairman with the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation - hosts a meeting with the DNR, Conservation Congress, duck NGOs, etc. and Wisconsin’s key waterfowl media. There are some timely tidbits as we start the season, and you’re getting them first… well, sort of.
Read on...
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Disabled Duck Blinds are Ready
Thanks to a work group of WWA members from the Green Bay Chapter, the disabled duck blinds at WWA's Abrams Project property have been brushed and are ready for the Northern waterfowl opener on September 25th!
Learn more...
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2022 Calendars are Here
The 13th Anniversary Edition of our 2022 Conservation Calendars are now available for sale! Featuring 365 prizes, one for every day of 2022, our calendars make the perfect gift. Just $20 each. Get yours here...
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Interested in Learning About How to Get Involved in a WWA Chapter?
WWA released a survey this summer and of those that responded, several of their questions focused on “Why isn’t there something in my area?”
Learn more...
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Open Water Zone Clarification
As with best laid plans, once the 2021 season started to approach, DNR began getting inquiries from both hunters and their staff regarding scenarios that required them to evaluate their decision that had been made, and approved by the Natural Resources Board in the spring of 2021, in regards to the Open Water Zone.
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Attention Waterfowl Hunters:
Citizen Science Opportunity! The Wisconsin DNR is currently conducting research on Ring-necked ducks harvested throughout waterfowl season and needs your help to preserve and submit a wing from your harvested Ring-necked ducks.
Find out how you can help...
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EXPO 2022 Planning
Committee members wanted. This wouldn’t be a WWA newsletter if we didn’t advertise the opportunity for people to make a difference volunteering in one of our initiatives.
Learn more...
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New Canine Life Collars for Fall
Here they are folks! Through the generosity of the Fleet Farm Corporation and Design Plus embroidery, we have the new batch of Canine Life member collars available for your pup!
Learn more...
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Waterfowl Related Photos Needed
Do you have a photo you'd like to see printed in WWA's 2023 Conservation Calendar? We're looking for images to use as our photos of the month and the cover of the calendar.
Get all the details here...
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Waterfowlers Can Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species
Check out this video as a great reminder of how not to spread aquatic invasive species during this waterfowl hunting season.
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Waterfowl Stamp Project Highlight
In this new monthly feature, DNR Wetland Habitat Specialist Jason Fleener will highlight a wetland project completed in Wisconsin using state Duck Stamp funds. October's highlight is a multi-property collaborative to treat invasive cattail and phragmites (aka common reed grass) across state wildlife areas.
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Charlie Brisky II, Master Carver
A Decoy Corner article by Bruce Urben, WWA President:
Berlin, WI, has been a decoy making and duck hunting community for over one hundred years.
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Thank You to our 2021 Sponsors & Donors | |
In Memory...
Thanks to all those that have cherished the memory of a loved one by donating in memoriam to the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. Those recently memorialized were:
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· Mr. Carl Halvorsen - Donors: Holly Kempf, Employees at NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region, Victoria Dickman of Herslof, Inc., Kristy Vogt of Kewaskum Chapter of Commerce, Farmers & Sportsmens Conservation Club
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· Mr. Gaston Lopez - Donor: Mark Slater
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· Mr. Erich Pitz - Donors: Barb & Don Porath
If you'd like to consider a lasting and meaningful memorial fund contribution for that friend, hunting partner, co-worker or relative with WWA, please contact us. Each contribution will offer:
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· A personalized letter to the family of the deceased,
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· A letter from WWA sent to the donor confirming contribution for tax purposes (address & individual donation amount must be supplied),
- The option for the donor to designate which WWA program they wish their contributions be put towards, and a listing in this section for the duration of one year
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