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OUR MISSION
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HOW YOU CAN HELP - PART II
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We're on our way forward, Kelcy. We recently held our rescheduled annual meeting via zoom and I was pleased to share our accomplishments from last year, but even more excited to share how those accomplishments are helping us to move forward this year. Most notably with the recent hiring of our TWO new public lands biologists! Read on to meet Anthony and Mark and find out what else we have in store for you this year. | |
I hope you enjoy our April edition...
Warmly,
Bruce
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WWA Forward
By Bruce Ross, Executive Director
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WWA held its delayed annual meeting two Thursdays ago via zoom. While not quite as satisfying as being together in person, it did allow for a larger group to gather conveniently from their living rooms, with a beverage of their choice. We jammed a lot into that hour. | | |
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2022 Habitat Program Summary
WWA’s habitat work saw growth in 2022, in just about every way. Check out some of what Peter shared at the annual meeting last month.
Read on...
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Calendar Decoy Auction #4 - Bidding Now Open
Bids are now being accepted for the April 2023 calendar decoy - Wood Duck Drake, carved by William (Bill) Koelpin, Jr.
Learn more about Koelpin and bid here...
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WWA's New Public Lands Initiative
WWA just tripled our restoration capacity. For lands that you and I can hunt. Meet our new wetland restoration specialists Anthony Hatcher and Mark Pfost.
Read on...
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WWA's Volunteer(s) of the Year
At last Thursday’s (virtual) annual meeting, we covered a lot of territory very quickly. But we slowed down a bit when it came time to recognize the superior volunteer performances that made 2022 such a great year.
Read on...
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Wood Ducks - Coming to a Classroom Near You (?)
Are you in middle school? Do you know someone who is? Do you visit a nature center regularly? How about a school forest? Are you a teacher, scout leader or do you ever do anything with learners outside in the spring? Do you like wood ducks?
Yes? Have we got a deal for you...
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Spring Has Sprung
Take the time to celebrate Earth Day and a great read.
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Retirement Plans
There is no tax when your IRA is used as a gift to WWA, but it is subject to taxation if given to heirs. Consider leaving them more favorably-taxed assets.
For more information:
wisducks.plannedgiving.org
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Egg Prices Through the Roof
Record prices on your favorite breakfast food! Empty your bird feeders! Sorry, come back next year for your guided waterfowl hunt. What the heck is going on with the birds lately?
Read on...
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Waterfowl Recipes are Back!
How about some duck lasagna soup to warm you up on these last cool days of spring?
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David VanLanen - GB Carver
A Decoy Corner article by Bruce Urben
Many carvers begin their carving careers fretting about applying paint to their expertly carved decoys. David VanLanen was not one of those carvers.
Read on...
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Thank You to our 2023 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:
- Mr. Dennis Nickel - Donor: Fred Welch
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Mr. Marv Tibbitts - Donors: George Ermert, Kelcy Boettcher, Bruce Ross
- Mr. Robert Fiegel - Donors: Judy Scharpf, Carl M. Hennig, Inc.
- Mr. Dale W. Arenz - Donors: Darlene Hunt, Fred Welch, Scott & Kelcy Boettcher, Cheryl & Mark Gehring, Mr & Mr. Donald Muehling, Municipal Law & Litigation Group, Jenny Kinsler, Tammy & Joe Marwin, BL Simon, Bill Peebles
- Mr. Jason Odebrecht - Donors: Jason's family and friends
- Mr. William Kocher - Donors: Fred Welch, Dale Arenz
- Mr. Tom Cheesebrog - Donor: Leigh Cheesebro
- 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
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:
- A personalized letter to the family of the deceased,
- 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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