By Bruce Ross, Executive Director bross@wisducks.org
This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s November, 2022 Newsletter edition.
WWA was pleased to continue a longstanding role at the DNR’s “Duck School”. Executive Director Bruce Ross and youth hunter Nolan were one set of “actors” as warden recruits practiced applying their book knowledge in a series of scenarios they might encounter as they go into the marshes upon graduation.
Warden Recruit Tim Aspenson and Warden Shawna McDowell, Nolan and Ross
Warden recruits checked for compliance with state game and boating laws as a dry run for the following day when they accompany seasoned wardens into the field for real on the southern opener.
Warden Recruit Chuck Wincek examine a duck “actor” in a scenario
Photos courtesy of Lt. Tyler Strelow, WDNR.