Words From The Wardens

From the horse’s mouth!

Every month, State DNR Warden’s join us to share their experiences and wisdom to help you in the field. Scroll through the posts below or. search for a particular topic

Opening Day Means Many Things To Hunters: It Starts With Doves

Words from the Warden

6 days ago

By DDNR Conservation Warden Kyle Johnson This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s April 2026 eNewsletter. Pictured above, sunflowers fill a dove hunting field. CREDIT: DNR Wildlife Tech Cassandra Young…

Waterfowl Hunting, Technology, Safety: It’s All Related When The Weather Pitches Windy, Stormy Curve Balls

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1 month ago

Column and Photographs By DNR Warden Ben Mott/Waushara County This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s March 2026 eNewsletter. Warden Cody Adams’ Armistice Day Blizzard column in your January newsletter…

Pandemic Pushes Waterfowl Hunters to Aim Locally

Let’s Scout For Success! Be Where The Ducks Are

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2 months ago

Column and Photographs By Conservation Warden Heather Hunt This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s February 2026 eNewsletter. When it comes to successful waterfowl hunts in the new year, you…

1940 Tragedy Teaches Waterfowl Hunters The Importance of the ‘What If’ Safety Plan

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3 months ago

Column and Photographs By DNR Conservation Warden Cody Adams This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s January 2026 eNewsletter. Waterfowl hunters, of which I am one, pride themselves on grit. …

Holiday Gift Idea: Share Your Outdoor Passions and Show Someone the Camaraderie, Joy of Hunting

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4 months ago

By DNR Conservation Warden Paul Metzger Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s December 2025 eNewsletter. Now that we are we are in the…

Annual Veterans Canada Goose Hunt Resounding Success

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5 months ago

By DNR Conservation Warden Chuck Wincek This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s November 2025 eNewsletter. Photos courtesy of Fallen Outdoors I am excited to tell you about an outstanding…

Family Traditions, Lessons Of Waterfowl Hunting Lead To Warden Career And Life Appreciation

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6 months ago

By DNR Conservation Warden Steven Swiertz This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s October 2025 eNewsletter. On autumn days when I am not on warden duty, chances are good you’ll…

DNR Wardens Highlight Valued Partnerships, Unwritten Rules For Mississippi River Fun

Words from the Warden

7 months ago

This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s September 2025 eNewsletter. By Wisconsin DNR Wardens Hans Walleser (left) and Lt. Chris Shea (right), DNR Mississippi River Warden Team If you’ve been…

Let Simplicity Be Your Guide This Fall Waterfowl Season

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8 months ago

This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s August 2025 eNewsletter. By DNR Warden Clayton Peters Waterfowl season is only a couple of short months away. Now is a good time…

The Mead is a Must-Visit Destination for Waterfowl Hunters and Nature Lovers

Words from the Warden

9 months ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s July 2025 eNewsletter. By DNR Warden Erika Leigh As a conservation warden with the Wisconsin Department…

DNR Warden Kyle Ziembo: Conservation Congress Waterfowl Officer Of The Year

Words from the Warden

11 months ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s June 2025 eNewsletter. By Joanne M. Haas/Public Information Officer, DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource…

Season Wrap-Up Signals Time to Make Safety Review Part of Every Hunt

Words from the Warden

12 months ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s May 2025 eNewsletter. By Capt. Tyler Strelow Another season is in the books for Wisconsin, and…