Who is WWA? - Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

Who is the WI Waterfowl Association?

The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association is a 501(c)(3), membership-based, non-profit organization, founded by hunters in 1984, acting exclusively in Wisconsin

Mission:

To restore and conserve Wisconsin’s waterfowl and wetland resources
To educate state waterfowlers during their progression from natural resource consumer to steward
To promote governmental policies that protect Wisconsin’s resources and promote the rights of citizens to hunt.

Vision

The Midwest’s premier state-based waterfowl hunting organization, ensuring quality waterfowling experiences.

Goals

Conserve Wisconsin lands important to waterfowl and waterfowlers.
Advance waterfowler progression along the ‘Waterfowler’s Arc’.
Ensure waterfowler perspectives are respected by Wisconsin policy makers.
A fun, focused and funded organization.

Habitat Restoration

Wisconsin is a breeding state for waterfowl. WWA works directly with landowners including federal, state, county agencies to restore wetland & upland habitats. Our restoration team works on both public and private lands to restore hydrology where it has been disrupted by development or agricultural manipulations. This work benefits wildlife and surrounding communities, with cleaner water and flood mitigation. Our focus is on nesting success, including ground and cavity nesting birds and restoring wild rice beds.

Education

It’s a common progression. From novice hunter interested most in harvesting game, to seasoned veteran enjoying the totality of the experience, to passionate conservationist. WWA programs advance duck hunters along what we call “The Waterfolwers Arc”. Our Waterfowlers’s Academy program brings new hunters into the waterfowling community and our other eduction efforts are focused on creating memorable education experiences on the road to committed conservationist. We also support research and youth education relevant to our waterfowling community.

Advocacy

Hunters are a minority population. Despite a constitutional right to hunt, it’s easy for policy makers to not hear our concerns. And that would overlook that hunters have shouldered a disproportionate share of conservation across the continent. WWA is the state’s largest voice for waterfowl hunters, working with elected official and regulators to ensure that our conservation and hunting interests are respected in decision-making that affects our community.