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

Restitution From Kayaker Who Faked Own Death Funds More DNR Public Service Equipment

Words from the Warden

1 week ago

Wardens’ Heartfelt Desire To Help Gets New Tool By Joanne M. Haas/Public Information Officer, DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s…

Sandhill Wildlife Area: Genuine Gold Mine Of Hunting, Wildlife Watching Opportunities

Words from the Warden

1 month ago

Column and Photographs by DNR Warden Joshua N. Litvinoff This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s July 2026 eNewsletter. When I think of the myriad of opportunities for hunting and…

Warden Meghan Jensen: Conservation Congress Waterfowl Officer Of The Year

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2 months ago

This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s June 2026 eNewsletter. Warden Meghan Jensen of the Mississippi River Warden Team is active in wetlands protection and waterway enforcement — and that is…

Waterfowl Season Roundup: Safe Overall, Citation Recap Holds Valuable Safety Reminders

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4 months ago

By Capt. Tyler Strehlow This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s May 2026 eNewsletter. Another season is in the books. With all hunting seasons, hunters see ups and downs in…

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

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4 months 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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5 months 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

Words from the Warden

6 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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7 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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8 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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10 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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10 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

11 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…