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

Let Simplicity Be Your Guide This Fall Waterfowl Season

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1 year 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

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1 year 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

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1 year 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

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1 year 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…

Dodge County Is A Waterfowl Hunting Destination: More Guides and They’re Active

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1 year ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s April 2025 eNewsletter. By Wisconsin DNR Warden Bradley Burton When I became a conservation warden…

DNR Warden: We Speak the Same WWA Language

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1 year ago

Green Bay Offers Opportunities An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s March, 2025 eNewsletter. By DNR Warden Logan Woods/Green Bay Warden Team…

Know License Requirements To Keep Enjoying Wisconsin Hunts

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2 years ago

National Program Tracks All Violations An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s February, 2025 eNewsletter. By DNR Conservation Warden Evan Fox Wisconsin…

DNR Warden: Communication and Teamwork Make Big Safety Differences

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2 years ago

‘Sled Safe’ Weekend is Jan. 31 – Feb 2 An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s January, 2025 eNewsletter. By Lt. Jacob…

DNR Wardens Add AEDs

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2 years ago

Rural Marathon County Call Puts AED Into Action An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s December, 2024 eNewsletter. By DNR Conservation Warden Kyle…

Farmers And Hunters: Don’t Get Caught in Bypassed Crop Fields Tilled Into Illegal Bait

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2 years ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s November, 2024 eNewsletter. By DNR Warden Nicholas Hefter A traditional agricultural practice of prepping fields…

Stopping Aquatic Invasive Species Requires a Team Effort for Wisconsin’s Benefit

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2 years ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s October, 2024 eNewsletter. By DNR Conservation Warden Thomas Heisler One of the priorities shared by…

The Dog Days of Summer: Keeping Your Dog Sharp and In Shape for Waterfowl Season

Words From the Wardens

2 years ago

An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s September, 2024 eNewsletter. By Wisconsin DNR Warden Kaitlin Kernosky Do you like to waterfowl hunt…