Words From The Wardens

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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

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

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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 September, 2024 eNewsletter. By Wisconsin DNR Warden Kaitlin Kernosky Do you like to waterfowl hunt…

Summer Is For Shooting Skills: Practice To Prep For Fall Hunts

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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 July 2024 eNewsletter. By DNR Warden Zachary Seitz As a waterfowl hunter, I welcome summer…

Recreation Wardens: Time To Check On-Board Life Jackets, Boat Equipment

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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 June, 2024 eNewsletter. By DNR Recreation Warden Molly Detjens Wisconsin just marked the unofficial start…

Seitz Named Mississippi Flyway Officer of the Year

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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 May, 2024 eNewsletter. By Lt. Chris Shea/Lake Winnebago Warden Team The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Migratory…

Hunting Incidents Down 96% Statewide Since Start Of Hunter Education Program

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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 April, 2024 eNewsletter. By Lt. Michael Weber, DNR Hunter Education Administrative Warden As a warden,…

Waterfowl Season Recap: Hunter Dedication to Safety and Resource Responsibility High Among Nearly All

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2 years ago

Common Issues: Shooting Hours, Firearm Use, Protected Species An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens. This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s March, 2024 eNewsletter. By Lt. Tyler Strelow,…

Be Aware: Unsafe Ice is Part of Wild Winter

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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 February, 2024 eNewsletter. By Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator Wisconsin winter has flipped…

Inaugural Women’s Waterfowl Hunt to Become an Annual Happening

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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 January, 2024 eNewsletter. By DNR Conservation Warden Meghan Jensen The first month of the new…

DNR Wardens Train with Drones to Enhance Search & Rescue in Problem-Access Areas

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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 December, 2023 eNewsletter. Last month, we talked about drones and hunting regulations. This month, in…

Drones and Hunting: What’s Legal and What Isn’t

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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, 2023 eNewsletter. By Lt. Bryan Lockman and Policy Officer Matthew Wehn During the recent…

Waterfowl Hunters Known For Doing the Right Thing

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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, 2023 eNewsletter. By Lt. Tyler Strelow/Mississippi River Warden Team Waterfowl hunters have a well-earned…