Wade
Romberg
Conservation Warden of the Year
Awarded in 2025
Every year, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation asks the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Management Team to nominate for this honor a Conservation Warden whose outstanding performance during the past year has demonstrated exemplary service, ethics, and service that protects or otherwise benefits natural resources and law-abiding outdoor re-creationists in Wisconsin.
Wade Romberg has served Adams County since 2006, demonstrating exceptional dedication to natural resource protection and public safety. In 2024 alone, he generated 222 calls for service, issued 165 citations, and ensured compliance with hunting regulations, including deer and turkey management. Beyond enforcement, Wade educates the community through hunter safety classes and events, mentors fellow wardens as a firearms instructor, and responds to emergencies like wildfires. His proactive, knowledgeable, and community-focused approach makes him a model conservation warden.