What Does Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Do For Me?
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is very active in representing the interests of hunters,
anglers, trappers, and others who care about conservation, shooting sports, fish,
wildlife, access, outdoor education, and passing along our outdoor heritage to future
generations.

We serve as an early warning system, a strong grassroots network, and respected
advocates for hunting, fishing, and trapping, as well as clean air and water, and healthy
habitats.

Our non-partisan work is at all levels. We work with decision-makers, influencers,
elected leaders and appointed officials at the Wisconsin Legislature, the U.S. Congress,
the Department of Natural Resources and other county, state and federal agencies.
Federation positions on rules, legislation and policies are voted on by the WWF Board
of Directors representing more than 211 affiliated clubs and thousands of individual
members throughout the state.

 

What the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Did Recently For Wisconsin Sportsmen and Women

  • Supported hunting, fishing, trapping rules simplification
  • Wolf hunting 2021-22 season
  • Now working hard to again remove wolves from Threatened & Endangered List
  • Introduction of Mississippi River Restoration Resiliency Initiative
  • Gave grants to local clubs and communities
  • Launched collaboration to place free loaner all-terrain wheelchairs in each
    county
  • Training future leaders through WWF Conservation Leadership Corps
  • Hosting national conference of young conservation leaders
  • Strongly supporting Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
  • Opposed legislation from out-of-state interests that would have moved funding
    from priority fish and wildlife projects
  • Launched WI Coalition for Recovering America’s Wildlife Act aimed at bringing
    $18 million to Wisconsin
  • Advocated for expansion of DNR R3 efforts to recruit and retain hunters and
    anglers
  • Defeated efforts to remove hunter education safeguards
  • Supported boat launch and state parks fee waivers/discounts for veterans
  • Strongly supporting increased funding for DNR and restore critically needed staff
  • Launched collaboration for Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE) to
    introduce about 3,000 students, teachers and parents per year to shooting sports
    and outdoor skills programs
  • Supported legislation to clean up streams and lakes to improve fishing
  • Continued to advocate for railroad crossing law along Mississippi River and
    elsewhere
  • Established long-term endowments to help conservation and education efforts
  • Teamed up with Field EDventures to train teachers to increase outdoor education in their classrooms all across Wisconsin
  • Supported CleanSweep legislation to help fire departments and local volunteers working with fire-fighting foam
  • Supported legislation allowing processed wood for bottom of bear baiting stumps; and
  • Launched Waterfowl Expo with partners for youth and families.