Success Stories

Your financial commitment, as well as the time, money and talents you've given to specific fish and wildlife projects, have allowed Wisconsin's hunting and fishing heritage to thrive and laid the foundation for scores of incredible conservation success stories.

• Wild Turkey Restored
• Decade of Joint Efforts Pays Off in Lots of Walleyes
• Hunter Safety Education Doing Its Job
• Public Land Acquired for Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation
• Environmental Education for Kids

Beyond these conservation successes, your commitment to Wisconsin conservation programs has indirectly benefited all citizens. Strong conservation programs contribute to a strong economy, healthy fish and wildlife habitat and wholesome outdoor fun for families and friends.

Together, hunting and fishing generate $4 billion in economic activity in Wisconsin, support more than 40,000 full-time jobs, and generate $150 million in general tax revenues that help support important services such as education and health care.

• Wisconsin Fishing Report
• 2007 Nine Day Gun Deer Season Report [PDF 189KB]
• Wild trout program a stocking success [PDF 17KB]

Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Read more success stories in the Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine:

• Up for the morning bugle call - The chance to hear elk sound off at sunrise is worth the trip.
• Taking stock of state hatcheries - The art and science of raising fish is tricky in a tight economy.