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Conservation Warden Recognized for Outstanding Boating Efforts

Boating Law Administrator Roy Zellmer (left) presents Barron County Warden Russ Fell (right) with an award for his outstanding efforts in the boating safety program - DNR staff photo.

The Madison Central Office, Bureau of Law Enforcement recently announced that Barron County Conservation Warden Russ Fell was selected as the Boating Law Enforcement Officer for 2005. Russ' accomplishments for his station and surrounding area show a dedication to his citizens and boating safety. Russ' efforts are an example of a well balanced program. In all aspects of education, public relations, recruitment of new instructors, working with local boat patrols and enforcement, ensures a solid foundation for boating safety into the future. Congratulations to Russ for a job well done.

DNR Wardens Provide Assistance During a Learn to Hunt Opportunity

Successful Learn to Hunt participants show off just one of ten bears harvested.

Conservation Warden Brian Knepper stationed in the Spooner area recently participated in a Learn to Hunt event in Washburn County. Brain says, "We harvested a total of 10 bears out of 10 total available tags! Our largest bear was 246 pounds. Two other bears from Washburn County were in the 225 range. These events are a lot of work; however, it was sure worth it to see the excited kids this weekend." Brain reports that about 80 people participated in this year's event. He also extended his thanks to all the mentors who helped with the Tri-County Youth Bear Hunt and thanked the sponsors, WBHA, SCI, and A&H Taxidermy. "If not for their help it would not have been so successful", says Brian.

For more information about the Learn to Hunt Program, click the link.

Wardens Spend Time to Educate

Conservation Warden Mike Young helps a "future resource user" create a T-shirt iron-on. The Iron-on message emphasized safe boating practices.

Wisconsin Conservation Wardens and Bureau of Law Enforcement staff were on hand at the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival August 25, 26 & 27 in Oshkosh. Department staff took in questions from the public and helped spread the word about boating safety at the three day event. Conservation Warden Supervisor Todd Schaller says " I've always felt we have 2 basic methods to work with youth in getting our DNR message across. One, get the youth involved by teaching them and then putting the tools in their hands such as BB Gun shoots, Laser Shoots, Fishing Clinics etc. and two, have interaction with the youth and let them leave with new knowledge. The Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival was a great example of youth interaction with a message."

Conservation Warden Amy Egstad helps a "current resource user" to better understand the regulations for the upcoming hunting seasons.

Schaller noted that the DNR tent was a "hit" with over 1000 resource users (primarily future users) leaving the tent with a smile, T-shirt and recreational safety message.

Last Revised: Friday December 15 2006