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James D. Everson Memorial Landing

In our strategic plan we have identified six goals that are important to the enhancing public safety and the protection of our natural resources. One of those goals deals with providing safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunity and experiences.

A recent event provides a great lesson from the past that highlights the importance providing access and the long lasting legacy the work we do can have well into the future.

On October 6th, 2007, a boat landing and access site was named after Wisconsin conservation warden James Everson. Jim was a warden from 1964 to 1986 in Buffalo County. The “James D. Everson Memorial Landing” was named after Jim in recognition of his efforts in securing this access while he was a warden. Everson recognized the potential hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and esthetic opportunities that existed in the Whiteman Wildlife area. Through foresight and a good community warden program, Everson was able to work with the landowners and establish an access/landing site. The beneficiaries of his actions are not only current generations, but also future generations who will enjoy this access and the ability to experience the recreational opportunities in the area. Through these experiences, another generation of stewards of our natural resources will come into being.

(L to R) Warden Bob Jumbeck, Brenda (Everson) Veillieux, Marge Everson, Tim Everson, Warden Bill Engfer and Wildlife Manager Kris Johansen. Jacob and Ben Everson in the front row.

Every day we all have the ability to recognize opportunities and act on them. I am proud that we could recognize one of our own who did just that.

Special thanks to Bill Engfer and Kris Johansen for their efforts in working with the Everson family and the Lands Division in securing this tribute to Warden Everson.

Wisconsin & Idaho Men Acknowledge Lying About Location: Lose hunting privileges over illegal trophy deer kill

BOISE ID – A McFarland, WI man and an Idaho man have lost their hunting privileges nationwide for three years for illegally killing a trophy mule deer in south central Idaho.

Conservation Warden Dave Wood and USFWS Agent Ed Spoon

Gary A. Lehnherr, 41, McFarland, shot the deer on Oct. 27, 2004, with a high-caliber center fire rifle in a game management unit (GMU) open only to muzzleloaders. Mr. Lehnherr then transported the antlers home to Wisconsin. (Read full news release)