HORICON – Nine Wisconsin hunters were among 12 persons convicted recently as part of a multi-year investigation of illegal hunting activities in Montana. The total amount of fines, bond and restitution collected in the case was $17,416.
The 12 defendants also lost a total of 63 years of hunting, fishing and trapping privileges in the 34 states participating in the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials.
“Those revocations also apply in Wisconsin,” noted WI DNR conservation warden Paul Nell, Horicon, who, along with WI DNR conservation warden Kyle Kosin, Fond du Lac, assisted Montana officials with the investigation.
“The investigation could best be described as an evolving case, with us interviewing a suspect and than just like that another name would pop up,” noted Nell.
“The probe took two years and the convictions were the product of great cooperation between Montana and Wisconsin,” he added.
Besides assisting with the investigation, the Wisconsin conservation wardens seized a number of firearms, antlers and mounted deer and antelope heads.
Two of the defendants were from Montana and another from North Dakota. The Wisconsin defendants and their case dispositions in Montana include:
Michael L. Leinen, 65, and Ron M. Leinen Jr., 40, both of West Bend. The elder Leinen used another person’s license and killed a white-tailed buck without a license. He was assessed $1,270 in bond forfeiture and restitution. The younger man used another person’s license (two counts) and possessed an unlawfully killed antelope. He forfeited a $1,005 bond. Both men lost privileges to hunt, fish and trap for two years.
Scott Vercauteren, 37, and Lanna Vercauteren, 36, both of Campbellsport. Lanna loaned a license to another person and forfeited $235 bond. Scott killed three mule deer bucks, a turkey and an antelope without licenses; used other people’s licenses and failed to properly validate a license. Total bond forfeited and restitution, $5,040. Lost privileges to hunt, fish and trap for three years.
Scott Morenzien, 32, of Fond du Lac. Possessed an unlawfully killed mule deer buck. Total bond forfeited and restitution, $1,035. Lost privileges to hunt, fish and trap for two years.
Larry Morenzien, 51, of Kewaskum. Possessed an unlawfully killed white-tailed buck and mule deer buck. Total bond forfeited and restitution, $2,070. Lost privileges to hunt, fish and trap for two years.
Dennis G. Wittkopf, 67, and Scott D. Wittkopf, 32, both of Fond du Lac. Each possessed two unlawfully killed white-tailed bucks and each paid $2,070 in forfeited bond and restitution. Dennis lost privileges to hunt, fish and trap for two years.
Tammy Wittkopf, 34, also of Fond du Lac, possessed a single unlawfully killed white-tailed buck. She paid $1,035 in forfeited bond and restitution. Tammy and Scott Wittkopf each lost privileges to hunt, fish and trap for 10 years.
News Release Published: September 21, 2010 by the South Central Region
Contact(s): Paul Nell, Conservation Warden, Horicon: 920-387-7880
Source: Wisconsin DNR
Site: http://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_Lookup.asp?id=1831
Showing posts with label Wisconsin deer Hunting regulations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wisconsin deer Hunting regulations. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Felons Can Still Buy Wisconsin Hunting Licenses?
Here is an article posted by the Wausau Daily Herald that talks about how felons that are banned from possessing firearms still have the ability to buy hunting licenses. Seems a little off to me, glad there are changes being made.
Felons might see hunting changes
Those banned from possessing firearms by Wisconsin law also could be banned from buying firearm hunting licenses.
Currently, those prohibited from possessing firearms, such as felons, still can buy the licenses.
Rep. Jeff Smith, D-Eau Claire, is working on a bill that would make the change and create other types of licenses for those people. Deadline for co-sponsorship is 5 p.m. Friday, and Smith hopes to introduce the bill in the coming weeks.
During the 2009 nine-day gun deer season, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wardens arrested 29 felons in possession of firearms in the field.
"This is about safe gun hunting for everyone and making sure that people follow the law," Smith said.
He said current law sends a mixed message. The bill also creates archery for bear hunting, archery for turkey hunting and air gun or archery for small game licenses for those who can't buy a firearm license.
Combined licenses still will be available, and nothing changes for those who can hunt with firearms, Smith said.
Tom Van Haren, a conservation warden with the Bureau of Law Enforcement in Madison with the DNR, said there isn't a current prohibition because all licenses issued, with the exception of one, carry the option of using a bow and arrow.
"There's no reason for them to have that license, really," he said. "We support what this bill is attempting to accomplish."
Van Haren said a violation could net a penalty of more than $1,000 to more than $2,000, including court costs. Violators also would have all hunting privileges revoked for five years.
Portage County Sheriff John Charewicz said he doesn't recall the department finding someone illegally hunting with a firearm. He said the department does receive reports of convicted felons hunting with firearms, but reports are often unfounded or anonymous.
It is a problem because there are no checks to prevent convicted felons from purchasing firearm licensees, Charewicz said.
Source: Wausau Daily Herald
Article Link: http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100126/WDH0101/1260636/1981/WDHsports/Felons-might-see-hunting-changes
Felons might see hunting changes
Those banned from possessing firearms by Wisconsin law also could be banned from buying firearm hunting licenses.
Currently, those prohibited from possessing firearms, such as felons, still can buy the licenses.
Rep. Jeff Smith, D-Eau Claire, is working on a bill that would make the change and create other types of licenses for those people. Deadline for co-sponsorship is 5 p.m. Friday, and Smith hopes to introduce the bill in the coming weeks.
During the 2009 nine-day gun deer season, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wardens arrested 29 felons in possession of firearms in the field.
"This is about safe gun hunting for everyone and making sure that people follow the law," Smith said.
He said current law sends a mixed message. The bill also creates archery for bear hunting, archery for turkey hunting and air gun or archery for small game licenses for those who can't buy a firearm license.
Combined licenses still will be available, and nothing changes for those who can hunt with firearms, Smith said.
Tom Van Haren, a conservation warden with the Bureau of Law Enforcement in Madison with the DNR, said there isn't a current prohibition because all licenses issued, with the exception of one, carry the option of using a bow and arrow.
"There's no reason for them to have that license, really," he said. "We support what this bill is attempting to accomplish."
Van Haren said a violation could net a penalty of more than $1,000 to more than $2,000, including court costs. Violators also would have all hunting privileges revoked for five years.
Portage County Sheriff John Charewicz said he doesn't recall the department finding someone illegally hunting with a firearm. He said the department does receive reports of convicted felons hunting with firearms, but reports are often unfounded or anonymous.
It is a problem because there are no checks to prevent convicted felons from purchasing firearm licensees, Charewicz said.
Source: Wausau Daily Herald
Article Link: http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100126/WDH0101/1260636/1981/WDHsports/Felons-might-see-hunting-changes
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sponsor sign-up period open for Disabled Deer Hunts
Sponsor sign-up period open for Disabled Deer Hunts
Hunt set for Oct. 3-11, 2009
MADISON – The sign up period for landowners interested in sponsoring a deer hunt open only to hunters with disabilities is open through June 1. In 2009, the disabled hunt will take place Oct. 3-11.
Sponsor applications are available online and must be submitted to your local wildlife manager by June 1. A list of approved sponsors will be posted on the Department of Natural Resources Web site. Hunters with disabilities interested in participating in one of these hunts should contact sponsors directly to make arrangements. Sponsors are required to submit a list of participating hunters to DNR by Sept. 1.
To be eligible to participate in the Disabled Deer Hunt, hunters must possess a valid Class A Permit, a long-term Class B Permit issued for more than one year and that authorizes shooting from a vehicle, or a Class C Disabled Hunting Permit.
The gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities was started in 1990 in Wisconsin to give disabled hunters an opportunity to hunt deer at a time of year when temperatures are generally milder and mobility is less of a problem. The hunts are sponsored by private individuals or organizations and almost entirely take place on privately owned lands.
Interest in the program continues to grow. In 2008, there were more than 100 participating sponsors enrolled and more than 62,000 acres available for the hunt.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Olver - (608) 261-7588
Hunt set for Oct. 3-11, 2009
MADISON – The sign up period for landowners interested in sponsoring a deer hunt open only to hunters with disabilities is open through June 1. In 2009, the disabled hunt will take place Oct. 3-11.
Sponsor applications are available online and must be submitted to your local wildlife manager by June 1. A list of approved sponsors will be posted on the Department of Natural Resources Web site. Hunters with disabilities interested in participating in one of these hunts should contact sponsors directly to make arrangements. Sponsors are required to submit a list of participating hunters to DNR by Sept. 1.
To be eligible to participate in the Disabled Deer Hunt, hunters must possess a valid Class A Permit, a long-term Class B Permit issued for more than one year and that authorizes shooting from a vehicle, or a Class C Disabled Hunting Permit.
The gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities was started in 1990 in Wisconsin to give disabled hunters an opportunity to hunt deer at a time of year when temperatures are generally milder and mobility is less of a problem. The hunts are sponsored by private individuals or organizations and almost entirely take place on privately owned lands.
Interest in the program continues to grow. In 2008, there were more than 100 participating sponsors enrolled and more than 62,000 acres available for the hunt.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Olver - (608) 261-7588
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wisconsin Whitetail Outfitters
I have come across a few people who are looking for Wisconsin whitetail outfitters. So I decided to compile a listing for those looking. I will continue to add to this list and will add upon request from outfitters.
Buffalo County Buck Connection
S1226 State Road 88
Mondovi, WI 54755
Site: http://www.buckconnection.com/contact.htm
Phone: 715-946-3211
Buffalo County Outfitters
Scott Kirkpatrick
26214 W. 3rd Ave
Eleva, WI 54738
Site: www.buffalocountyoutfitters.com
Phone: 715-533-0943
Email: bigbucks@buffalocountyoutfitters.com
Superior Outfitters
Mike Noskoviak61108 Wiberg RoadAshland, WI 54806
Site: www.superioroutfitters.com
Phone: 715-278-3238
E-mail: superiorguides@cheqnet.net
Wolf River Whitetails
841 Sandhill RdAshville, NC 28806Site: www.wolfriverwhitetails.com
Phone: 423-307-2896
Email: robert@wolfriverwhitetails.com
High Country Reserve- Osseo
17252 US Hwy 10Osseo, WI 54758
Site: www.highcountryreserve.com
Phone: 1-888-734-1382
Email: reserve@highcountryreserve.com
Buck Hollow Ranch
W7115 Hwy 95
Neillsville, WI 54456
Site: www.buckhollowranch.com
Phone: (715)743-6406 (Bill)
Email: bill@buckhollowranch.com
Buffalo County Whitetails
Steve SegerstromS 561 Highway 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
Site: www.buffalocountywhitetails.com
Phone: 715-926-5341
Email: info@buffalocountywhitetails.com
Beaver Creek Outfitting Outfitter:
Robb Kaminskis
3806 Marion Ave
Racine, WI 53403
Site: http://www.beavercreekoutfitting.net/
Phone: 262-633-8575
Email: rkaminskis@wi.rr.com
Wisconsin Northland OutdoorsOutfitter:
Art Malin, John Myhre and Tim Duffy
7595W Pine Point Rd
Hayward, WI 54843Site:
Site: http://www.wiscnorthlandoutdoors.com/
Phone: 715-462-9402
Email: info@wiscnorthlandoutdoors.com
Dave Fredrickson Outfitting, LLC
Dave and Teresa Fredrickson
1194 South Cooke Valley Road
Independence, WI 54747
Site: www.davefredrickson.com
Phone: 715-946-3477
High Tines Outfitters
S2041 Dorns Road
Arcadia, WI 547612
Site: http://www.hightinesoutfitters.com
Phone: 608-289-5507
Email: cory@hightinesoutfitters.com
Buffalo County Buck Connection
S1226 State Road 88
Mondovi, WI 54755
Site: http://www.buckconnection.com/contact.htm
Phone: 715-946-3211
Buffalo County Outfitters
Scott Kirkpatrick
26214 W. 3rd Ave
Eleva, WI 54738
Site: www.buffalocountyoutfitters.com
Phone: 715-533-0943
Email: bigbucks@buffalocountyoutfitters.com
Superior Outfitters
Mike Noskoviak61108 Wiberg RoadAshland, WI 54806
Site: www.superioroutfitters.com
Phone: 715-278-3238
E-mail: superiorguides@cheqnet.net
Wolf River Whitetails
841 Sandhill RdAshville, NC 28806Site: www.wolfriverwhitetails.com
Phone: 423-307-2896
Email: robert@wolfriverwhitetails.com
High Country Reserve- Osseo
17252 US Hwy 10Osseo, WI 54758
Site: www.highcountryreserve.com
Phone: 1-888-734-1382
Email: reserve@highcountryreserve.com
Buck Hollow Ranch
W7115 Hwy 95
Neillsville, WI 54456
Site: www.buckhollowranch.com
Phone: (715)743-6406 (Bill)
Email: bill@buckhollowranch.com
Buffalo County Whitetails
Steve SegerstromS 561 Highway 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
Site: www.buffalocountywhitetails.com
Phone: 715-926-5341
Email: info@buffalocountywhitetails.com
Beaver Creek Outfitting Outfitter:
Robb Kaminskis
3806 Marion Ave
Racine, WI 53403
Site: http://www.beavercreekoutfitting.net/
Phone: 262-633-8575
Email: rkaminskis@wi.rr.com
Wisconsin Northland OutdoorsOutfitter:
Art Malin, John Myhre and Tim Duffy
7595W Pine Point Rd
Hayward, WI 54843Site:
Site: http://www.wiscnorthlandoutdoors.com/
Phone: 715-462-9402
Email: info@wiscnorthlandoutdoors.com
Dave Fredrickson Outfitting, LLC
Dave and Teresa Fredrickson
1194 South Cooke Valley Road
Independence, WI 54747
Site: www.davefredrickson.com
Phone: 715-946-3477
High Tines Outfitters
S2041 Dorns Road
Arcadia, WI 547612
Site: http://www.hightinesoutfitters.com
Phone: 608-289-5507
Email: cory@hightinesoutfitters.com
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