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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 24, 2008
Contact:
Jon R. Bergquist,
WI Waterfowl Hunters Conference, 715-268-5584
jonrbergquist@hotmail.comEA 08-05
The 2008 Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters Conference
Wisconsin waterfowl hunters are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters’ Conference, which will be held on February 29 & March 1, 2008, at the Country Springs Hotel and Convention Center (Previously – Holiday Inn) in Stevens Point.
The Conference is designed, developed and managed by a committee of independent waterfowl hunters. It is supported by individuals, conservation organizations and government agencies. Our focus since the inception of this Conference has been – Preserving and Enhancing Our Waterfowl Hunting Heritage and how can waterfowl hunting in Wisconsin be improved? Attendees can have a hand in determining the future needs for waterfowl management, research and hunting opportunities. Help determine the direction that Wisconsin will take affecting the state's waterfowl populations and future fall hunting.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in waterfowl hunting, and allows waterfowlers from around the state the opportunity to meet fellow hunters, management professionals and wardens, and to share questions, concerns, experiences and information that affect our waterfowl hunting heritage and future hunting opportunities.
This year’s Conference will include a variety of topics and presentations that waterfowl hunters will find interesting and exciting including updates on WDNR’s new Strategic Waterfowl Management Plan, potential new waterfowl regulations, Wisconsin Legislative updates, scaup migration information, old time waterfowl hunting, waterfowl disease information, updates on waterfowl research in Wisconsin, Sea Duck Hunting elsewhere, shallow lake management for waterfowl, and many other topics. On Friday evening, join in, dine and enjoy the WATERFOWL HUNTERS’ PARTY
A block of rooms have been put on hold for those attending the workshop Friday and Saturday. The planning committee has obtained a special rate from the Country Springs Hotel and Convention Center for those wishing to spend the night there. The phone number for the Country Springs Hotel is 715-341-1340 and 1-800-998-2311. To get this rate, ask for the “Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters’ Conference” rate. Contact the Hotel prior by February 11 to get the special room rate.
For additional information on attending the 2008 Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters’ Conference please visit the website at http://www.wisducks.org/wwhc.htm or contact Cal Barstow at gmallard@mwt.net or 608-457-2145. There is a $20.00 registration fee. Preregistration deadline is February 23 and pre-registration is encouraged.
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