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Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources
Assembly Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: the right of individuals to fish, hunt, trap, and take game (first consideration).
By Representatives Gunderson, Johnsrud, Pettis, Jensen, Suder, Kreuser, Wade, Starzyk, Kedzie, Lippert, Shilling, D. Meyer, Hoven, Hundertmark, Friske, Seratti, Nass, Kaufert, Gronemus, Petrowski, Kestell, Bies, Loeffelholz, Ott, Lassa, Huebsch, Skindrud, Freese, Musser, Gard, Stone, Krawczyk, Ladwig, Vrakas, Townsend, Hahn, Owens, Sykora, Duff, Albers, Gundrum, Ward, Rhoades, McCormick, Leibham, Kreibich, Montgomery, Plouff, F. Lasee and Balow; cosponsored by Senators Decker, Zien, Schultz, Harsdorf, Breske, Roessler, Farrow, Darling, Shibilski, A. Lasee, S. Fitzgerald and Welch, by request of the 3,122 citizens of the State of Wisconsin .

January 16, 2001 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.

March 28, 2001

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (12) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, D. Meyer, Ott, Pettis, Powers, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink, Miller and Reynolds.

Absent: (1) Representative Krawczyk.

Appearances for

· Todd Zawacki, W13268 Diamond Dr., Gilman, 54433

· Don Medenwaldt, 300 Hickory St. Box 255, Abbotsford, 54405

· Claire Lewallen, 920 N. Franklin, Stanley 54768

· Virgil Bohae, 235 Hwy. J, Merrillan 54754

· Robin Deran, Abbotsford Sports Club, Box 617, Abbotsford

· Valgene Fischer, W327 Cty Rd. N, Colby

· Craig Johnson, W2590 Charcoal Rd., Hixton 54635

· Ken Ellenbecker, 109 W. Appollo Ave., Dorchester 54425

· Robert Weis, 615 N 2nd Ave., Stratford

· Steve Oestreicher, Conservation Congress, 8475 Oneida Lake Dr., Harshaw 54529

· Larry Vanderhoef, Waushara County Congress, W10513 Cty Rd P, Plainfield, 54965

· James Denzine, 300 N. Thorp St., Thorp 54771

· Arnold Halvorson, 301 W. Spruce St., Abbotsford, 54405

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· Lewis Gurney, W7178 Pine Creek Rd., Neillsville 54456

· Richard Washburn, 703 Summit St., Withee

· Merlin Lindow, Conservation Congress, W8270 Hwy. B, Neillsville 54456

· Gordon Zickert, 501, Neillsville, 54456

· Rich Kirchmeyer, Conservation Congress Bear Committee, N4824 Lound Rd., Prentice

· Leonard Goetzka, N4363 Potter Rd., Warrens 54666

· Chuck Koter, Abbotsford Sportsmens Club, H4807 Chestmnut Rd., Abbotsford 54405

· Rep. Scott Suder, 69th Assembly District

· Wayne Schroeder, Conservation Congress, 2530 N Stery, Appleton 54914

· Dave Grewe, WI Bear Hunters, Abbotsford 54404

· Jim Christenson, DNR, Madison

· Bill Skewes, Sporting Heritage Coalition, 6110 Old Middleton Rd., Madison 53705

· Bob Seitz, Sporting Heritage Coalition, 566 S. Main St., Monticello

· Senator Dave Zien, 23rd Senate District

· Rep. Scott Gunderson, 83rd Assembly District

· Francis Wagner, 206 W. Spruce St., Abbotsford

Appearances against

· Brian Hendricks, N12331 Owen Ave., Owen

· Joan Hendricks, N12331 Owen Ave., Owen

Appearances for Information Only

· Bryce Luchterhund, W2258 Popple River Rd., Unity

· George Reif, W-13906 Hwy. D., Bowler 54416

· Gerald Thompson, 506 A Main St., Colby 54421

· Leonard Himes, W5274 Cty N, Owen 54460

Registrations for

· Galen Ellenbecker, W824 Center Rd., Dorchester 54425

· Steven Smale, 5464 Richfield Dr., Marshfield 54449

· Stanley Majewski, Florence 54121

· Cynthia McCann, W14393 Cty Hwy. F, Lublin 544447

· Christina Jensen, N4265 Snyder Lake Rd., Neillsville 54456

· Rob Sibilski, W8378 Heintown Rd., Neillsville

· John Schaetzl, B1001 E. Townline, Athens 54411

· Dean Lawbe, S. 2082 Watertower, Fall Creek 54742

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· Roger Kirn, W8201, Willard 54493

· Fred Levinnell, W7972 Popple River Rd., Greenwood, 54437

· Norman Blohm, N8661 Lawn Rd, Seymour 54165

· Ed Korasz, W6064 B, Neillsville

· Jerome Meyer, N2065, Cadott 54727

· Jeff German, W12860 Charcoal, Hixton 54635

· Billy Day, N6009 Kansella Rd., Gilman 54433

· Terry Lane, 2022 Spring Brook Rd., Mosinee 54455

· Richard Schroeder, 619 N. 4th Ave., Edgar 54426

· Marlin Laidlaw, 8739 Hwy 13, Marshfield 54449

· Lavern Ehlers, W4405 Hwy. 13, Neillsville

· Tom Jelinek, N2927 St., hwy 73, Neillsville 54456

· Timothy Betz, N5150 Bachelor Ave., Neillsville 54456

· Bill Frome, W9509 Cty. I, Willard

· Randy Hauge, W8757, Willard 54493

· Rick Weis, 10005 Washington Ave., Marshfield 54449

· Mary Cassidy, WI Wildlife Federation, Trappers Association, W10513 County Rd. P, Plainfield 54966

· Robert Steuben, N2947 St. Hwy 73, Neillsville

Registrations against

· Jan Quante, W5111 Cloverdale Rd., Owen

· Frank Reith, W 11440 Willow Rd., Stanley 54768-8023

April 4, 2001

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (11) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, Krawczyk, D. Meyer, Ott, Pettis, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink and Miller.

Absent: (2) Representatives Powers and Reynolds.

Appearances for

· Nady Meyer, 1229 N Main St, Racine

· Harley Kurtz, 2996S St., East Troy

· Rep. Scott Gunderson, 83rd Assembly District

· Tim Andryk, DNR, Madison

· Bob Seitz, Sporting Heritage Coalition, 566 S. Main St., Monticello

· Greg Kazmierski, Wis. Deer Hunters Coalition, 154 W. Roberta, Waukesha 53188

· Frank Krpan, 9112 Northwestern Ave., Racine 53406

· Melvin L. Both, 4633 Ridgecrest Dr., Racine 53403

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· Mark Wilcox, 6846 S. Loomis Rd., Wind Lake 53185

· John Chojnacki, Racine County Line Rifle Club, 7504 S. Crane Dr., Oak Creek 53154

· Thomas Becker, 7824 Mail Rd., Waterford 53185

· Steve McCrary, 1512 84th, Kenosha

· Peter A. Lukas, Pray Deer Hunters, 506 Aber Dr., Waterford 53185

· Jeffrey Potrykus, 61975 37th St., Greenfield

· Gerald N. Raether, 2034 95th St., West Allis 53227

· Cornell Stroik, WI BASS State Federation, 2439 W. Sycamore Ave., Oak Creek 53154

· Michael A. Brien, 1332 Orchard St., Racine 53405

· Tony Michette, 2921 48th Street, Kenosha

· Marvin H. Wulf, 10528 S. 92, Franklin 53132

· Donald L. Stoats, 8282 S. Parkview Ct., Oak Creek 53154

· Gilbert J. Gultch, 31430 High Dr., Burlington 53105

· Will Hagen, Racine Instinctive Bowmen, 4705 Shirley Ave., Racine 53406

· David L. Poff, Conservation Congress, 17310 W. Observatory, New Berlin 53146

· Don Pecard, 10233 Caddy Lane, Caledonia, 53108

· Peter Boscha, 8240 Gittengo Rd., Racine 53406

· Dale Marson, 2201 Crossway Rd., Burlington 53105

· Kevin Michel, 3720 7 Mile rd., Caledonia 53108

Appearances against

· None.

Appearances for Information Only

· Ray Sagan 9905 513th St., Oak Creek 53154

· Tim Peters, 3509 N. Britton Rd., Union Grove

Registrations for

· Charles Schmidt, 15625 Durand, Union Grove

· Ken Kissinger, S. Jefferson St., Waterford 53185

· Grant Louf, Box 78 N. Milwaukee St., Waterford 53185

· Jack Kissinger, 303 53rd St., Waterford 53185

· Rich Beck, 3821 Gale Rd., Waterford 53185

· Herb Laat, H15, Waterford, 53185

· Daryl L. Martin, 3749 Burr Oak Dr., Racine 53406

· Peter Leach, 26800 Durand Ave., Kansasville 53139

· Jeanette Kloss, 29020 Kramer Dr., Waterford 53185

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· Frank Kloss, 29020 Kramer Dr., Waterford 53185

· Ramona Meyer, 7249 S. 49th St, Franklin 53132

· Jack Strouf, 4505 S. Greenbay Rd., Racine 53403

· Raymond Arnolt, 441 W. Chestnut St., Burlington, WI 53105

· Willioam J. Sagan, 3540 East Ramsey Ave., Cudahy 53110

· David Kupper, 15117 Spring St., Union Grove 53182

· Arthur Pfaff, 6800 Running Horse Rd., Racine 53402

· William D. Burch, 11710 W. 6 mile Rd., Franksville 53126

· Gary M. Martin, 525 S. Raymor Ave., Union Grove 53182

· Roger L. Glodowski, 4514 Ronnessee Rd., Racine 53405

· W. Walsh, 4200 Vandenbroom Rd., Kansasville 53139

· John Anderson, Sen. Kim Plache, 351 W. Wilson St., Madison 53703

· Henry Herdeman, S103 W20171 Kelsey Dr., Muskego 53150

· Gene Hordemsan, W 229 S 5744 Marcelle Dr., Waukesha 53189

· Bill Skewes, Sporting Heritage Coalition, 6110 Old Middleton Rd., Madison 53703

· James E. O'Connor, 1905 Centennial Lane, Racine 53406

· Gene Herdeman, W 229 S 5744 Marcelle Dr., Waukesha 53189

· Kevin Schmidt, 8706 Nicholson Rd., Caledonia 53108

· Nancy Flatow, 1735 W. Puetz Rd., Oak Creek, 53154

· Russ Hetzel, 2928 S. 76th St., Franksville 53126

· Emil J. Tishi, 8306 W. 7 Mile Rd., Franksville 53126

· Ronald K. Hetzel, 6483 Hwy. K. Franksville 53126

· Richard A. Beck, 3821 Gale Rd., Waterford 53185

· Linda Pagels, 7013 316 Ave., Salem 53168

· Peter Cepukenas, 4902 Singing Trees Dr., Racine 53406

· David L. Pischke, 401 N. Browne Lake Dr., Burlington 53105

· Darrell L. Ottow, Triangle Sportsmen, 1815 Division St., East Troy 53120

· Erwin Pagels, Conservation Congress, 7013 316 Ave., Salem 53168

· Alex Buschke, 1842 E. Norwisch St., St Francis 53207

· Tom Marach 1993 Maple Ct., Grafton 53024

· Conrad R. Martin, 830 15th Ave., Union Grove 53182

· Gene Kramer, 3102 Timber Lane, Burlington

· Mark Stabo, W169 N8694 Sheridan Dr., Menomonee Falls

· Randy L. Kamppot, 7854 E. Long Lake Rd., Wind Lake 53185

· William Shanklin, 4720 6 Mile Rd., Caledonia 53108

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· Bruce W. Albright, Box 133 205 N. Front St., Rochester 53167

· Steven W. Dummer, 25801 Doverline Rd., Waterford 53185

· Andy Gresk, 3150 Raynor Ave., Franksville 53126

· Al McBride S64 W13319 Saryan Ct., Muskego 53150

· Earl E. Jump, 1501 Bryn Mawr Ave., Racine 53403

Registrations against

· None.

April 11, 2001

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (12) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, Krawczyk, Ott, Pettis, Powers, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink, Miller and Reynolds.

Absent: (1) Representative D. Meyer.

Appearances for

· John Babe, 208 Capital St., Burlington 53105

· Rep. Gunderson, 83rd Assembly District

· Darrell Bazzell, DNR, Madison

· Tim Andryk, DNR, Madison

· William H. Howe, Prairie Rod & Gun Club, 300 S. Fillmore, Prairie du Chien 53821

· Dwight Freymiller, Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, RR 1 Box 700, Hurley 54534

· Cornell Stroik, WI BASS State Federation, 2439 W. Sycamore Ave., Oak Creek 53154

· Bob Seitz, Sporting Heritage Coalition, 566 S. Main St., Monticello

Appearances against

· None.

Appearances for Information Only

· John R. Bergstrom, Rock County Conservation Congress, 309 W. Rollin St., Edgerton 53534

Registrations for

· Marvin Munyon, Family Research Forum, 123 E. Doty St., Ste 208, Madison 53703

· Larry Knutson, PO Box 85, Prairie du Chien 53821

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· Bill Skewes, Sporting Heritage Coalition, 6110 Old Middleton Rd., Madison 53705

· Scott Loomans, 201 Kearney Way, Waunakee 53597

Registrations against

· None.

April 11, 2001

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Present: (12) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, Krawczyk, Ott, Pettis, Powers, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink, Miller and Reynolds.

Absent: (1) Representative D. Meyer.

Moved by Representative Powers, seconded by Representative Gunderson, that

Assembly Amendment to Assembly Joint Resolution 1

be recommended for introduction.

Ayes: (12) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, Krawczyk, Ott, Pettis, Powers, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink, Miller and Reynolds.

Noes: (0) None.

Absent: (1) Representative D. Meyer.

INTRODUCTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 1

Moved by Representative Gunderson, seconded by Representative Ott, that

Assembly Amendment to Assembly Joint Resolution 1

be recommended for adoption.

Ayes: (12) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, Krawczyk, Ott, Pettis, Powers, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink, Miller and Reynolds.

Noes: (0) None.

Absent: (1) Representative D. Meyer.

ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 1

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Moved by Representative Gunderson, seconded by Representative Kedzie, that

Assembly Joint Resolution 1

be recommended for adoption as amended.

Ayes: (12) Representatives Johnsrud, Gunderson, Kedzie, Krawczyk, Ott, Pettis, Powers, Gronemus, J. Lehman, Steinbrink, Miller and Reynolds.

Noes: (0) None.

Absent: (1) Representative D. Meyer.

ADOPTION AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0, Absent 1

Scott Loomans
Committee Clerk