Public input encouraged for spring hearing process

Outdoorsmen and -women across the state are invited to take part in the annual Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) spring hearing process.

The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin DNR on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.

Wisconsin residents are invited to submit ideas as proposed resolutions now through Monday, Feb. 9. An individual may submit no more than two resolutions per year, and the resolutions must meet certain criteria, including: The concern must be of statewide impact; be practical, achievable and reasonable; and be within the mission and vision of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.

Those interested in submitting a resolution can visit the DNR and WCC’s Spring Hearings webpage at dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/wcc/springhearing.

At the close of the submission process, the resolutions will be reviewed and prepared for the 2026 Spring Hearing. Online and in-person input begins on Monday, April 13, and online input will continue through Wednesday, April 15.

For further information or questions, contact Paul Reith, vice-chair of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, at 608-616-0808.