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2026 Citizen Resolution Status

Wisconsin Conservation Congress

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) collected public input on citizen resolutions introduced across the state on April 13-15, 2026. Resolutions that received favorable input at the county level are referred to the Rules and Resolutions Committee of the WCC to be assigned to an advisory committee.

COUNTYRESOLUTION NUMBERTITLEYESNONO OPINIONCOUNTY RESULTSCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT
Ashland020126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1810Pass-
Barron030126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3801Pass-
Barron030226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health600Pass-
Bayfield040126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)128105Pass-
Bayfield040326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4040Pass-
Bayfield040426Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)28105Pass-
Bayfield040526Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)23128Pass-
Brown050126Lake Michigan additional trolling lines (requires legislation)488222Fail-
Brown050226Allow GPS anchor, otherwise known as spotlock, for senior citizen and disabled permitted hunters while open water waterfowl hunting883628Pass-
Brown050326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)
Resolution not read - Author not present
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Brown050426No Bowhunting 5 Days before 9-day gun deer season in The Northern Forest1074Pass-
Brown050526Change opening day of Gun Deer season to the 3rd Saturday in November (Whole state)4143Fail-
Brown050626Restore Northern and Southern Split-Zone Musky Seasons1703Pass-
Buffalo060126Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)700Pass-
Buffalo060226Reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program410Pass-
Burnett070126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health300Pass-
Calumet080126Antler size harvest restriction25248Pass-
Calumet080226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4655Pass-
Chippewa090126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)125410Pass-
Chippewa090326Extending the Southern Zone Fisher trapping season until January 31, unless the quota is met sooner (requires legislation)882029Pass-
Chippewa090426Allow the Citizen Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) to decide if white or albino deer may be harvested in a county834016Pass-
Chippewa090526Use of Organized Deer Drives on Wisconsin Public Lands During the Firearm Deer Season (requires legislation)348418Fail-
Chippewa090626Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health3333Pass-
Chippewa090726Implement a Walleye Rehabiliation Regulation on Lower Long Lake, Chippewa County3233Pass-
Clark100126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2420Pass-
Columbia110126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)67310Pass-
Columbia110226Wisconsin's Statewide Panfish Limits by Species53819Pass-
Crawford120126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1831Pass-
Crawford120426Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)11101Pass-
Dane130226Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)33118140Pass-
Dane131226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5122016Pass-
Dane131426Adjust the Date of Wisconsin’s Winter Free Fishing Weekend29341210Pass-
Dane131626Protect spawning walleyes below Pride Dam on Grandmother Flowage, Lincoln Co. (Wisconsin river)41312114Pass-
Dane131826DNR Educational Outreach for Lead Use in Hunting4564839Pass-
Dane132126Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)2252Pass-
Dane132226Require Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Testing Results to be Reported by Sex to the Pub2222Pass-
Dane132326End Statewide All Wildlife Killing Contests1492Pass-
Dane132426Elimination of State Financial Assistance to Captive Cervid Operations & Mandatory Insurance Requirement1741Pass-
Door150126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)9202Pass-
Door150426Reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8913Pass-
Douglas160126Great Lakes Trout and Salmon Stamp Fee Increase for Cold Water Fish Hatcheries and Rearing Stations (requires legislation)3762Pass-
Douglas160226Reduce Pan Fish Limit from 25 to 10 per Species on Lake Nebagamon, a 914 Acre Lake in Douglas County4221Pass-
Douglas160326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4122Pass-
Douglas160426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1810Pass-
Dunn170126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5085Pass-
Dunn170326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health801Pass-
Eau Claire180126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)9816Pass-
Eau Claire180226Establish reasonable limits on unattended trail camera placement on public lands to reduce user conflict and promote fair access among all users721318Pass-
Eau Claire180326Support Dedicated Funding for Cleanup and Trail Maintenance Along the Bois Brule River471739Pass-
Eau Claire180426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2211Pass-
Florence190226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1111Pass-
Florence190326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1000Pass-
Fond du Lac200126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)7965Pass-
Fond du Lac200326Change northern pike regulations on Wolf Lake (Fond du Lac County) Wisconsin65914Pass-
Fond du Lac200526Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)423511Pass-
Fond du Lac200626Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)27554Fail-
Forest210126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health700Pass-
Grant220126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3330Pass-
Grant220226Reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3231Pass-
Green230126Increase the daily bag and possession limit of the eastern cottontail rabbit33236Pass-
Green230226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5234Pass-
Green Lake240126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1500Pass-
Iowa250126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4323Pass-
Iowa250226Allow harvesting bobcats without shooting hours restrictions (requires legislation)21242Fail-
Iowa250626Restore two meetings per year to the CDAC recommendation process410Pass-
Iron260126Allow Surface diving Spearfishing for Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Trout on Lake Michigan7117Fail-
Iron260226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2321Pass-
Iron260526Musky Sanctuary Needed944Pass-
Iron260626Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health911Pass-
Jefferson280126Removing bait fish from waters for use in other waters of the State174011Fail-
Kenosha300126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2811Pass-
Kewaunee310126Antler Point Restriction in Wisconsin1790Pass-
Kewaunee310226Adopt a poach and pay guideline for Wisconsin (requires legislation)2411Pass-
La Crosse320126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)10711Pass-
La Crosse320426Allowing Senior Citizens (65 years and older) the right to hunt alongside the youth during the sidewide youth hunts(gun deer and turkey)12141Fail-
La Crosse320526Allow Culling in Registered Fishing Tournaments Not Requiring a Permit13111Pass-
Lafayette330126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4712Pass-
Langlade340126Adoption of a 10-Panfish Daily Aggregate Limit on Sawyer, Jessie, and Rose Lakes in Langlade County3633Pass-
Langlade340226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3632Pass-
Langlade340326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health610Pass-
Lincoln350126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3831Pass-
Lincoln350226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2111Pass-
Lincoln350326Do You Support Spirit Flowage Reduced Panfish Bag Limit From 25 to 15/5?2010Pass-
Lincoln350426Protect spawning walleyes below pride dam on grandmother flowage, Lincoln Co. (wisconsin River)1920Pass-
Manitowoc360126Amend Wisconsin Statute 29, Define legal clear distinction between lawful hunting and poaching. Increase penalties to deter poaching and add stronger statutory language. (requires legislation)5756Pass-
Manitowoc360226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5781Pass-
Marathon370126Wisconsin River walleye624818Pass-
Marathon370226Change Muzzleloader Season Dates544331Pass-
Marathon370326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1252Pass-
Marathon370426Elk Hunting in Wisconsin Offers a Premier Hunting Opportunity1621Pass-
Marathon370526Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1701Pass-
Marinette380126Change Rooney Lake in Marinette County panfish bag limit to 10601520Pass-
Marinette380226No Bowhunting 5 Days before 9-day gun deer season in The Northern Forest10141Fail-
Marinette380326Change opening day of Gun Deer season to the 3rd Saturday in November. (Whole state)11130Fail-
Marinette380426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1833Pass-
Milwaukee410226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)19929Pass-
Milwaukee410326Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)1472635Pass-
Milwaukee410626Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)1820Pass-
Monroe420126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2301Pass-
Oconto430126Bear Season Opening Dates in Southern Bear Management Zones C, E, and F431814Pass-
Oconto430226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1012Pass-
Oneida440126Establishing the Wisconsin Eradication by Early Detection (WEED) Program to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species (requires legislation)1561120Pass-
Oneida440326Changes to Pan Fish limits on Oneida Lake138320Pass-
Oneida440426Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)16688Pass-
Oneida440726Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4144Pass-
Outagamie450126Increase In-State and Out-of-State Fishing License Price (requires legislation)706718Pass-
Outagamie450226Raise Non-Resident Deer License for Gun, and Archery/Crossbow (requires legislation)1271316Pass-
Outagamie450326Limit Non-resident Deer Tags in the Northern Forest (requires legislation)1022824Pass-
Outagamie450426Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)135913Pass-
Outagamie450926Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1315Pass-
Outagamie451026Expanding Safe Muzzleloader Hunting Opportunities in State Parks1305Pass-
Outagamie451126Expanding Safe Bow Hunting Opportunities in State Parks1106Pass-
Ozaukee460126Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)62305Pass-
Ozaukee460226Mandatory PFD Wear for Human-Powered Vessels During Cold Water Months900Pass-
Pierce480126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4312Pass-
Polk490126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2241Pass-
Portage500126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)12186Pass-
Portage500326Propose slot size and bag limit on bluegill and crappie in Wisconsin863315Pass-
Portage500726Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1550Pass-
Price510126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health820Pass-
Price510226Permanently Fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program1000Pass-
Racine520126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)6240Pass-
Racine520226Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)42213Pass-
Racine520326Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)35265Pass-
Richland530126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2312Pass-
Richland530226Mandatory License Revocation for Trespassing500Pass-
Richland530326Creation of a Wisconsin wild products harvest sellers permit230Fail-
Rock540126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)7220Pass-
Rusk550126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1710Pass-
Rusk550226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1001Pass-
Sauk570126Allow harvesting bobcats without shooting hours restrictions (requires legislation)32569Fail-
Sauk570226Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8737Pass-
Sauk570326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8754Pass-
Sauk570626Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)500Pass-
Sawyer580126Permanent Funding of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)78810Pass-
Sawyer580226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8356Pass-
Sawyer580326DNR treatment and response to Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) in Wisconsin lakes and rivers74128Pass-
Sawyer580426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4000Pass-
Shawano590126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5435Pass-
Shawano590226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of protecting the health of Wisconsin’s muskie fishery1110Pass-
Sheboygan600126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)11023Pass-
Sheboygan600526Allow digital copy of license while fishing on the Great Lakes and boundary waters84611Pass-
Sheboygan600626Restrict voting on County Resolutions to Wisconsin citizens who attend the spring hearing in person in a county in which the resolution has been introduced1602Pass-
Sheboygan600726Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)1411Pass-
Taylor610126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3931Pass-
Taylor610226Remove the three-foot setback from culvert requirement for muskrat colony traps1500Pass-
Taylor610326Reduce the daily bag limit on panfish from 25 to 10 on Shearer Lake in the town of Westboro, Taylor County (WBIC 2197600)1500Pass-
Taylor610426Open the Raccoon Season the First Saturday in October1500Pass-
Trempealeau62012610 Panfish Daily Bag Limit on Crystal Lake (Trempealeau County)3419Pass-
Trempealeau620226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4013Pass-
Vernon630126Open-Water Waterfowl Hunting on the Mississippi River.3895Pass-
Vernon630226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4840Pass-
Vilas640126Largemouth Bass Season1214010Pass-
Vilas640226Bear Baiting Regulations944628Pass-
Vilas640326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1332017Pass-
Vilas640426Restoration of Northern Wisconsin fisheries and lakes1054421Pass-
Vilas640526Stop stocking fish raised in lined ponds25263Fail-
Vilas640626Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4662Pass-
Vilas640726Amend Wisconsin Statute 29.539 to Permit Commercial Sale of Rendered Fat (adipose tissue) from legally Harvested Wild Game for Non-Food Cosmetic and Household Use4046Pass-
Walworth650126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5640Pass-
Walworth650226Reduce panfish limit from 25 to 10 in Walworth County4475Pass-
Walworth650326Reverse administration rule change on shot gun restrictions for small game regulations2100Pass-
Washburn660126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5213Pass-
Washburn660326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2123Pass-
Washington670226Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)46366Pass-
Washington670326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8243Pass-
Washington670426Eliminate the passing of a bear harvest tag to a youth (requires legislation)442419Pass-
Washington670526Include a fish hook removal description in the “Catch and Release” section of the DNR fishing regulations and other Department sources on catch and release information67416Pass-
Waukesha680126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)184145Pass-
Waukesha680326Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)1116921Pass-
Waukesha680426Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)1206519Pass-
Waupaca690126Advance Archery Deer season opening to September 1595223Pass-
Waupaca690226Eliminating the extended deer archery season694520Pass-
Waupaca690326Legislative Reauthorization and Funding of the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)105919Pass-
Waupaca690426Make the Holiday hunt a “free” deer hunt910Pass-
Waupaca690526Lack of Access to Deer Donation Program Processors1000Pass-
Waushara70012610 daily bag panfish limit on Round Lake, Town of Springwater, Waushara County3162Pass-
Waushara700226Northern Bag Limit on Little Silver Lake (Waushara County)3432Pass-
Waushara700326Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass bag and size limit change on Fish Lake (Waushara County)3054Pass-
Winnebago710126Eliminate Bag Limit for Licensed Fishing Guides When Under Contract (requires legislation)763217Pass-
Winnebago710226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)11078Pass-
Winnebago710326Restore Northern and Southern Split-Zone Musky Seasons1711Pass-