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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 Health1810ADVANCEDWarm Water
Barron030126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3801ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Barron030226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health600ADVANCEDWarm Water
Bayfield040126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)128105ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Bayfield040326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4040ADVANCEDWarm Water
Bayfield040426Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation28105ADVANCEDMigratory
Bayfield040526Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)23128ADVANCEDWolf
Brown050126Lake Michigan additional trolling lines (requires legislation)488222REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Brown050226Allow GPS anchor, otherwise known as spotlock, for senior citizen and disabled permitted hunters while open water waterfowl hunting883628ADVANCEDMigratory
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 Forest1074ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Brown050526Change opening day of Gun Deer season to the 3rd Saturday in November. (Whole state)4143REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Brown050626Restore Northern and Southern Split-Zone Musky Seasons1703ADVANCEDWarm Water
Buffalo060126Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)700ADVANCEDLand Use
Buffalo060226Reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program410ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Burnett070126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health300ADVANCEDWarm Water
Calumet080126Antler size harvest restriction25248ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Calumet080226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4655ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Chippewa090126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)125410ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Chippewa090326Extending the Southern Zone Fisher trapping season until January 31, unless the quota is met sooner (requires legislation)882029ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Chippewa090426Allow the Citizen Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) to decide if white or albino deer may be harvested in a county834016ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Chippewa090526Use of Organized Deer Drives on Wisconsin Public Lands During the Firearm Deer Season (requires legislation)348418REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Chippewa090626Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health3333ADVANCEDWarm Water
Chippewa090726Implement a Walleye Rehabiliation Regulation on Lower Long Lake, Chippewa County3233ADVANCEDWarm Water
Clark100126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2420ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Columbia110126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)67310ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Columbia110226Wisconsin's Statewide Panfish Limits by Species53819ADVANCEDWarm Water
Crawford120126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1831ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Crawford120426Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)11101ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Dane130226Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)33118140ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Dane131226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5122016ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Dane131426Adjust the Date of Wisconsin’s Winter Free Fishing Weekend29341210ADVANCEDLegislative
Dane131626Protect spawning walleyes below Pride Dam on Grandmother Flowage, Lincoln Co. (Wisconsin river)41312114ADVANCEDWarm Water
Dane131826DNR Educational Outreach for Lead Use in Hunting4564839ADVANCEDOutdoor Heritage and Education
Dane132126Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)2252ADVANCEDLand Use
Dane132226Require Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Testing Results to be Reported by Sex to the Pub2222ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Dane132326End Statewide All Wildlife Killing Contests1492ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Dane132426Elimination of State Financial Assistance to Captive Cervid Operations & Mandatory Insurance Requirement1741ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Door150126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)9202ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Door150426Reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8913ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Douglas160126Great Lakes Trout and Salmon Stamp Fee Increase for Cold Water Fish Hatcheries and Rearing Stations (requires legislation)3762ADVANCEDGreat Lakes
Douglas160226Reduce Pan Fish Limit from 25 to 10 per Species on Lake Nebagamon, a 914 Acre Lake in Douglas County4221ADVANCEDWarm Water
Douglas160326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4122ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Douglas160426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1810ADVANCEDWarm Water
Dunn170126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5085ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Dunn170326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health801ADVANCEDWarm Water
Eau Claire180126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)9816ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Eau Claire180226Establish reasonable limits on unattended trail camera placement on public lands to reduce user conflict and promote fair access among all users721318ADVANCEDLand Use
Eau Claire180326Support Dedicated Funding for Cleanup and Trail Maintenance Along the Bois Brule River471739ADVANCEDLand Use
Eau Claire180426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2211ADVANCEDWarm Water
Florence190226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1111ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Florence190326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1000ADVANCEDWarm Water
Fond du Lac200126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)7965ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Fond du Lac200326Change northern pike regulations on Wolf Lake (Fond du Lac County) Wisconsin65914ADVANCEDWarm Water
Fond du Lac200526Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)423511ADVANCEDMigratory
Fond du Lac200626Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)27554REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Forest210126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health700ADVANCEDWarm Water
Grant220126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3330ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Grant220226Reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3231ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Green230126Increase the daily bag and possession limit of the eastern cottontail rabbit33236ADVANCEDTurkey and Upland Game
Green230226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5234ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Green Lake240126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1500ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Iowa250126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4323ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Iowa250226Allow harvesting bobcats without shooting hours restrictions (requires legislation)21242REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Iowa250626Restore two meetings per year to the CDAC recommendation process410ADVANCEDCDAC Oversight
Iron260126Allow Surface diving Spearfishing for Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Trout on Lake Michigan7117REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Iron260226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2321ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Iron260526Musky Sanctuary Needed944ADVANCEDWarm Water
Iron260626Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health911ADVANCEDWarm Water
Jefferson280126Removing bait fish from waters for use in other waters of the State174011REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Kenosha300126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2811ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Kewaunee310126Antler Point Restriction in Wisconsin1790ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Kewaunee310226Adopt a poach and pay guideline for Wisconsin (requires legislation)2411ADVANCEDLegislative
La Crosse320126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)10711ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
La Crosse320426Allowing Senior Citizens (65 years and older) the right to hunt alongside the youth during the sidewide youth hunts(gun deer and turkey)12141REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
La Crosse320526Allow Culling in Registered Fishing Tournaments Not Requiring a Permit13111ADVANCEDWarm Water
Lafayette330126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4712ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Langlade340126Adoption of a 10-Panfish Daily Aggregate Limit on Sawyer, Jessie, and Rose Lakes in Langlade County3633ADVANCEDWarm Water
Langlade340226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3632ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Langlade340326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health610ADVANCEDWarm Water
Lincoln350126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3831ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Lincoln350226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2111ADVANCEDWarm Water
Lincoln350326Do You Support Spirit Flowage Reduced Panfish Bag Limit From 25 to 15/5?2010ADVANCEDWarm Water
Lincoln350426Protect spawning walleyes below pride dam on grandmother flowage, Lincoln Co. (wisconsin River)1920ADVANCEDWarm Water
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)5756ADVANCEDLegislative
Manitowoc360226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5781ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Marathon370126Wisconsin River walleye624818ADVANCEDWarm Water
Marathon370226Change Muzzleloader Season Dates544331ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Marathon370326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1252ADVANCEDWarm Water
Marathon370426Elk Hunting in Wisconsin Offers a Premier Hunting Opportunity1621ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Marathon370526Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1701ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Marinette380126Change Rooney Lake in Marinette County panfish bag limit to 10601520ADVANCEDWarm Water
Marinette380226No Bowhunting 5 Days before 9-day gun deer season in The Northern Forest10141REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Marinette380326Change opening day of Gun Deer season to the 3rd Saturday in November. (Whole state)11130REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Marinette380426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1833ADVANCEDWarm Water
Milwaukee410226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)19929ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Milwaukee410326Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)1472635ADVANCEDWolf
Milwaukee410626Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)1820ADVANCEDLand Use
Monroe420126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2301ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Oconto430126Bear Season Opening Dates in Southern Bear Management Zones C, E, and F431814ADVANCEDBear
Oconto430226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1012ADVANCEDWarm Water
Oneida440126Establishing the Wisconsin Eradication by Early Detection (WEED) Program to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species (requires legislation)1561120ADVANCEDEnvironmental
Oneida440326Changes to Pan Fish limits on Oneida Lake138320ADVANCEDWarm Water
Oneida440426Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)16688ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Oneida440726Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4144ADVANCEDWarm Water
Outagamie450126Increase In-State and Out-of-State Fishing License Price (requires legislation)706718ADVANCEDLegislative
Outagamie450226Raise Non-Resident Deer License for Gun, and Archery/Crossbow (requires legislation)1271316ADVANCEDLegislative
Outagamie450326Limit Non-resident Deer Tags in the Northern Forest (requires legislation)1022824ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Outagamie450426Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)135913ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Outagamie450926Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1315ADVANCEDWarm Water
Outagamie451026Expanding Safe Muzzleloader Hunting Opportunities in State Parks1305ADVANCEDLand Use
Outagamie451126Expanding Safe Bow Hunting Opportunities in State Parks1106ADVANCEDLand Use
Ozaukee460126Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)62305ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Ozaukee460226Mandatory PFD Wear for Human-Powered Vessels During Cold Water Months900ADVANCEDLegislative
Pierce480126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4312ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Polk490126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2241ADVANCEDWarm Water
Portage500126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)12186ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Portage500326Propose slot size and bag limit on bluegill and crappie in Wisconsin863315ADVANCEDWarm Water
Portage500726Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1550ADVANCEDWarm Water
Price510126Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health820ADVANCEDWarm Water
Price510226Permanently Fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program1000ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Racine520126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)6240ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Racine520226Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)42213ADVANCEDMigratory
Racine520326Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)35265ADVANCEDWolf
Richland530126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)2312ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Richland530226Mandatory License Revocation for Trespassing500ADVANCEDLegislative
Richland530326Creation of a Wisconsin wild products harvest sellers permit230REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Rock540126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)7220ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Rusk550126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1710ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Rusk550226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health1001ADVANCEDWarm Water
Sauk570126Allow harvesting bobcats without shooting hours restrictions (requires legislation)32569REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Sauk570226Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8737ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Sauk570326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8754ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Sauk570626Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)500ADVANCEDLand Use
Sawyer580126Permanent Funding of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)78810ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Sawyer580226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8356ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Sawyer580326DNR treatment and response to Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) in Wisconsin lakes and rivers74128ADVANCEDEnvironmental
Sawyer580426Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4000ADVANCEDWarm Water
Shawano590126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5435ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Shawano590226Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of protecting the health of Wisconsin’s muskie fishery1110ADVANCEDWarm Water
Sheboygan600126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)11023ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Sheboygan600526Allow digital copy of license while fishing on the Great Lakes and boundary waters84611ADVANCEDOutdoor Heritage and Education
Sheboygan600626Restrict voting on County Resolutions to Wisconsin citizens who attend the spring hearing in person in a county in which the resolution has been introduced1602ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Sheboygan600726Establish Sustainable Funding for Wisconsin State Parks and State Trails (requires legislation)1411ADVANCEDLand Use
Taylor610126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)3931ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Taylor610226Remove the three-foot setback from culvert requirement for muskrat colony traps1500ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Taylor610326Reduce the daily bag limit on panfish from 25 to 10 on Shearer Lake in the town of Westboro, Taylor County (WBIC 2197600)1500ADVANCEDWarm Water
Taylor610426Open the Raccoon Season the First Saturday in October1500ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Trempealeau62012610 Panfish Daily Bag Limit on Crystal Lake (Trempealeau County)3419ADVANCEDWarm Water
Trempealeau620226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4013ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Vernon630126Open-Water Waterfowl Hunting on the Mississippi River.3895ADVANCEDMigratory
Vernon630226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)4840ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Vilas640126Largemouth Bass Season1214010ADVANCEDWarm Water
Vilas640226Bear Baiting Regulations944628ADVANCEDBear
Vilas640326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)1332017ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Vilas640426Restoration of Northern Wisconsin fisheries and lakes1054421ADVANCEDWarm Water
Vilas640526Stop stocking fish raised in lined ponds25263REJECTEDNo Further Action Taken
Vilas640626Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health4662ADVANCEDWarm Water
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 Use4046ADVANCEDLegislative
Walworth650126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5640ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Walworth650226Reduce panfish limit from 25 to 10 in Walworth County4475ADVANCEDWarm Water
Walworth650326Reverse administration rule change on shot gun restrictions for small game regulations2100ADVANCEDTurkey and Upland Game
Washburn660126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)5213ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Washburn660326Restore Split-Zone Muskie Seasons in the Interest of the Fishery’s Health2123ADVANCEDWarm Water
Washington670226Establish a Limited Coyote Hunting Season in Wisconsin (requires legislation)46366ADVANCEDFur Harvest
Washington670326Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)8243ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Washington670426Eliminate the passing of a bear harvest tag to a youth (requires legislation)442419ADVANCEDBear
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 information67416ADVANCEDOutdoor Heritage and Education
Waukesha680126Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)184145ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Waukesha680326Designating the Gray Wolf as the state keystone wildlife species (requires legislation)1116921ADVANCEDWolf
Waukesha680426Designating the Sandhill Crane as the state migratory water bird (requires legislation)1206519ADVANCEDMigratory
Waupaca690126Advance Archery Deer season opening to September 1595223ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Waupaca690226Eliminating the extended deer archery season694520ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Waupaca690326Legislative Reauthorization and Funding of the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)105919ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Waupaca690426Make the Holiday hunt a “free” deer hunt910ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Waupaca690526Lack of Access to Deer Donation Program Processors1000ADVANCEDDeer and Elk
Waushara70012610 daily bag panfish limit on Round Lake, Town of Springwater, Waushara County3162ADVANCEDWarm Water
Waushara700226Northern Bag Limit on Little Silver Lake (Waushara County)3432ADVANCEDWarm Water
Waushara700326Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass bag and size limit change on Fish Lake (Waushara County)3054ADVANCEDWarm Water
Winnebago710126Eliminate Bag Limit for Licensed Fishing Guides When Under Contract (requires legislation)763217ADVANCEDLegislative
Winnebago710226Funding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (requires legislation)11078ADVANCEDFloor of the Congress
Winnebago710326Restore Northern and Southern Split-Zone Musky Seasons1711ADVANCEDWarm Water