going on not to share most of it with you. I hope you’ll take some time to look through it

at your leisure as you enjoy the fourth of July weekend.

What a great country!

WATERFOWL HUNTERS EXPO

Get ready for the ultimate waterfowl weekend!

Join thousands of passionate hunters, top brands, and expert seminars at the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO

August 22–23 in Oshkosh, WI.

Join the EXPO team!

Be a Part of Something Special

Help Make the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO Happen!

The Waterfowl Hunters EXPO is growing — now a 2-day event — and we need your help to make it a success!

We’re looking for volunteers and planners to join our team. Whether you’re great behind the scenes or ready to jump in day-of, there’s a place for you.

Why volunteer?

✔️ Free admission to the Expo

✔️ A cool Vortex shirt

✔️ Free food during your shift

✔️ And best of all — the satisfaction of supporting something truly special to Wisconsin waterfowlers

Help us create a weekend to remember for thousands of waterfowl enthusiasts.

Sign up today and be part of the Waterfowling Community

LATEST NEWS

WWA is Hiring

More birds this year? Here’s what the DNR is saying. First, let’s consider breeding habitat. With a wet spring, nesting conditions were considered significantly better than historical averages…”

Better wildlife habitat and cleaner water at Jackson Marsh State Wildlife Area are closer possibilities with a recent $106K grant from Fund for Lake Michigan

IT’S A NO-BRAINER

75% of state wetlands are privately held. And most ducks harvested in Wisconsin are born in Wisconsin. Private wetlands contribute disproportionately to Wisconsin ducks important for fall flights.

Thank you, Senator Testin and Representative Kurtz, for listening to and standing with Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers and trappers

Decoy Corner

By Bruce Urben, WWA President

Sometimes, while researching Vintage Wisconsin Decoy Carvers, information is usually available This month’s carver is an exception! But I have found very little historical information about his life. His carving is truly a Wisconsin original, and I wanted you to see his work and hear as much of his story as possible. Here is what we know….

Sylvester “Swede” Swedesky

The Mead is a Must-Visit Destination

As a conservation warden with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 10 years, I have come to know The George W. Mead Wildlife Area, affectionately known as “The Mead,” for its role as a vital sanctuary for wildlife and a treasured destination for residents and visitors looking for recreational fun in the outdoors.

The Mead is a 33,000-acre waterfowl magnet located in central Wisconsin. Read on…

George W. Mead Wildlife Area

RAFFLES

12 Gun Raffle

12 WINNERS – 12 GUNS!

WWA’s EXPO Duckhunters Banquet

• Tickets just $20 each, 1200 sold
• Drawing 8:30 pm August 22, 2025 at Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center, Oshkosh, WI.

Get your tickets securely online. Tickets will be available until 12:00 pm August 21 or until the raffle sells out. Any remaining tickets available for sale will be at the Duckhunters Banquet at the Marriott until the time of the drawing.