Questionnaire Section 1:

Tell us about yourself:

I've been a hunter for as long as I remember, that includes deer, coon, beer, elk, mountain lion, coyote, bob cat and rabbits. I love to be outdoors.

I've been retired for 2 years. I worked as a union carpenter for over 30 years. Now that I'm retired I can dedicate more time to bear hunting, which is my favorite. I live with my wife. I have two daughters, and three sons. My sons are also avid hunters.

Questionnaire Section 2:

With road closures severely limiting hunting access to large areas of timber company-owned land and county forest lands, we need BOD members who are willing and able to go to local government meetings and advocate for keeping land open for hunting. WBHA must continue devoting time to assure that bear hunting will continue to be recognized as a valuable activity here in Wisconsin.

Besides BOD meetings and the Annual meeting how much time can you commit per month? (Options: 2 hours, 4 hours, 10 hours, or More)

4 hours

How far are you willing to drive? (Options: 20 miles, 50 miles, 100 or more miles)

100 or more miles

What days are the best days? (Options: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Questionnaire Section 3:

What are some of the things you feel you can personally do to further accomplish the goals of WBHA?

I can talk to landowners and explain why bear hunting is important. That actually applies to any kind of hunting. It is important to manage the population. I can attend meetings and keep up on new legislation. I can represent the hunters and express their opinions.

Questionnaire Section 4:

Knowing that the HSUS has an unlimited bankroll, and one that is far superior to what the WBHA has, what would you be willing to do to save your sport?

Most hunters that use dogs know the importance of taking care of their animals. We love and appreciate our dogs AND the wild animals that we hunt. It is important for people to know that most of us are not just "killing machines". We believe in our sport and want to keep it. I'm not afraid to voice my opinion and use facts to back it up, no matter who it involves.