Questionnaire Section 1:

Tell us about yourself:

I have been on the board of directors with the Wisconsin Bear Hunters' Association for 12 years. Throughout these years, I have learned so much about how an organization is run and what needs to take place to successfully carry out its' mission. I currently am the committee chair of the Foundation which focuses on youth and education, both of which are very important to me. Preserving Tomorrow's Heritage Today is the mission statement for the WBHA. Having a 9 year old daughter and 7 year old son, I will do everything I can to preserve the sport of bear hunting for my children to have the opportunities I have been fortunate enough to have. Bear hunting has been in my family for 4 generations and I'll be damned if I let this be the last.

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)

10 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?

Personally, I can continue to educate. Educating our members and even non-members about issues that are or can directly affect us hunters and the sport of bear hunting has been and continues to be a huge goal for the WBHA. I will continue to educate myself with issues and bills arising in Madison and be proactive in eliminating any threat to our sport or those like it. As we continue to be attacked from new and different angles everyday, it's important to have a strong and educated defense. I will also continue to promote the WBHA as a positive and proud organization as well as promoting youth in the outdoors.

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?

The WBHA needs to continue to recruit membership. We have strength in numbers and if we can educate our members and even nonmembers, we can continue to grow as one of the top and most respected hunting organizations in the country. I believe we will need the help of our friends across the country like Sportsmen's Alliance to join us in those battles. We also need our friends in the legislature. Having like minded representatives in these elected positions is invaluable. We need to continue our fundraising efforts to be able to provide our partnership with Sportsmen's Alliance and to be able to financially support the candidates who are going to advocate for us in Madison.