CALL TO ACTION: Support a Sandhill Crane Season in Wisconsin
Join the Wisconsin Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in urging committee members to recommend the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seek federal approval for a hunting season of the Sandhill Crane.
The Sandhill Crane population has grown substantially thanks to the focused, sustained conservation efforts of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wisconsin's sandhill crane population was decimated at the turn of the century. with only a few breeding pairs remaining. Now, estimates show there are well over 90,000 cranes in the state, a population that exceeds the 60,000 population objective set by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Currently, 17 states offer a sandhill crane season including Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
As we continuously hear from our members and supporters, Wisconsin is ready for Sandhill Crane season that is well managed and supported by the best ecological science available. This is another successful story of Wisconsin conservation measures, and it is time to enjoy the rewards of our hard work, commitment, and resource allocation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife is now encouraging a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin and, what’s more, the Wisconsin Constitution supports it.
The 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is currently deliberating its recommendation to hold the Sandhill Crane season. Contact those legislators today and let them know that you support a sustainable and ethical sandhill crane hunt in Wisconsin.