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History on Wings Over Wisconsin

History

In 1980, twelve concerned sportsmen organized Wings Over Wisconsin to reverse the decline of upland bird habitat in our state.

To date, that small group has grown into an organization with more than

4,200 members in chapters all across Wisconsin. Wings Over Wisconsin

knew then, as we do now, that preserving habitat is key to wildlife’s survival and our enjoyment.

We get the job done in a variety of ways.

One is working with private landowners to developing

cooperative habitat and cost-share agreements.

This produces improved nesting, feeding, and wintering habitat for pheasants, and other wildlife.

We also work with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

. Together, we've launched and improved the DNR’s wild pheasant

restoration program through the reintroduction of wild pheasants

from China. We continue these efforts today through the

release of wild Iowa pheasants. All this, coupled with strong

partnerships within the conservation community establishes

Wings Over Wisconsin as a leader in the management of the ring-necked pheasant in Wisconsin.

Just as the focus of natural resource management

has shifted to an ecosystem approach, Wings

Over Wisconsin has broadened the scope of our habitat

efforts. In response to a more diverse, growing membership,

we’re now restoring grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands, acquiring

land, and adding new partners. These actions help us continually improve and expand our projects.

Since Wisconsin is blessed with such an array of resources,

the challenges to preserve them are many.

Wings Over Wisconsin ensures we meet those challenges

with strong funding: bigger and better fundraisers

and by gaining financial support through state, federal and private grants.

Wings Over Wisconsin reaches out to spread

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