LA CROSSE COUNTY WILDLIFE ABATEMENT/DAMAGE COMMITTEE

Monday, January 14, 2008

Room 3200 – Administrative Center

8:30 a.m.

Members Present:  Carl Mueller, Francis Brown, Leon Pfaff, Harry Meinking

Members Excused:  None

Members absent:  None

Others Present:  DeWayne Snobl, Steve Huntzicker, Stan Tyler, Doug Shefelbine

Stan Tyler was presented with a plaque by Carl Mueller for his years of service.

CALl to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Carl Mueller and noted the meeting was properly posted. 

Approval of Minutes

MOTION by Brown/Pfaff to approve the meeting minutes from October 15, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Shooting Permit – Harvesting Exemption Consideration:

Everyone met their quotas, so no exemptions were needed.

2007 Claims Approval: (see attached page)

Four requested claims.  Explanation of claims was given by DeWayne Snobl.  Harry asked how many permits were given for hunting and how many deer were shot.  DeWayne gave the numbers.  Doug Shefelbine gave an explanation of his situation and talked about how his fence was deteriorating.  Posts were rotten and deer are jumping through some fence areas.  Discussion took place about crop prices.  Appraised losses were up and prices were up so total claims costs were up.  Motion by Brown/Meinking to approve the claims as printed.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Deer Donation (totals) Program Update: (see attached page)

It was a good year again for the program.  The program continues to be well accepted and a similar total of deer were donated as compared to last year in La Crosse County.  Comments on how many units are potentially going to earn-a-buck units next year.  Briedels Meats will be venison only for next year and may be a possible location for the program.  Discussion was had about extra dollars from Health and Human Services to help supplement deer donation program again for 2008.

Update USDA-AHPIS:

Sign up for enrollment has started but nothing else out of the ordinary.

Update WDNR:

Ron was not able to be here but Leon Pfaff reported a successful hunt on Goose Island.

Future Agenda:

The next planned meeting will be held on: October 20, 2008, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 3200 of the Administrative Building in La Crosse. 

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Pfaff/Brown to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 9:15a.m.

Disclaimer:  The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.

Steve Huntzicker, Recorder