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MEET YOUR
WISCONSIN BOWHUNTERS DIRECTORS
In this issue of the Bowhunter, I John Lappen, WBH Director in District 6, would like to take the time to introduce my friend, David Wegner, a WBH director for District 10. David is from New Berlin, WI. David has been a member of the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association for decades; becoming a life member at the age of 18, when he signed up at the Milwaukee Sentinel Sports Show. This is when the sport show was held at the Mecca Arena. David was first elected a WBH District 10 Director in 2022
David has been hunting with a bow for as long as he can remember. At an early age, David’s father, Jack, would take him pheasant hunting with a bow. During these hunting trips, David’s father taught him the importance of safety, sportsmanship, and respect for life. David carries these qualities with him to this day, and when the time came, David passed these qualities down to his sons Bryan and Kevin with whom he has enjoyed many hunting seasons. Taking it one step further, David now has the opportunity to pass these traits onto his daughter Kari’s children, Hailey, and Nathan, to continue the family history of the sport. David has been all over the U.S. and Canada hunting with a bow and arrow. His hunts have covered a variety of terrain and placed him in a variety of situations. No matter the situation, the one thing David could always draw from was the memory of his father’s voice.
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Whoever has spent time talking with David will know how important safety, youth involvement, sportsmanship and his family are to him.
David truly lives by his bow…….
David is currently the chair of the WBH ARC (Archery Recruitment Committee)
David, thank you for serving on the WBH Board, and for all of the time and energy you devote not only to WBH, but to the sport of archery and bowhunting.
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I would also like to give my sincere thank you to his wife Brenda of 39 years for giving me some information on my friend David Wegner.
EVY DROZD RECEIVES GRUNDMANN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Evy Drozd, a student at UW-Stevens Point enrolled in the College of Natural Resources, majoring in Conservation Law Enforcement was the recipient of a $1,000 Grundmann Family Scholarship. This scholarship is given to up to 2 students per year who are enrolled in a Natural Resources related major that will be used to enhance/improve outdoor related opportunities for people who hunt, fish, and trap.
Evy will be a sophomore starting in the Fall of 2025.
Evy is from Manawa, Wisconsin and has been involved in a variety of outdoor related activities. Evy has attended the Raised at Full Draw archery camp and was active in 4H and the Manawa FFA. Evy is also a member of the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association, is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, S3DA, the Symco Trailblazers, and the Blackhawk Archers. Evy is also involved in target and 3d archery and enjoys bowhunting.
Evy got drawn into the idea of becoming a game warden while participating in her Hunters Safety Class when she was 10 years old. Here is what Evy wrote in her scholarship application…
Hunting and fishing have been my passion for so long, and I plan to protect those traditions for generations to come. The experiences I have had and by taking advantage of opportunities I have been given, I will strive to extend my knowledge to not only protect the tradition but also to protect our wildlife and natural resources. Hunting and fishing have a deep importance to me and others as well. With my aptitudes and abilities, I believe that studying for this career will give me an opportunity to truly thrive as a learner and person.
Lastly, by being a game warden I will be able to help further educate people about the world around us, how to hunt and fish properly, and keep themselves and others safe outdoors.
Congratulations Evy, and best of luck to you in your studies and future career! You are going to do great things!
