Michael Rogers Appointed to Sporting Heritage Council
MADISON – Michael J. Rogers of Prairie du Sac was appointed by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to the Sporting Heritage Council.
The council, established by 2011 Wis. Act 168, advises Gov. Scott Walker, the Natural Resources Board, and the state legislature on fishing, hunting and trapping issues. The group mainly focuses on recruitment, retention and increasing access to resources and outdoor opportunities.
The council consists of 12 appointees in total, including the Department of Natural Resources secretary or a designee, one member appointed by the governor, two members of the Assembly, two members of the Senate, one member appointed by the Wisconsin Conservation Congress executive committee and the five members recently appointed by the Natural Resources Board.
The newly appointed position is one of the five appointed by the Natural Resources Board. Each of these five appointments represent distinct interests, including deer hunting, bear hunting, bird hunting, angling, and furbearer hunting or trapping. Mr. Rogers will represent bear hunting interests.
Mr. Rogers appointment is effective immediately and runs through July 1, 2016. Members can also be re-appointed.