Oneida County delegates urge stable DNR funding and revisit stewardship program at state convention

Jun 8, 2026

A Conservation Congress delegate reported strong convention attendance and discussion of long-term DNR funding gaps, proposals including license-fee increases and a possible dedicated sales tax, concerns about the Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program expiry, and local deer management recommendations for several units.

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Ed Choinski, Vice-Chair of the Oneida County Conservation Congress, summarized the May 15–16 state convention in Green Bay for the committee on June 8, focusing on several conservation funding and management items that may affect Oneida County.

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