2026 CNR Scholarship Booklet

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation - William Peterburs, Jr. Scholarship

William “Bill” Peterburs was the longtime Associate Director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. Bill, who passed away in 1995, was an avid waterfowler and outdoors-man and was known throughout the state and nation for his work to ban the use of lead shot in waterfowl hunting. He led the fight for steel shot at a considerable cost of time and money to himself and his family. He had a cause to fight for and won. Connor Hanneman Forestry Forest Management Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation - J.L. Schneider Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of the late J.L. Schneider. J.L. believed that one is never too old to learn. Mr. Schneider was a dairy farmer who worked with the soil conservation department to help pioneer strip and terrace farming. When he wasn’t farming he taught hunter safety courses for 35 years, and worked at Poynette Game Farm, Marsh Haven, and Horicon Marsh on research projects and teaching about nature. J.L. was a man people looked up to and admired. He firmly believed education is never-ending and the earth was ours to protect and care for. Avery Kranzman Wildlife Ecology and Management Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation - James Wareing Scholarship

James “Jim” Wareing was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. He was a strong advocate for Environmental Education and fought hard for all conservation issues to preserve and protect the environment to make it better for future conservationists and anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors. Andrew Bormann Forestry Forest Recreation Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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