Over the past 50 years, The International Crane Foundation (ICF) has grown from the dream of two college students to a world-renowned conservation effort to save the world’s cranes and… Continue reading Private Lands Biologist
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Very few Wisconsinites Support a Sandhill Crane Hunt According to Statewide Survey
CONTACTS: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120Ryan Michalesko, North America Programs, 608-509-6054 Hunt Would Not Address Crop Damage Issue for Wisconsin Farmers March 12, 2024 (Baraboo, WI) –… Continue reading Very few Wisconsinites Support a Sandhill Crane Hunt According to Statewide Survey
Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
What a party! It was a joy to celebrate our 50th anniversary gala together with all of you, in person and in spirit, who made possible our past 50 years… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
Courageous Acts of Crane Conservation Saving cranes is about so much more than saving cranes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an incurable craniac. I cherish these ancient, endangered birds –… Continue reading Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
A Sandhill Crane Stamp For Wisconsin?
Sandhill Cranes and Wisconsin Farmers Sandhill Cranes are a beloved species and a remarkable conservation success story. Nearly lost from Wisconsin last century, Sandhill Cranes have rebounded dramatically and tens… Continue reading A Sandhill Crane Stamp For Wisconsin?
Sandhill Cranes, Crop Depredation and Hunting in Wisconsin
A bill is currently under consideration in the Wisconsin State Assembly to create a hunting season for Sandhill Cranes in Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cranes
Cranes: General QuestionsQ: How many kinds of cranes are there, and how many does the International Crane Foundation have?A: There are 15 species in the crane family Gruidae. Four of the… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Cranes
Sandhill Cranes Need Your Voice!
A public hearing about this potential hunt will be held at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison next Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. I will be at the Capitol to testify. This also is an opportunity for you to voice your opinion regarding a Sandhill Crane hunt in Wisconsin.
Notes from the President – Reflecting and Looking Forward
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown in the U.S. and the tumultuous year that followed. It is hard for any of us to imagine a more challenging time. But as I reflect on the past year, I am struck most of all by the great things we achieved together.
Notes from the President – See a Sandhill? Thank a Farmer!
The future of cranes and other wildlife on farmlands depends on win-win solutions for farming and conservation together.