Become a Member
Why join the WBHA? Because we have strength in numbers and if bear hunters don’t stand up to defend our sport, who will?
Below is a story about three bear hunters. Their names are Everybody, Somebody, and Nobody. It’s a story about what happens if you depend on everybody else to look out for your interests…
Once upon a time a state legislator introduced a bill to ban the use of bait and hounds for bear hunting in Wisconsin. Everybody was shocked, but Nobody did anything about it.
Somebody thought it would be a good idea to go to the capitol and oppose the bill. Everybody thought this was a great idea, Everybody said they would go, but Nobody showed up.
Then Somebody had an idea to hold a fundraiser to raise money so the bear hunters could hire help in opposing the bill. Everybody offered to help with the fundraiser but Nobody did. Everybody was too busy that day so Nobody showed up.
Everybody had a lot of great ideas but Nobody took the bull by the horns and made any of them a reality.
The legislature had a hearing on the bill and Nobody bothered to testify. Everybody was too busy doing other things. Somebody even mentioned that being involved in government was dumb and bear hunters should only worry about hunting.
Every animal rights activist in the state wrote a letter to their senator urging a YES vote on the bill, Nobody wrote a letter urging them to vote NO. Pro-sportsmen senators wanted to hear from Somebody in favor of the bill but they hear from Nobody. They wondered where Everybody was.
Then the Governor signed the bill into law and Nobody cared. Everbody tried to blame Somebody. Then Everybody asked “How could this happen?” and Somebody said, “It’s Nobody’s fault.” For whatever reason, Nobody bothered to say that in reality it was Everybody’s fault.
So now Everybody – even if they are a real Somebody, cannot use bait or hounds in Wisconsin. And when we look back there is only one person who deserves thanks and praise for trying to stop it from happening: Nobody.
Everybody who cares about bear hunting needs to be more like a Nobody! Get involved, stay involved. Join the WBHA. Let’s become the biggest group of Nobody’s in the state!
Join Today! Email us for a membership packet.
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WBHA Online Membership
Choose from Membership Plus or Standard Membership levels. Our tiered Membership Plus program allows you
to choose the membership level that best fits you and your family. When you renew this year, please consider
doing more for and receiving more from the organization that is fighting to protect your rights and the future
of bear hunting in Wisconsin.
NOTE: ALL members who join or renew at Membership
Plus Bronze level or above will receive a free WBHA hat!
BASIC
$25 individual
This level of membership is the same as what you are used to. It includes
your subscription to Bear Tracks and the WBHA Yearbook.
BASIC
$30 family
This level of membership is the same as what you are used to. It includes
your subscription to Bear Tracks and the WBHA Yearbook.
BRONZE
$50 (individual or family)
In addition to receiving WBHA publications, members who step up to the
Bronze Level will receive special recognition in the Yearbook and a $10 gift
certificate for WBHA merchandise.
SILVER
$100 (individual or family)
Re-up at the Silver Level and the perks really start to add up. In addition to
receiving WBHA publications and receiving special recognition in the yearbook,
Silver members will receive a $25 WBHA gift certificate and a “WBHA
Hero lapel pin.” As an extra bonus, you will receive a voucher you can use to
give a FREE membership to a family that is not already a member!
GOLD
$250 (individual or family)
Our Gold members are…well, good as gold! Gold members get all the benefits
of the silver level and more. Receive a $50 WBHA merchandise gift certificate
and two WBHA membership vouchers (again, to give to families that
are not already members) as well as special recognition at the annual meeting
in addition to in the yearbook. And don’t forget that Hero lapel pin!
PLATINUM
$500 (individual or family)
The cream of the crop—Platinum members are those special people with
both the means and the generosity to really step up and support their organization.
As our way of thanking them, Platinum members will receive a
$100 WBHA merchandise gift certificate and three vouchers to provide free
memberships to non-member families. Plus, of course, the benefits of the
lower membership levels (e.g. Hero lapel pin, publications and recognition).
Standard Memberships
| Membership Level | Cost | Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $25.00 | |
| Family | $30.00 | |
| Junior (Under 18) | $10.00 | |
| Club-Business | $50.00 | |
| Lifetime – Under 62 | $300.00 | |
| Lifetime – Over 62 | $100.00 | |
| Lifetime – Husband and Wife | $400.00 |
