An article from WWA’s Words From The Wardens.
This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s May, 2024 eNewsletter.
By Lt. Chris Shea/Lake Winnebago Warden Team
Warden Seitz
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Migratory Committee has selected Warden Zachary Seitz as its Waterfowl Officer of the Year, making him a special guest at its upcoming spring banquet. The Mississippi Flyway Law Enforcement Technical Section also will honor Warden Seitz for his outstanding state service.
Warden Seitz has been with the DNR for six years and serves as the field warden for northern Outagamie County. He is responsible for enforcing fish/game, recreational vehicles, state lands and environmental laws in his administrative area, which contains vast tracks of public lands, including several large public wetland complexes and an expansive river system. Seitz is an avid waterfowl hunter who is passionate about protecting migratory birds and their habitat. He has a strong waterfowl enforcement program and takes pride in catching those violating waterfowl regulations. He will put in extra time to ensure they are brought to justice. Seitz routinely puts in long hours conducting patrols and investigating complaints.
During the past waterfowl season, Seitz had enforcement actions for closed season waterfowl hunting, two take/attempt to take swan cases, an illegal harvest of sandhill crane case, hunter harassment, over bagging, license and stamp violations, unplugged guns, toxic shot and navigation lights. Seitz also worked through an unsafe shooting situation involving two groups of waterfowl hunters. To help ensure safety to kick off the season, Seitz hosted a large multi-team group patrol for the waterfowl season opener.
Warden Zach Seitz on patrol
I regularly receive positive feedback from the public, partners and DNR staff on Warden Seitz. He is a team player who is always willing to assist his teammates.
Warden Seitz actively incorporates education into his field contacts and public events. He always takes time to educate and interact with traditional and nontraditional outdoor users during his patrols.