The Kampeska Chapter of the IWLA was founded in 1977 by W.C. Williams.  One hundred members were listed on the original charter.  The primary purpose of the chapter was to restore the Giant Canadian Goose population to the local area.  Shortly thereafter a Crappie Rearing Program was established.   Hundreds of young geese were released in the area.  The program continued until 1996.  The local population is in the thousands as a result of this program.  There is even a special season to control the numbers.  Millions of crappie fingerlings were released into Lake Kampeska annually due to the Crappie Rearing Program.

The “Lead Goose”, W.C. Williams, passed away in 1988 and the chapter floundered.  However, new blood resurrected the chapter and many new conservation programs  were implemented.  These projects ranged from wildlife food plats to a multi-million dollar watershed restoration program.

Membership Info:

Robert Bemis

876 Hidden Valley Drive

Watertown, SD 57201

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