Lawrence Villwock lived his entire life in a farm house along the Rock River, just a stones throw away from the Horicon Marsh.

I stopped by to visit with Lawrence to learn a little more about his memories of my family, as our Muche family homestead (where my grandfather grew up) was just a half mile down the road in what is now the Horicon Wildlife Refuge.

Lawrence was a wonderful storyteller and I enjoyed sitting with him in his home as he reminisced of his past experiences and memories.

Bryan Muche and THIRSTY The Duck ask listeners to urge state legislators to increase the price of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp to raise more money for wetlands habitat management.

On March 29, 2016 Dick Wanie (80 yrs.old) of Fort Atkinson, WI  shared his memories of growing up on the Horicon Marsh.  Dick is a duck hunter, a historian and author of "Horicon to Koshkonong".

Dick retells the history of Lake Koshkonong and the great numbers of Canvasback that once gathered there.  Years of market hunting and the many hunt clubs that once operated on the lake.  Dick reflects on the special connection of taking your children hunting and into the outdoors, memories created with his son Matt that he will never forget.

On March 29, 2016 Dick Wanie (80 yrs.old) of Fort Atkinson, WI  shared his memories of growing up on the Horicon Marsh.  Dick is a duck hunter, a historian and author of "Horicon to Koshkonong".

The most important part of the hunt is having a good hunting partner to share the experience. Dick shares a lifetime of hunting memories on the marsh, fondly recalling early hunts beginning when he was in the 8th grade.

On March 29, 2016 Dick Wanie (80 yrs.old) of Fort Atkinson, WI  shared his memories of growing up on the Horicon Marsh.  Dick is a duck hunter, a historian and author of "Horicon to Koshkonong".

Dick shares memories of his first duck hunt, experiences jump shooting or "punching the bog" and missing the first day of basketball practice for another chance to hunt ducks on the marsh.

On March 29, 2016 Dick Wanie (80 yrs.old) of Fort Atkinson, WI  shared his memories of growing up on the Horicon Marsh.  Dick is a duck hunter, a historian and author of "Horicon to Koshkonong".

Describes his father, Barney Wanie as a "common sense" game warden.

Shares stories of a last sharptail grouse hunt for two soldiers before their afternoon train left taking them to the Korean War.

On March 29, 2016 Dick Wanie (80 yrs.old) of Fort Atkinson, WI  shared his memories of growing up on the Horicon Marsh.  Dick is a duck hunter, a historian and author of "Horicon to Koshkonong".

His father Barney Wanie was a game warden and rough fish manager for over 30 years at Horicon. Dick also recalls stories of Curley Radke, a man who organized and championed the restoration of the Horicon Marsh.

A special thanks to Buddy "the Doctor" Wiegelman, a true professional, for providing some cool improvised riffs on guitar for us.

Buddy “the Doctor” Wiegelman a professional rock star, Buddy has performed with many great musicians, and his bands have toured with Rush, The Scorpions, and John Mellencamp.

He is a professional musician, playing music in and around the Chicagoland area for more than 40 years. Buddy owns and has operated Dr Woods Guitar Emporium for more than 20 years ago, wanting to share his love of music with others in the community. 

Great Day with Son Russ - Marsh Mishap - Premier Duck Season of 1938

On March 15, 2016 Don Miescke (83 yrs.old) of Horicon, WI shared his family history and stories from the Horicon Marsh. Don is a hunter, historian of the Horicon area and author of the book "Horicon Marsh History".

Memories of a great day on the marsh, hunting ducks with his son Russ. Getting wet with a duck overhead and his gun shot sending him overboard falling out of his boat.  After several seasons of low water on the Horicon Marsh, the Fall of 1938 brought water which resulted in great shooting and an abundance of ducks on the Marsh.