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The Inductees into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame for 2026 are…
William G. (Bill) Lunney
Keith McCaffery
Neil Payne
Ceremony Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Where: Induction Ceremonies were held virtually on a zoom webinar platform.
VIDEOS OF EACH INDUCTION CEREMONY WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON.
Read the Press Release 2026 WCHF Inductees 1.26.26
THANK YOU to our 2026 Sponsors!
Diamond Level Sponsor – $15,000+
Friends of Keith McCaffery
Double Platinum Level Sponsor – $5,000 – $14,999.99
Platinum – $2,500.00 – $4,999.99
Friends & Family of Neil Payne
Gold – $1,000.00 – $2499.99
Silver – $500.00 – $999.99
Friends & Family of William (Bill) Lunney
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources; in honor of Neil Payne
Wisconsin Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Bronze – $250.00 – $499.00
The Nature Conservancy – Wisconsin
Friends of Capital Spring Recreation Area in honor of Bill Lunney

Supporter –
Sharon Gaskill
In-Kind:
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point; Academic Affairs, College of Fine Arts and Communication







