Administration
Vision Statement: The Ho-Chunk Department of Natural Resources shall be responsible for managing, exercising stewardship, and applying sound conservation practices over all of the Nation's lands and natural resources, with the vision to provide long-term cultural, social, political, and economic stability of the Ho-Chunk Nation and conserve, preserve and protect natural resources for future generations.
Executive Director
Brandon Bleuer
Data Coordinator
Karen Green
Land Management Division
The Land Management Division is responsible for land management and conservation practices for all Ho-Chunk Nation tribal lands. The mission is to serve the nation in environmental site assessments, restoration, and preservation. The Lands Specialists work corporately with various agencies such as Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The Lands Specialists also work with other tribal organizations to ensure that cultural and natural resources are preserved and managed appropriately.
Division Manager – Russell Hunter
Land Management Crew Leader – Jamie Goodbear
Lands Specialist Staff – A.J. Mann, Paul Youngthunder, and Patrick Houghton
Wildlife Division
The Nation strives to preserve and protect cultural heritage by maintaining and restoring wildlife associated with tribal lands. The Wildlife Division is responsible for monitoring and enhancing habitat for native species on the Nation’s lands. The Division conducts wildlife surveys, aids in environmental assessments, and works closely with HCN internal departments and collaborates with State and Federal agencies in the management of wildlife resources. The Wildlife Division also provides outreach and educational programs for tribal members.
Division Manager – Greg Blick
Wildlife Biologist – James Swenson
Wildlife Technician – Early-wind Funmaker
Forestry Division
The Forestry Division is responsible for managing tribal forests and forestry resources on Nation lands. The division is divided into two specialties. Rural Forestry which protects and guides management of outlying forests and Urban Forestry which provides oversight and management of trees situated in areas near housing, commercial and government structures, parks, and the powwow grounds on tribal lands
Division Manager – Greg Blick
Hoocᶏk Xatap Hirakara – Kjetil Garvin
Forestry Technician – Vacant at the moment
Natural Resources & Environmental Link
Kickapoo Valley Reserve Calendar
Tree Tapping Permit for Ho-Chunk Nation Lands
Minor Forest Product Permit from Ho-Chunk Nation Lands
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources