ABOUT
About Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin & Feather
Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin & Feather (CWF3) was founded as a non-profit organization in 2007 by five Central Wisconsin sportsmen who had a common interest in supporting outdoor sports in the local area.
By volunteering and fundraising to support these activities, CWF3 gets outdoor sportsmen involved in their community and ensures that the funds raised are used for 100 local causes that support this mission.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Brandner, President
“I’ll see you out on the water!”
Chris comes from the Medford, WI area and now calls the community of Colby-Abbotsford, WI home. Chris’ passion for the outdoors was first ignited by his father at a very early age.
Chris enjoys hunting, fishing, ATV riding, spending time at the cabin, and being near “the water” when possible. Chris’s true passion is fishing, whether it’s inland lakes, rivers, streams, or the great lakes themselves. Chris is familiar with the most water in the area and loves to converse about the latest fishing gear, fishing tips, tactics, and seasonal fish activities. His favorite fish to catch is bass, but he fishes for anything that puts up a fight on the line.
Chris became a member of the CWF3 organization because he saw it as a way to be a part of a group of people that enjoyed the same types of hobbies and interests that he had. He also looks forward to improving the overall outdoor experience people receive at a local level.
Matthew Schnabel, Vice President
If it moves, Matthew’s hunting it. If it doesn’t move—well, that’s how he ended up with a freezer full of venison and a pantry full of mushrooms.
A proud Colby native who’s lived here his entire life, Matthew’s passion goes far beyond the hunt. He’s just as passionate about chasing game as he is about chasing smiles—from youth to veterans to individuals with disabilities—and making the great outdoors accessible for all.
For Matthew, giving back and keeping the community at the center isn’t just a priority—it’s the trophy that matters most.
Chad Pagelsdorf, Secretary
Chad is an avid hunter who feels most at home in the great outdoors. Whether he’s turkey hunting with his boys, chasing bears alongside his wife, or watching a bobber dance on the water, Chad is happiest when he’s outside.
For him, it’s not just about the hunt—it’s about making memories with his family, friends, and Mother Nature, sharing the adventures that the Wisconsin wilderness has to offer.
As a proud supporter and active board member of Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin & Feather, Chad is dedicated to giving back to the outdoor community.
Jesse Kittl, Board Member
As a resident of Abbotsford, I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors. My dad got me hooked on hunting very early in my life. I enjoy hunting, camping, snowmobiling, and ATV/UTV’ing.
What fired my passion for wanting to be a part of F3 was when my dad was chosen to be one of the disabled veterans selected for a once-in-a-lifetime buck hunt at Little Lake Memories. I got to see firsthand what F3 was about and wanted to be part of this organization, give a helping hand to put a smile on not only other Veteran's faces, but others as well! I am quickly learning F3 does so many other things to help get less fortunate into the outdoors on many levels.
Joe Lemmer, Board Member
“No matter what you are doing in the outdoors have fun and enjoy the moment”. Joe was born and raised in Edgar and continues to live there to this day. At a young age he was introduced to trout fishing in the local small creeks. As his fishing passion grew, he was introduced to walleye fishing and gets out as often as he can to do either!
Joe has been attending F3 banquets for many years and built many friendships with former and current board members. As the banquets went by and the friendships grew, seeing all the good F3 was providing people, his heart told him he wanted to do more, so he joined the board. Joe says his favorite thing about hunting and fishing is the table fare and the comradery with family and friends either during the harvest or the feast.
Travis Sobeck, Board Member
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SMALL GROUPS
Want a different sort of adventure with your friends or family. A guided trip into the wilderness is an excellent way to bond with friend or have a memorable time with your family. I’ll adapt the trip program to your group’s individual needs, ages, etc.
All of my tours involve some degree of walking, but if you’d like a bit more activity, I’m happy to accommodate. In addition to full day or overnight canoe trips, you can also choose a full day off-road biking tour, mountain climbing, and rappelling. Let me know what interests you.
ACTIVITY TOURS
Grab your camera or your sketchbook and charcoals, because there are so many highlights on one of these tours, you’ll want to capture them all. From deserted paper mills to highest local peaks, from ice carved caves to ancient trees, enjoy the very best sites in the region.
HIGHLIGHTS
If you have something in mind that isn’t described in these pages, just let me know, and I’ll do my best to accommodate. I can adjust for physical limitations or time restraints, or arrange for an extra canoe or two if you’re part of a larger group.
