“Because of that recreational use law?” I asked.

“Exactly,” she said, leaning forward on her elbows.

“Under Wisconsin statute chapter 895, opening your private land to the public for recreation at no charge gives you absolute statutory immunity from personal injury suits.

The second Brad took money for hunting rights, he wrecked that legal shield and left you open to huge personal liability.”

She drew a yellow legal pad across her desk and picked up a black ballpoint.

“If a paying hunter falls off a tree stand ladder, he sues the property owner for every cent,” she said.