Wisconsin Legislature: Natural Resources, Department of

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities: mitigation requirements revised [A.Amdt.1: cooperatives provision added] - AB497

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities: mitigation requirements revised - SB406

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - AB833

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - SB702

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - AB956

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - SB816

Wetland permitting requirement exemption re discharge from utility infrastructure work in a highway right-of-way, conditions set - AB63

Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology: environmental fund appropriation [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 223m] - AB64

Wolf damage claims: payment revisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 239m, 334q, 582g, h] - AB64

WPDES permit violations: DNR required to notify affected well owners and counties - AB881

WPDES permit violations: DNR required to notify affected well owners and counties - SB739

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - AB649

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - SB551

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - AB626

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - SB508

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - AB160

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - SB95

Canada goose hunting: reporting requirements revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 572ng, nj] - AB64

Commercial harvest of chubs in the waters of Lake Michigan: DNR may not set limit less than certain amount [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - AB31

Commercial harvest of chubs in the waters of Lake Michigan: DNR may not set limit less than certain amount [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - SB4

Deer and wild turkey carcass tag requirements eliminated; wild turkey hunting authorization and car-kill deer or wild turkey provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 572b-n, o-q, 576g, r, 578b-y, 579e-581r, 582r] - AB64

Elk damage abatement: crops or grasses grown for bird hunting preserve made eligible, fencing provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 582m, p] - AB64

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - AB61

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - SB68

Group deer hunting party: no member may kill an antlerless deer for another member who holds a youth deer hunting license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, requirement that the person for whom a deer is killed must possess an unused deer carcass tag added] - AB528

Group deer hunting party: no member may kill an antlerless deer for another member who holds a youth deer hunting license - SB454

Hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves: depredation payments eliminated - SB776

Hunting in state parks prohibited - SB775

Hunting mentorship program revisions re minimum age requirement and limit on number of hunting devices, and prohibiting mentor from killing a deer for person being mentored or using that person’s carcass tag [A.Amdt.3: ``carcass tag" changed to ``approval"] - AB455

Hunting mentorship program revisions re minimum age requirement and limit on number of hunting devices, and prohibiting mentor from killing a deer for person being mentored or using that person’s carcass tag - SB362

Hunting or fishing approvals for resident disabled veterans: voluntary contributions to DNR to cover costs - AB665

Hunting or fishing approvals for resident disabled veterans: voluntary contributions to DNR to cover costs - SB557

Laws regulating wolf hunting and funding for wolf management activities: law enforcement officer prohibited from enforcing federal or state laws under certain condition; DNR provision - AB712

Laws regulating wolf hunting and funding for wolf management activities: law enforcement officer prohibited from enforcing federal or state laws under certain condition; DNR provision - SB602

Lifetime fishing licenses to residents - AB878

Lifetime fishing licenses to residents - SB754

Nonresident hunting and fishing approvals: surcharge added, use specified; grant programs established re purchase of emergency rescue equipment and instructional programming in schools - AB955

Pheasant hunting in the Bong area lands or state recreation areas: use of administrative fees [Sec. 242, 511-514, 555; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Bong area land removed, fees to hunt on land under DNR management, 512m, deletes 511-514, 555] - AB64

Pheasant hunting in the Bong area lands or state recreation areas: use of administrative fees [Sec. 242, 511-514, 555] - SB30

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - AB441

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - SB373

Taking of rough fish or catfish by hand or with bow and arrow or crossbow: DNR may not prohibit - AB913

Taking of rough fish or catfish by hand or with bow and arrow or crossbow: DNR may not prohibit - SB766

Terminally ill individual participating in a charity hunting-related event: DNR to treat as if the person is a resident re hunting approvals [A.Amdt.2: fishing approval and related events added] - AB461

Terminally ill individual participating in a charity hunting-related event: DNR to treat as if the person is a resident re hunting approvals - SB372

Trapping: use of certain devices prohibited in state parks - SB774

U.S. armed forces members awarded a medal equal to or higher than a Purple Heart: nonresident applicants for hunting, trapping, and fishing approvals treated as residents; reduced fees for resident and nonresident conservation patron license applicants; DNR and DVA duties - AB520

U.S. armed forces members awarded a medal equal to or higher than a Purple Heart: nonresident applicants for hunting, trapping, and fishing approvals treated as residents; reduced fees for resident and nonresident conservation patron license applicants; DNR and DVA duties - SB431

Uniform end date for open hunting and trapping seasons for specified animals required - AB328

Uniform end date for open hunting and trapping seasons for specified animals required [S.Amdt.2: conditions for closing the season or changing the end date added; S.Amdt.3: effective date] - SB225

Wild animal surcharge increase for unlawful taking of deer with large antlers; DNR duties - AB416

Wild animal surcharge increase for unlawful taking of deer with large antlers; DNR duties - SB326

Wild turkey hunting program and special event for disabled veterans: DNR to establish; approvals, fees, mentor, and emergency rules provisions - AB203

Wild turkey hunting program and special event for disabled veterans: DNR to establish; approvals, fees, mentor, and emergency rules provisions - SB150

Woodchucks defined as ``game animal" and ``fur-bearing animal" and DNR to establish open season for hunting and trapping [A.Amdt.1: year-round season and landowner provisions] - AB323

Woodchucks defined as ``game animal" and ``fur-bearing animal" and DNR to establish open season for hunting and trapping - SB249

Youth trapping without a license permitted under set conditions; mentored trapping license created; restrictions on taking or appropriating a trap or its contents modified - AB605

Youth trapping without a license permitted under set conditions; mentored trapping license created; restrictions on taking or appropriating a trap or its contents modified - SB509

ATV and UTV safety enhancement program: increases funding, allocates moneys, and expands program - AB181

ATV and UTV safety enhancement program: increases funding, allocates moneys, and expands program - SB124

ATV route signage revisions re highways designated as ATV routes by political subdivisions [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB442

ATV route signage revisions re highways designated as ATV routes by political subdivisions - SB437

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, removes forestation state property tax and riprap permit provisions, adds property owner rights regarding assessment and maintenance and construction activities on certain structures under a county shoreland zoning ordinance; A.Amdt.2: workforce housing development provisions removed] - AB480

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified - SB388

Lower St. Croix riverway: DNR and counties may not enforce zoning ordinances that prohibit operation of certain property historically used as a recreational campground - AB399

Lower St. Croix riverway: DNR and counties may not enforce zoning ordinances that prohibit operation of certain property historically used as a recreational campground - SB309

``Richard A. Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge”: bridge on the Hank Aaron State Trail in Lakeshore State Park in the City of Milwaukee designated as; contributions from interested parties provision - AB333

``Richard A. Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge”: bridge on the Hank Aaron State Trail in Lakeshore State Park in the City of Milwaukee designated as; contributions from interested parties provision - SB99

Snowmobile trail aids and supplemental trail aids increased; trail use sticker fees increased and made permanent; Snowmobile Recreational Council to study options to ensure adequate funding for development and maintenance of trails [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1900sg-x, 9133 (6f)] - AB64

Snowmobile trail use sticker fees and trail maintenance supplemental aid to counties revisions - AB180

Snowmobile trail use sticker fees and trail maintenance supplemental aid to counties revisions - SB188

State park vehicle admission fee for vehicle with plates from another state: U.S. armed forces, reserve unit, or national guard member is charged the lower fee - AB722

State parks and recreation areas: vehicle admission and overnight camping fees revised; DNR and DOT to develop plan for a recreational passport when renewing vehicle registration, special license plate provision [Sec. 556-565, 9133 (3), 9333 (2), 9433 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, adds parks development appropriation from conservation fund, cap on electric receptacles increased, FTE positions decrease re forestry and parks report, 340m, 565b-f, 9101 (11u), 9133 (6u), deletes 556, 560, 9133 (3)] - AB64

State parks and recreation areas: vehicle admission and overnight camping fees revised; DNR and DOT to develop plan for a recreational passport when renewing vehicle registration, special license plate provision [Sec. 556-565, 9133 (3), 9333 (2), 9433 (1), (2)] - SB30

State trails admission fee exemption for persons with disabilities operating or riding tandem bicycles or is in a trailer if the other operator has a valid pass - AB1008

White Mound County Park: DNR to sell to Sauk County for recreational purposes - AB372

White Mound County Park: DNR to sell to Sauk County for recreational purposes - SB276

Bicycles and motor bicycles operated on state trails during hours of darkness: DNR rules revised re lighting requirements [Admin.Code NR 45.05] - AB668

Bicycles and motor bicycles operated on state trails during hours of darkness: DNR rules revised re lighting requirements [Admin.Code NR 45.05] - SB566

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] [A.Amdt.1: bond or other security requirement added; A.Amdt.5: bulk sampling plan and approval revisions; A.Amdt.6: proof of financial responsibility re closure of mining waste site] - AB499

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - SB395