CR 17-027 Hearing Information

Notice of Hearings

The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule, WM-02-17. These rules are related to establishing migratory bird hunting seasons and regulations.  The rules revise Ch. NR 10 Wis. Admin. Code.  The hearings will be held at the time and places shown below. 

Hearing Information

Date: May 2, 2017

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Room 608 of the Natural Resources State Office Building (GEF-2), 101 South Webster St., Madison, 53707.

Rule Information

These rules may modify season dates, bag limits, and other regulations for the duck and goose hunting seasons, most of which begin in September. These seasons are part of the federal migratory bird season frameworks and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service needs to be informed of the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board decisions on these seasons in the spring season of 2017.

This rule would reduce the daily bag limit for pintails from two to one.

This proposal would also eliminate the two periods for Canada goose hunting in the Horicon Canada goose management zone. The rule establishes one Canada goose hunting season and people will be allowed to hunt on any day of the continuous 92 day season instead of selecting either an early or a late permit period.

The proposed modifications included in this rule order are consistent with the parameters and guidelines which are annually established by the USFWS in 50 CFR 20. Additional rule provisions may be added following finalization of the federal migratory bird season framework by the service.

Accessibility

1. Hearing impaired persons may request an interpreter for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing, by writing to e-mail

2. Alternatively, you may contact the Department of Natural Resources TDD at [phone]. The hearing facility is accessible to disabled users.

3. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.

Handicap access is available at the hearing location.

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before May 2, 2017. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, fax, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. Any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:

 

Mr. Scott Loomans

P.O. Box 7921

101 S. Webster Street,

Madison, WI 53707-7921

Or email Mr. Loomans at: [e-mail]

Comments can be made at: [e-mail]

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1).

Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:

Linda Haddix [phone]

[e-mail]