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1999 - 2000 LEGISLATURE
March 23, 1999 - Introduced by Representatives Johnsrud, Miller, Hutchison,
Albers, Goetsch, Turner and Pettis. Referred to Committee on Natural
Resources.
AB225,1,2
1An Act to create 29.335 of the statutes;
relating to: attracting wild animals
2with bait and granting rule-making authority.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Current rules promulgated by the department of natural resources (DNR)
restrict the types and locations of bait that may be used for the hunting of certain wild
animals. This bill prohibits the use of bait for the purpose of hunting deer unless the
bait is plant matter that is left or deposited as part of farming practices or unless the
bait is commercially manufactured and weighs not more than two ounces.
The bill requires that DNR promulgate rules restricting or prohibiting the use
of bait to attract wild animals for purposes other than hunting.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB225, s. 1
3Section
1. 29.335 of the statutes is created to read:
AB225,1,6
429.335 Attracting wild animals with bait. (1) Use of bait for hunting
5deer. No person may place or use bait for the purpose of hunting deer unless one of
6the following applies:
AB225,2,2
1(a) The bait is plant matter that is left or deposited solely as a result of normal
2agricultural practices or normal wildlife management practices.
AB225,2,43
(b) The bait is commercially manufactured and does not weigh more than 2
4ounces.
AB225,2,8
5(2) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to restrict or prohibit the
6placement or use of bait for attracting wild animals for purposes other than hunting.
7The rules may include a prohibition on the placement and use of bait in order to
8prevent the spread of disease.
