SB146, s. 53 15Section 53. The treatment of 29.229 (3) (a) of the statutes, as renumbered, by
161997 Wisconsin Act 237, section 66e, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248,
17section 308. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.138 (3)
(a) and renumbered it to s. 29.229 (3) (a).
SB146, s. 54 18Section 54. 29.229 (5m) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act
19191
, section 20, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 308, is amended to read:
SB146,19,2
129.229 (5m) (d) Section 29.09 (11m) 29.024 (2g) does not apply to approvals
2issued under this section.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) to s. 29.024 (2g).
SB146, s. 55 3Section 55. 29.301 (1) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 151,
4section 1, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 412, is amended to read:
SB146,19,85 29.301 (1) (b) No person may hunt within 1700 1,700 feet of any hospital,
6sanatorium or the grounds of any school. The department may designate the form
7for or furnish signs designating the restricted area. No person may be convicted of
8a violation of this paragraph unless the restricted area is designated by the signs.
Note: 1997 Wis. Act 248 inserted "1,700" without deleting "1700".
SB146, s. 56 9Section 56. The treatment of 29.327 (2) of the statutes, as renumbered, by 1997
10Wisconsin Act 248
, section 442, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 249, section
1136. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.27 (3) and
renumbered it to s. 29.327 (2) (a).
SB146, s. 57 12Section 57. 29.334 of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248,
13section 513, is amended to read:
SB146,19,17 1429.334 Hunting and trapping; treatment of animals. A person who hunts
15or traps any game animal or fur-bearing animal shall kill the animal when it is taken
16and make it part of the daily bag or shall release the animal unless authorized under
17s. 29.857, 29.863, 28.867 29.867, 29.869, 29.871 or 29.877.
SB146,19,18 18Note: Inserts the correct cross-reference.
SB146, s. 58 19Section 58. The treatment of 29.421 of the statutes, as renumbered, by 1997
20Wisconsin Act 237
, section 82ag, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section
21677. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 consolidated s. 29.62
(1) and (3), renumbered it to s. 29.421 and amended it.
SB146, s. 59
1Section 59. 29.501 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
2section 65, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 288, is amended to read:
SB146,20,53 29.501 (3) Licenses shall be issued, subject to s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) 29.024
4(2g) and (2r)
, by the department upon application. The form of application and
5license shall be prescribed by the department.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 60 6Section 60. The treatment of 29.519 (1) (b) of the statutes, as renumbered, by
71997 Wisconsin Act 189, section 1, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section
8462. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.33 (1) and
renumbered it to s. 29.519 (1).
SB146, s. 61 9Section 61. 29.519 (1) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248,
10section 462, is renumbered 29.519 (1) (d) 2. and amended to read:
SB146,20,2311 29.519 (1) (d) 2. The application for the license shall be made to the department,
12accompanied by the fee specified in s. 29.563 (7). The application shall state the
13name, birthdate, description and address of the residence of the applicant, the
14manner in which he or she proposes to fish, the name or number and overall length
15of his or her boats, the name of the hailing port from which the boats will operate,
16and the number and kind of nets or other gear he or she intends to use in connection
17with commercial fishing and any other information required by the department for
18statistical purposes. The applicant shall provide an itemized listing of commercial
19fishing gear and equipment with the current values of those items of commercial
20fishing equipment, sufficient to meet the investment requirements for licensing as
21established in rules promulgated under this section. "Overall length" means the
22minimum distance between the extreme outside end of the bow and the stern using
23the nearest whole number of feet.

Note: The stricken definition is moved to a separate provision consistent with
current style. See the next section of this bill.
SB146, s. 62 1Section 62. 29.519 (1) (d) 1. of the statutes is created to read:
SB146,21,42 29.519 (1) (d) 1. In this paragraph, "overall length" means the minimum
3distance between the extreme outside end of the bow and the stern using the nearest
4whole number of feet.
Note: Relocates definition in separate provision consistent with current style. See
the previous section of this bill.
SB146, s. 63 5Section 63. 29.519 (2) (c) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248,
6section 464, is renumbered 29.519 (2) (a) and amended to read:
SB146,21,127 29.519 (2) (a) Nonresident defined. In this section subsection, "nonresident"
8includes any individual who is not a resident, any individual applying for a license
9for use of nets on a boat registered or of record at a port outside of the state, or any
10partnership, association, corporation or limited liability company any of whose stock,
11boats, nets and fishing equipment has been owned by a nonresident at any time
12during the 2 years immediately prior to the application for a license.
Note: The defined term only appears in sub. (2) of s. 29.519. This paragraph is
renumbered to ensure its correct position as a definition in accordance with current style.
SB146, s. 64 13Section 64. 29.519 (2) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
14section 67, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 465, is amended to read:
SB146,22,515 29.519 (2) (d) Transfer of license. The department may, upon application,
16permit the transfer of a license to any similar boat during the time a licensed boat
17is disabled or undergoing repairs or upon the sale of a licensed boat. The department
18shall promulgate rules governing the transfer of commercial fishing licenses
19between individuals equally qualified to hold the licenses and to members of a
20licensee's immediate family provided the rules assure the wise use and conservation
21of the fish resources being harvested under the license. The rules shall relate only

1to those waters in which the number of licenses is limited. The commercial fishing
2boards, under sub. (7), shall approve or deny transfers of commercial fishing licenses
3in accordance with the rules promulgated under this section. For purposes of s. 29.09
4(11m) and (11r)
29.024 (2g) and (2r), a transfer of a license under this section shall
5be considered an issuance of a license to the transferee.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 65 6Section 65. 29.522 of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237, is
7renumbered 29.734.
Note: Confirms renumbering by the revisor under s. 13.93 (1) (b) to locate the
provision in the proper subchapter after the renumbering of ch. 29 by 1997 Wis. Act 248.
SB146, s. 66 8Section 66. 29.563 (3) (a) 7. and 9. of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin
9Act 248
, are amended to read:
SB146,22,1110 29.563 (3) (a) 7. Annual fishing issued to a disabled person under s. 29.193 (3)
11(a) or (b): $6.25.
SB146,22,1312 9. Annual fishing license issued to a disabled veteran under s. 29.219 (2) 29.193
13(3)
(c): $4.25.
Note: Inserts correct cross-reference.
SB146, s. 67 14Section 67. 29.563 (7) (c) 1. of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
15248
, is amended to read:
SB146,22,1716 29.563 (7) (c) 1. Outlying waters license transfers under s. 29.519 (3) (2) (d):
17$25.
Note: Corrects cross-reference. There is no s. 29.519 (3). Outlying waters license
transfers are under s. 29.519 (2) (d).
SB146, s. 68 18Section 68. The treatment of 29.591 (title) of the statutes, as renumbered, by
191997 Wisconsin Act 197, section 4, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section
20420. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.225 (title)
and renumbered it to s. 29.591 (title).
SB146, s. 69
1Section 69. The treatment of 29.591 (1) of the statutes, as renumbered, by 1997
2Wisconsin Act 197
, section 5, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 420.
3Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.225 (1)
and renumbered it to s. 29.591 (1).
SB146, s. 70 4Section 70. 29.591 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 197,
5section 7, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 420, is amended to read:
SB146,23,106 29.591 (2) Administration. program and bow hunter education program The
7department may appoint county, regional and statewide directors and categories of
8hunter education instructors necessary for the hunter education program and the
9bow hunter education program. These appointees are responsible to the department
10and shall serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Note: The stricken language was inserted by 1997 Wis. Act 197, but rendered
surplusage by the treatment of this provision by 1997 Wis. Act 248.
SB146, s. 71 11Section 71. The treatment of 29.591 (3) of the statutes, as renumbered, by 1997
12Wisconsin Act 197
, section 8, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 420.
13Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.225 (3)
and renumbered it to s. 29.591 (3).
SB146, s. 72 14Section 72. The treatment of 29.591 (4) (a) 1. and 2. of the statutes, as
15renumbered, by 1997 Wisconsin Act 197, sections 9 and 10, is not repealed by 1997
16Wisconsin Act 248
, sections 423 and 424. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.225 (4)
(a) 1. and 2. and renumbered it to s. 29.591 (4) (a) 1. and 2.
SB146, s. 73 17Section 73. The treatment of 29.591 (4) (am) of the statutes, as renumbered,
18by 1997 Wisconsin Act 197, section 11, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248,
19section 425. Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.225 (4)
(am) and renumbered it to s. 29.591 (4) (am).
SB146, s. 74
1Section 74. The treatment of 29.593 (1) of the statutes, as renumbered, by 1997
2Wisconsin Act 197
, section 12, is not repealed by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 427.
3Both treatments stand.
Note: There is no conflict of substance. 1997 Wis. Act 248 amended s. 29.226 (1)
and renumbered it to s. 29.593 (1).
SB146, s. 75 4Section 75. 29.593 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 197,
5section 14, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 427, is amended to read:
SB146,24,106 29.593 (2) A person who has evidence that is satisfactory to the department
7indicating that he or she has completed in another state a hunter safety course and
8if the course is recognized by the department under a reciprocity agreement, the
9person may obtain an approval authorizing hunting for successfully completing the
10course of instruction the hunter education program
.
Note: The stricken language was inserted by 1997 Wis. Act 197, but rendered
surplusage by the treatment of this provision by 1997 Wis. Act 248.
SB146, s. 76 11Section 76. 29.607 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
12section 71, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 594, is amended to read:
SB146,24,2213 29.607 (3) License required exceptions; wild rice identification card. Every
14person over the age of 16 and under the age of 65 shall obtain the appropriate wild
15rice license to harvest or deal in wild rice but no license to harvest is required of the
16members of the immediate family of a licensee or of a recipient of old-age assistance
17or members of their immediate families. The department, subject to s. 29.09 (11m)
18and (11r)
29.024 (2g) and (2r), shall issue a wild rice identification card to each
19member of a licensee's immediate family, to a recipient of old-age assistance and to
20each member of the recipient's family. The term "immediate family" includes
21husband and wife and minor children having their abode and domicile with the
22parent or legal guardian.

Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 77 1Section 77. 29.733 (2) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
2section 69, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 581, is amended to read:
SB146,25,73 29.733 (2) (a) The department, subject to s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) 29.024 (2g)
4and (2r)
, shall issue a permit under this subsection for a natural body of water
5specified under sub. (1) (c) 1. if the department determines that no substantial public
6interest exists in the body of water and that no public or private rights in the body
7of water will be damaged.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 78 8Section 78. 29.733 (2) (c) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act
9237
, section 70, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 581, is amended to read:
SB146,25,1410 29.733 (2) (c) 1. The department, subject to s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) 29.024 (2g)
11and (2r)
, shall renew a permit issued under this subsection unless the department
12determines that there has been a substantial change in circumstances that is related
13to a determination made under par. (a) for the natural body of water or that is related
14to the application of the criteria promulgated under par. (f) to the body of water.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 79 15Section 79. 29.745 (1) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 248,
16section 589, is amended to read:
SB146,25,1817 29.745 (1) (b) Application for a permit shall be made on forms provided by to
18the department.
SB146,25,2019 NOTE: The stricken language was rendered surplusage by the treatment of this
20provision by 1997 Wis. Act 248.
SB146, s. 80 21Section 80. 29.867 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
22section 73, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 617, is amended to read:
SB146,26,10
129.867 (3) Upon issuance, subject to s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r), of the license, the
2department shall appoint one person, the licensee shall appoint one person, and
3these 2 appointees shall select a 3rd person, to determine as accurately as possible
4the number of wild birds and animals of the desired species on the land at the time
5of the issuing of the license. The necessary expenses of these persons shall be paid
6by the licensee. Within 30 days after the date of the determination as approved by
7the department, the licensee shall pay to the department a specified sum determined
8by the department for those species of wild birds and animals on the licensed
9premises that are desired for propagation purposes, the title of which is in the state.
10subject to s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) issued
Note: The stricken language was inserted by 1997 Wis. Acts 191 and 237, but was
rendered without effect by the treatment of this provision by 1997 Wis. Act 248. This bill
renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r). The underscored language
is inserted to give effect to the Acts 191 and 237 treatments.
SB146, s. 81 11Section 81. 29.869 (3) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
12section 74, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 618, is amended to read:
SB146,26,1813 29.869 (3) If the applicant is the owner or lessee of the lands, the land is suitable
14for the breeding and propagating of fur animals and the applicant intends in good
15faith to establish and maintain a fur animal farm, subject to s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r)
1629.024 (2g) and (2r), the department shall issue a license to the applicant. The
17license shall describe the lands and authorize the licensee to breed, propagate, trap
18and deal in fur animals that are on the licensed premises.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 82 19Section 82. 29.871 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
20section 76, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 624, is amended to read:
SB146,27,821 29.871 (4) If the applicant is the owner or lessee of the lands and the applicant
22intends in good faith to establish and maintain a deer farm, the department may

1inform the applicant that, as soon as the applicant has built a suitable deer fence
2around the premises to be included within the license, it will issue a license. The
3applicant shall install a deer-tight fence in accordance with specifications
4prescribed by the department. After the installation of the fence, the department
5shall issue a license to the applicant. The license shall describe the lands and
6authorize the licensee to breed, propagate, kill and sell the deer that are on the
7licensed premises. Section 29.09 (11m) and (11r) 29.024 (2g) and (2r) applies to the
8issuance of licenses under this subsection.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 83 9Section 83. 29.871 (5) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 237,
10section 77, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 624, is amended to read:
SB146,27,1311 29.871 (5) The deer farm license shall be renewed each year, subject to s. 29.09
12(11m) and (11r)
29.024 (2g) and (2r), if the licensee has not violated any of the
13provisions under which it was issued.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
SB146, s. 84 14Section 84. 29.871 (11) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 191,
15section 32, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 624, is amended to read:
SB146,28,516 29.871 (11) Each license and title to the deer in the issued enclosure shall be
17conditioned upon the licensee complying with this section and other statutes and
18rules relating to the maintenance of deer farms. In an action to revoke the license
19the court, in the judgment, shall provide that the title to all of the deer within the
20enclosure is forfeited to the state; that the licensed premises may not be used for a
21deer farm for a period of 5 years and until a new license has been issued by the
22department after the 5-year period; that the department shall within 30 days of the
23notice of entry of judgment enter the premises and open the fences and may drive the

1animals out of the enclosure; that the lands for which the license has been forfeited
2may be used by the owner for all lawful purposes except the propagating of deer; and
3that during the 5-year period hunting or trapping is prohibited on the land. The
4department shall post notices of the judgment at intervals of 55 yards around the
5entire premises.
Note: The stricken language was inserted by 1997 Wis. Acts 191, but rendered
surplusage by the treatment of this provision by 1997 Wis. Act 248.
SB146, s. 85 6Section 85. 29.871 (14) (am) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act
7237
, section 79, and 1997 Wisconsin Act 248, section 626, is amended to read:
SB146,28,118 29.871 (14) (am) Subject to s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) 29.024 (2g) and (2r), the
9department may issue retail deer sale permits authorizing a person to sell at retail
10white-tailed deer venison from a deer lawfully killed under this section if the venison
11is inspected under s. 97.42.
Note: This bill renumbers s. 29.09 (11m) and (11r) to be s. 29.024 (2g) and (2r).
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