Wisconsin Legislature: Game

Veterinary license required re castration of dogs, cats, and horses [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, animals changed to ``certain livestock"] - AB218

Wildlife damage abatement: person receiving assistance but not claim payment is not required to open property to hunting [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, expanded to include abatement re removal of wild animals from certain lands] - AB166

Wildlife violator compact [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.2: surcharge provision added; A.Amdt.3: law enforcement officers to serve citations] - AB26

Wildlife violator compact - SB33

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season [A.Amdt.1: ``night" changed to 30 minutes after sunset and before sunrise] - AB117

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season - SB66

Compound bows used for hunting: exemption from minimum draw weight requirement under certain condition - AB286

Cougar removed from ``fur-bearing animals" definition re nonresident fur-bearing animal hunting license (remedial legislation) - SB558

CWD provisions re transportation, possession, control, storage, and disposal of cervid carcass regulated; provide tissue samples of wild animals to DNR; allow shooting of deer from certain vehicles in CWD control zones; DNR and DATCP agreements with operators of landfills, meat processing facilities, or wastewater treatment facilities; exemption from deer hunting license in CWD control zones - AB609

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - AB345

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - SB179

Deer hunting license and hunting season revisions re muzzle-loading firearms, issuance of carcass tags, archer hunting license, payment to issuing agent for using the statewide automated issuing system, and statutorily required special deer hunt for young hunters; sunset provision - AB1129

Deer hunting: persons who hold certain licenses and own certain number of acres in a parcel of land or land with a public snowmobile corridor are issued a second deer carcass tag - AB1125

Deer hunting with muzzle-loading firearm: DNR to establish annual hunting season - AB633

Deer hunting without a license and with aid of artificial light or airplane: penalties changed to forfeitures plus license revocation; antlerless deer provision added - AB381

DNR educational programs re hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation: use of unclaimed, seized, or confiscated property or weapons authorized; proceeds of the sale of skins prepared in trapper education program credited to trapper education fund; resale of confiscated fish and game revised - AB842

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, license or permit holder may designate a person who can designate a minor to exercise the privilege] - AB384

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license - SB189

Feeding of deer prohibition re counties where domestic or wild animals have been confirmed to be positive for CWD: time frame for confirmation revised - AB820

Firearm, bow, or crossbow: requirements for placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle revised - SB442

Firearm in the possession of person under age 18 who is in compliance with hunting laws: short-barreled shotgun and short-barreled rifle prohibited; provision for adults who sell, loan, or give firearms to certain persons under age 18 (remedial legislation) - SB562

Hunter and bow hunter education courses: fees permitted [Sec. 236, 237, 657; A.Sub.Amdt.1: emergency rule authority, 9135 (4q)] - AB100

Hunting and firearm possession and control by persons under age 16: regulations revised re accompaniment by parent or guardian, 10- and 11-year-olds, and target practice - AB586

Hunting or trapping permits: deferral for qualified, active members of the armed forces created [S.Amdt.1: national guard added] - AB178

Hunting, trapping, or fishing license (noncommercial): U.S. armed forces member stationed in this state considered a resident - AB523

Pelts prepared during trapper education program instruction: proceeds from sales credited to the trapper education fund - AB724

School forest: school board may allow hunting; conditions and DNR duties specified - AB719

Shining wild animals while hunting prohibition: exception expanded to include coyotes - AB93

Shooting at farm-raised deer or captive wild animals without being physically in possession of the weapon prohibited [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, operating or providing a facility also prohibited] - AB179

Shooting at farm-raised deer or captive wild animals without being physically in possession of the weapon prohibited - SB207

Special distinguishing registration plates for enthusiasts of hunting and fishing for sport and recreation created; fee and plate color provisions - SB209

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266 - AR38

Trapping license for nonresidents created; limitations and preference provisions - AB131

Trespass law exemption for retrieval of hunting dogs created - AB663

Trespass law violations by persons engaged in outdoor recreational or natural resources activities: DNR authority expanded; court may revoke or suspend hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and other approvals; surcharge, ATV and snowmobile operation, and citations mailed to persons outside the state provisions - AB409

Trespass law violations re hunting and fishing: DNR and its wardens authorized to enforce; hunting and fishing trespass surcharge and forfeiture created - AB279

Wildlife damage abatement: person receiving assistance but not claim payment is not required to open property to hunting [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, expanded to include abatement re removal of wild animals from certain lands] - AB166

Wildlife violator compact [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.2: surcharge provision added; A.Amdt.3: law enforcement officers to serve citations] - AB26

Wildlife violator compact - SB33

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

Conservation patron license: age range for minors revised [Sec. 581] - AB100

Conservation patron licensee under age 18 made ineligible for free admission to state parks and recreation areas or for receipt of free magazine subscription [Sec. 542, 547, 584-586, 9335 (1)] - AB100

Deer hunting license and hunting season revisions re muzzle-loading firearms, issuance of carcass tags, archer hunting license, payment to issuing agent for using the statewide automated issuing system, and statutorily required special deer hunt for young hunters; sunset provision - AB1129

Deer hunting without a license and with aid of artificial light or airplane: penalties changed to forfeitures plus license revocation; antlerless deer provision added - AB381

Discharging a firearm in the direction of an electric transmission facility prohibited [A.Amdt.1: telecommunications added, ``transmission facility" definition] - AB748

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, license or permit holder may designate a person who can designate a minor to exercise the privilege] - AB384

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license - SB189

Firearm and hunting revisions re possession by minor under age 12, persons accompanying minors possessing a firearm or while hunting, small game hunting license for nonresident minors under age 16; hunter education certificates from other states or countries allowed and revision re eligibility of persons under age 12 to apply for a deeer hunting license; possession of firearm in school permitted for hunter education program; DNR provisions re use of seized or unclaimed property, trapper education program funding, and arrow tips on crossbows - AB724

Hunter education certificate of accomplishment requirement for hunting approval: exception for certain certificate from another state or country - AB800

Hunting and firearm possession and control by persons under age 16: regulations revised re accompaniment by parent or guardian, 10- and 11-year-olds, and target practice - AB586

Hunting and fishing fees and wildlife damage surcharge increased; approval changes re lake sturgeon and hunting of turkey, grouse, or woodcock [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Natural resource"] - AB100

Hunting approval re wild turkey, Canada goose, hunter's choice, and special deer hunting permits: DNR allowed to issue to residents on active military service outside the state but on furlough or leave within the state - AB1190

Hunting approvals and fishing licenses: nonresident child of a resident to pay same fees as a resident - AB410

Hunting approvals and fishing licenses: nonresident child of a resident to pay same fees as a resident - SB196

Hunting mentorship program created, hunter education program and restrictions on firearm possession by persons under age 16 provisions; placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm prohibition exceptions; minimum age reduced for obtaining certain dog training licenses - AB677

Hunting minimum age lowered; DNR camping fee waived for certain groups; fishing license exemption; qualified landowner preference for special deer hunting permits revised - SB26

Hunting or trapping permits: deferral for qualified, active members of the armed forces created [S.Amdt.1: national guard added] - AB178

Hunting, trapping, or fishing license (noncommercial): U.S. armed forces member stationed in this state considered a resident - AB523

Pheasant hunting permit re certain pheasant stocked land under DNR control: fee authorized [Sec. 227, 566, 613-615, 654, 655, 9135 (1), 9435 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: stocked land provision removed, pheasant stamp revenues use re wild pheasant population, new continuing appropriation for stocking and propagation on DNR lands, 226r, 567d, g, 9435 (1q), deletes 566, 613-615, 654, 655, 9135 (1), 9435 (1)] - AB100

Resident deer hunting license issued to certain armed forces members without any fees - AB355

Resident fishing and certain hunting licenses may be issued to full-time student pursuing an associate degree or a postgraduate student who is not a permanent resident - AB905

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266 - AR38

Trapping license for nonresidents created; limitations and preference provisions - AB131

Trespass law violations by persons engaged in outdoor recreational or natural resources activities: DNR authority expanded; court may revoke or suspend hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and other approvals; surcharge, ATV and snowmobile operation, and citations mailed to persons outside the state provisions - AB409

Wild turkey hunting license: qualified resident landowner may assign eligibility to any individual [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``any individual" provision removed, assignment to a minor permitted, consideration for an assignment prohibited, effective date for 2005 WisAct 82 made retroactive] - AB229

Wisconsin Bear Hunters' Association, Inc.: DNR to issue two certificates for Class A bear hunting licenses re raffle prizes; proceeds for bear management and research [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 565g] - AB100

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season [A.Amdt.1: ``night" changed to 30 minutes after sunset and before sunrise] - AB117

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season - SB66

Clay pigeons sold to a shooting facility: sales tax exemption created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1631m, p, 9341 (17n), 9441 (6n)] - AB100

Hunting and fishing fees and wildlife damage surcharge increased; approval changes re lake sturgeon and hunting of turkey, grouse, or woodcock [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Natural resource"] - AB100

Hunting approval re wild turkey, Canada goose, hunter's choice, and special deer hunting permits: DNR allowed to issue to residents on active military service outside the state but on furlough or leave within the state - AB1190

Livestock farm modernization tax credit revisions [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Livestock and meat"] - AB100

Pheasant carcass tags issued to certain stamp and license holders, fee provision; use of bird dog training license fees specified - SB523

Pheasant hunting permit re certain pheasant stocked land under DNR control: fee authorized [Sec. 227, 566, 613-615, 654, 655, 9135 (1), 9435 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: stocked land provision removed, pheasant stamp revenues use re wild pheasant population, new continuing appropriation for stocking and propagation on DNR lands, 226r, 567d, g, 9435 (1q), deletes 566, 613-615, 654, 655, 9135 (1), 9435 (1)] - AB100

Waterfowl blinds regulated by DNR: ``waterfowl" definition revised (remedial legislation) - SB561

Wild turkey hunting license: qualified resident landowner may assign eligibility to any individual [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``any individual" provision removed, assignment to a minor permitted, consideration for an assignment prohibited, effective date for 2005 WisAct 82 made retroactive] - AB229

Garnishment of the income of a minor permitted; ``household income" definition and emancipated minor provisions - AB354