Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Administrative Code Chapter Group Affected:
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Administrative Code Chapters Affected:
Ch. NR 10 (Revised)
Ch. NR 12 (Revised)
Ch. NR 16 (Revised)
Ch. NR 19 (Revised)
Ch. NR 21 (Revised)
Ch. NR 22 (Revised)
Ch. NR 45 (Revised)
Related to: Amphibian and reptile regulations
Comments for this rule have closed
Statement of Scope: SS 041-25
Date Statement of Scope Expires Under s. 227.135 (5), Stats.: January 14, 2028
Date Rule Text Approved by Governor: March 17, 2026
Final Rule Text: CR 25-092 Rule Text
Date Filed With LRB: March 18, 2026
Date Published: June 29, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2027
Notes: In accordance with the order of the Dane County Circuit Court in case 2025CV002975, this notice of a permanent rule filed for publication is being published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register notwithstanding that it was filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau prior to the conclusion of standing committee review for the rule under s. 227.19 (4), Wis. Stats. Publication of this rule is subject to any future court order.
| Date | Register | File |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | 846B, Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses | CR 25-092 Rule Text |
| 5/18/2026 | 845A3, Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication | CR 25-092 Rule Text |
| 3/23/2026 | 843A4, Notices of Submittal of Rules to Legislature in Final Draft Form | CR 25-092 |
| 12/15/2025 | 840A3, Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse | CR 25-092 |
| 12/15/2025 | 840A3, Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices) | CR 25-092 Hearing Information |
| 12/15/2025 | 840A3, Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices) | CR 25-092 Rule Text |
| 12/15/2025 | 840A3, Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices) | CR 25-092 Economic Impact Analysis |
| Date | Action | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Received by Legislative Council | |
| 1/8/2026 | Report sent to Agency |
| Date / House | Action | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 Asm. | Report received from Agency | |
| 3/19/2026 Asm. | Referred to Committee on Environment | |
| 4/8/2026 Asm. | Public hearing scheduled | |
| 4/22/2026 Asm. | Public hearing held | |
| 5/7/2026 Asm. | Executive session scheduled | |
| 5/12/2026 Asm. | Executive action taken | |
| 5/12/2026 Asm. | Modifications requested, Ayes 4, Noes 2 | |
| 5/19/2026 Asm. | Modifications refused by Agency | |
| 5/19/2026 Asm. | Expiration of review period pursuant to s. 227.19 (4)(b)(2), Wisconsin Statutes | |
| 5/26/2026 Asm. | Referred to joint committee for review of Administrative Rules pursuant to s. 227.19 (5)(a), Wisconsin Statutes | |
| 6/26/2026 Asm. | No action taken |
| Date / House | Action | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 Sen. | Report received from Agency | |
| 3/25/2026 Sen. | Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage | |
| 4/28/2026 Sen. | No action taken | |
| 4/30/2026 Sen. | Referred to joint committee for review of Administrative Rules pursuant to s. 227.19 (5)(a), Wisconsin Statutes | |
| 6/25/2026 Sen. | No action taken | |
| 7/2/2026 Sen. | Effective 1-1-2027 |
