CR 19-068 Hearing Information

Notice of Hearing

The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule, WM-26-18, to revise ch. NR 10, relating to 2019 migratory bird hunting season framework, at the time and place shown below.

Hearing Information

Date:   June 4, 2019

Time:   1 p.m.

Location:   Room 613 of the Natural Resources State Office Building, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53703

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 (USFWS) needs to be informed of the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board decisions on these seasons in the spring season of 2019.

This rule will eliminate the Horicon Canada goose management zone consistent with options available under the federal framework for Wisconsin in 2019.

This rule will expand the light goose (snow and Ross’s geese) season to include Sept. 1 – Sept. 15 for a 107-day light goose season consistent with the frameworks established by the USFWS.

This rule will utilize 2 splits (closures) in the South Zone regular Canada goose season to extend the season over the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.

This rule will increase the length of the early teal season to 9 days.

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

This rule will increase the daily bag limit for black ducks from one to two.

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

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

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form, which will be provided. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before June. 5. The Hearing Appearance form also can be used for submitting a written comment at the hearing. 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. Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:

  Department of Natural Resources

Attn: Taylor Finger

P.O. Box 7921

101 S. Webster Street,

Madison, WI 53707-7921

Comments can be made at: [e-mail]

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: These rules are applicable to individual sportspersons and impose no compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses, and no design or operational standards are contained in the rule. Because this rule does not add any regulatory requirements for small businesses, the proposed rules will not have an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses under s. 227.24(3m) Stats.

Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:

Linda Haddix [phone]

[e-mail]

Dated at Madison, Wisconsin _____________________________________

            STATE OF WISCONSIN

            DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

            By ____________________________________

              Preston Cole, Secretary