SECTION 16 adds Governor Earl to the Peshtigo River property name in the list of northern forests, and elsewhere, consistent with the recent renaming of that property. This section also eliminates the list of specific properties from the definition of occupy.
SECTION 17 repeals the definition of “reservable remote camping” as it is no longer needed.
SECTION 18 establishes definitions for "reservation", "special property use", "standard boat-in campsite" and "state park system". This section also creates a definition for “stopover boat-in campsite” which is a site whose purpose is as a one-night stopover for paddlers on a water trail.
SECTION 19 repeals the definition of “teepee” because the department no longer has any of these.
SECTION 20 creates a definition of “ungulate,” which will be used to distinguish the activities allowed for equine animals from activities that would be prohibited for all hoofed mammals.
SECTION 21 repeals the definition of “watercraft campsite” because these sites have been given different names (SECTION 18).
SECTION 22 modifies the definition of a “water view campsite” so that special fees can be charged at northern as well as current southern forest campsites.
SECTION 23 renumbers and amends subsection NR 45.04 (1) to include prohibition of damage to natural growths and natural or archeological features, and references the exceptions, which will be reorganized into a separate collecting subsection in this rule (SECTION 32).
SECTION 24 reorganizes edible forage collection rules into a new collecting subsection and separates the stem collection provisions.
SECTION 25 repeals a note that is substantive and is being moved into a separate provision (SECTION 34).
SECTION 26 reorganizes and amends the provision relating to removal of invasive herbaceous plants to clarify that they may be removed without written permission.
SECTION 27 reorganizes the provisions relating to rocks, fossils and minerals into a new collecting subsection and clarifies that they may be collected with written permission of the property manager rather than a permit, which provides more flexibility to property managers and prospective collectors.
SECTION 28 allows the department to close gravel pits (as nonmetallic mines) on department managed lands to public access, until such time that they have completed the reclamation process.
SECTION 29 provides guidance on the closure of gravel pits on department lands.
SECTION 30 clarifies that the use of drones (unmanned aircraft systems) is regulated in the same way that other flying related activities are regulated.
SECTION 31 allows people engaged in dog training and trialing in accordance with chs. NR 16 and 17 to stock wild animals without written permission from the department. People engaged in dog training and trialing must already receive permission under chs. NR 16 and 17 to conduct those activities. SECTION 32 creates the title and introduction for the new collecting subsection.
SECTION 33 creates a note specifying where to find the list of non-restricted invasive species, and points to ch. NR 40 invasive species permit requirements for disposing of invasive plants in a manner other than leaving them where they are pulled or disposing of them onsite. The ch. NR 40 requirements aim to prevent the spread of viable invasive species to new areas. SECTION 34 reorganizes the provision on collection of stems for trapping purposes, establishes that both willow and aspen stems may be collected, and restricts the purpose of the collection to trap stakes and bait sticks, which are the two predominate uses. This section also allows collection of stems for these purposes without written permission from the property manager, as this type of collection is very limited in scope. This section also requires a person who wants to collect seeds from herbaceous or woody plants to obtain a seed collecting permit from the department, as restructured from the note which was repealed (SECTION 25). This section also allows a person to collect the clean skulls, antlers and bones of wild animals from department lands, as long as an open hunting season has been established for that species and the species is not otherwise covered by state and federal laws protecting them from collection and possession, such as endangered and threatened species and federally protected migratory birds.
SECTION 35 simplifies the list of locations with open hours.
SECTION 36 notes the hours of Kettle Moraine state forest - Lapham Peak, Whitefish Dunes state park and Havenwoods state forests.
SECTION 37 establishes a specific prohibition of going nude in public on department managed lands and defines nudity.
SECTION 38 establishes that, in addition to camping areas, a person who is expelled from a property is also prohibited from entering any other department managed lands, for 48 hours.
SECTION 39 prohibits anything other than human waste and toilet paper in toilets.
SECTION 40 provides additional criteria for unacceptable noise.
SECTION 41 establishes campground quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and that, during those hours, a person may not make a noise at a level above that of a quiet conversation.
SECTION 42 clarifies that certain soliciting activities may be allowed by written agreement with the department and expands prohibition on destruction of property to include unauthorized interference of state or personal property. This section also adds “damage” and “deface” to the provision prohibiting destruction of property of others.
SECTION 43 notes examples of the types of state property.
SECTION 44 reorganizes the personal property provision to allow for trail cameras to be left on department property.
SECTION 45 establishes that trail cameras are not considered personal property for purposes of the prohibition on storing personal property on department land.
SECTION 46 replaces "dead and down" with "wood that is both dead and down" which may be gathered for campfires.
SECTION 47 establishes the policy for overnight use of trail cameras on department lands, specifying that cameras must be properly marked with the operator’s contact information, that camera placement and use cannot damage vegetation or department property and that cameras cannot be placed in such a way to monitor other property users in certain areas designated for public use.
SECTION 48 utilizes the definitions created in SECTIONS 12 and 18 for special property use and commercial use to allow the department to better address the spectrum of use requests inolving department lands.
SECTION 49 creates requirements for authorization of special property use.
SECTION 50 distinguishes terminology of "special event" and "special property use" consistent with other sections.
SECTION 51 specifies that proposals for special property use that are contrary to statute or administrative code require written authorization
SECTION 52 updates language to "special property use".
SECTION 53 clarifies that no person may operate any vehicle contrary to any posted traffic sign, other traffic control device, or traffic control officer.
SECTION 54 reorganizes and clarifies the default 25 mph speed limit and clarifies prohibition of unsafe operation and disorderly operation.
SECTION 55 repeals the speed limit provision (replaced by SECTION 54).
SECTIONS 56 to 60 update terminology consistent with statute and cross references related to electric bicycles, and reorganizes provisions to accommodate updates to terminology.
SECTION 61 repeals a note that is no longer relevant with the statutory creation of a definition of electric bicycle.
SECTION 62 requires operators of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric scooters to obey posted traffic sign, traffic control device and the direction of a traffic control officer.
SECTION 63 replaces "motor" with "electric" (consistent with statute updates that create a definition of electric bicycle) and prohibits unsafe operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric scooters.
SECTION 64 eliminates rule provisions associated with off-highway motorcycles that are no longer necessary due to the creation of separate off-highway motorcycle program.
SECTION 65 renames the Peshtigo River state forest as the Governor Earl Peshtigo River state forest as directed by the Natural Resources Board at its September 2019 meeting.
SECTION 66 breaks down cumbersome provisions into a more easily readable structure by stating all places that pets are not allowed and allowing additional no pet areas to be determined a the time of master planning. This section also allows the department to establish areas where pets may be allowed on-leash, off-leash, or both but under their owner’s or handler’s verbal control. This will allow the department to provide areas where people can bring pets to recreate and balance the needs of different user groups. This section also requires a leash be a physical leash that is attached to a pet, in areas where pets are allowed but leashes are required.
SECTION 67 specifies that no person may allow a pet on cross-country ski trails that are groomed or being prepared for grooming.
SECTION 68 eliminates the prohibition of pets in observation towers (moved to SECTION 66).
SECTION 69 replaces "family" with "standard" campsite consistent with updated definitions in SECTION 14.
SECTION 70 repeals several property-specific prohibitions that are no longer needed due to the overall revision of pet regulations.
SECTION 71 specifies that all ungulates rather than just equines are prohibited from being on beaches, posted or marked hiking trails, nature trails, picnic areas, non−equine campgrounds, or contrary to posted notice on the northern state forests or the Turtle−Flambeau scenic waters area. These are higher-use public areas on which user conflicts would likely arise with the presence of these animals. This section also expands the rules on riding animals on certain public lands to all equine animals, llamas and alpacas. While these animals are generally prohibited on department lands, they may be ridden or led on public highways, areas open to public vehicle use, areas and trails open to their use, and by permit on field trial areas.
SECTION 72 replaces “horse” with “equine animal” and adds llamas and alpacas to the provision prohibiting a person from recklessly riding or leading an animal on department lands in a way that would risk public health and safety.
SECTION 73 prohibits feeding wildlife in certain high-use areas on department lands. Feeding wildlife in these areas can lead to unsanitary conditions and potentially pose public safety issues relating to human-wildlife conflicts.
SECTION 74 prohibits the use of sky lanterns or airborne paper lanterns in order to reduce fire risks associated with those devices, and prohibits the release of balloons.
SECTION 75 removes "charcoal" from the word grill, adds on docks or piers in waters adjacent to any Great Lakes shoreline zone. This section also includes fire rings on the list of exceptions.
SECTION 76 prohibits shooting bows and crossbows across a campground.
SECTION 77 revises existing regulations at department-managed shooting ranges. Prohibits certain types of targets unless specifically permitted at a range and prohibits being impaired by an intoxicant or other controlled substance while shooting.
SECTION 78 prohibits the use of firearms other than handguns at handgun ranges, prohibits shooting from anywhere other than designated position or firing line, and prohibits armor piercing, tracer, incendiary, and .50 BMG ammunition in order to extend the service of range backstops and reduce closures for maintenance.
SECTION 79 expands an exception from shooting range regulations so that military training can be conducted but both military and law enforcement users will need to arrange with the department before using these ranges.
SECTION 80 clarifies that camping permits are to be obtained where permits are required. Also establishes that camping parties may not move without prior approval from the department and revises the start of camping permits from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. (camping permits will continue to start at 3 p.m.).
SECTIONS 81 to 88 revise camping regulations. An adult must obtain camping permits on behalf of juveniles and is responsible for the juveniles. These sections update terminology consistent with other sections of this rule and clarify that evicted parties are not eligible for refunds. These sections also repeal regulations that are no longer needed and revise cross references. Finally, these sections codify the department’s current policy for campers who do not arrive to occupy a campsite.
SECTIONS 89 to 92 update camping maximum stays for different types of campsites.
SECTION 93 clarifies camping regulations and utilizes new definition for boat-in camping.
SECTION 94 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 95 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 96 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 97 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 98 establishes terms for cancellations and modifications of camping reservations.
SECTION 99 removes Woodman Lake from the electric-only motor restriction for boating, and removes Birch Lake which is no longer a department property and Cruson and Smith lakes from the no motorboat restriction in ch. NR 45. In the absence of these specific restrictions, the standard slow-no-wake restrictions in ch. 30, Stats., would apply to Birch Lake, while Cruson and Smith lakes are moving to the electric-only motor restriction in a subsequent section of this rule. This section also removes Lake Seven from motorboat restrictions under ch. NR 45, as Lake Seven has private shoreline and is therefore not under the exclusive riparian control of the department. SECTION 100 adds the waters of Paradise Valley Wildlife Area except for those waters not under the exclusive riparian control of the department, including the Bark River channel and Beaver Dam Lake, to the electric-only motor restriction for boating. Paradise Wildlife Area contains sensitive habitat for wildlife and the property master plan emphasizes non-motorized recreation. This section also adds Cruson and Smith lakes in Richland County to the electric-only motor restriction for boating, as this designation is more consistent with public recreational uses without the concerns associated with the impacts of gas motors on aquatic habitat. It also corrects the spelling of Cruson.
SECTION 101 removes Mt. Hope Pond from NR 45 boating restrictions, as the pond no longer exists.
SECTIONS 102 and 103 state that air boat use is prohibited on state park lands and waters under the supervision, management, or control of the department within the boundary of state parks, except if posted, and on other properties, air boat use is prohibited on lands and wetlands under the supervision, management or control of the department and is only prohibited on waters under the exclusive riparian control of the department, except if posted authorizing air boats. SECTION 103 also allows air boats to be launched from department-owned launches in waterbodies not restricted elsewhere in ch. NR 45 that have navigable public access, such as through another waterbody or a public right-of-way. All waters within Wisconsin are considered to be under the jurisdiction of the state, so the current language is confusing and does not accurately reflect the intended goal of limiting air boat use on department lands and waterbodies, while aligning with the public trust goals for navigable waterbodies with rights-of-way or points of access that allow public access for different users. SECTION 104 removes specific properties (Richard Bong state recreation area, Point Beach state forest) and property types from fee area requirements to simplify fee area information and locations, which is updated and simplified in SECTIONS 105-120. This section also allows the department to specify designated fee areas by posted notice.
SECTION 105 removes Robinson Creek beach and picnic area from areas in Black River state forest as these no longer exist.
SECTION 106 replaces "family" with "standard" campsite consistent with updates in SECTION 14.
SECTION 107 defines Trade River day use area to include Trade River overflow lot, Brandt Pines recreational trail system parking lot and Sioux Portage group campground, as fee areas at Governor Knowles state forest.
SECTION 108 adds "Governor Earl" to Peshtigo River state forest as directed by the Natural Resources Board at its September 2019 meeting. Also adds "campground" to Old Veteran's Lake to clarify the specific area to which a fee applies.
SECTION 109 adds Point Beach state forest and Kettle Moraine state forest - Pike Lake unit to clarify that they are properties to which the admission fee applies.
SECTION 110 removes “Cambrian Overlook" from "Dells of the Wisconsin River state natural area."
SECTION 111 adds as fee areas Lizard Mound state park, Sauk Prairie state recreation area, Lower Wisconsin state riverway – Mazomanie day use area, Lower Wisconsin state riverway – Blackhawk Ridge day use area, Rock Island state park – Jackson Harbor parking lot and Pewits Nest state natural area.
SECTION 112 replaces "state parks" with "properties" and corrects a property name.
SECTION 113 adds Lakeshore state park to the list of properties that do not require an admission fee.
SECTION 114 corrects property names (for example adds "state park" to applicable properties).
SECTION 115 removes Rock Island from the list of properties that do not require an admission fee (see SECTION 111).
SECTION 116 renumbers a provision to fit into the restructured and simplified admission fee provisions (SECTIONS 105-121).
SECTION 117 repeals provisions that are no longer needed with the changes proposed in SECTIONS 105-121.
SECTION 118 removes "Browntown" from the name of "Cadiz Springs" state recreation area (the name was updated during the property master planning process).
SECTION 119 removes "park and" from "Menominee river recreation area" to be consistent with the property name approved by the Natural Resources Board.
