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2001 - 2002 LEGISLATURE
April 6, 2001 - Introduced by Representatives Johnsrud, Ott, Freese and Hoven.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
AB297,1,2
1An Act to create 29.335 of the statutes;
relating to: baiting and feeding deer
2and granting rule-making authority.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Current rules promulgated by the department of natural resources (DNR)
restrict the types and locations of bait that may be used for hunting certain wild
animals. This bill prohibits the use of bait for the purpose of hunting deer unless the
bait is plant matter that is left or deposited as part of farming practices or unless the
bait is in liquid form and weighs no more than two ounces.
The bill requires DNR to promulgate rules regulating the recreational and
supplemental feeding of deer for purposes other than hunting.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB297, s. 1
3Section
1. 29.335 of the statutes is created to read:
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429.335 Baiting and feeding deer. (1) Use of bait for hunting deer. No
5person may place or use bait for the purpose of hunting deer unless one of the
6following applies:
AB297,2,2
1(a) The bait is plant matter that is left or deposited solely as a result of normal
2agricultural practices or normal wildlife management practices.
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(b) The bait is in liquid form and does not weigh more than 2 ounces.
AB297,2,5
4(2) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to regulate the recreational
5and supplemental feeding of deer for purposes other than hunting.
