29.231
29.231
Sports licenses. 29.231(1)(1) A resident sports license shall be issued subject to
s. 29.024 by the department to any resident who applies for this license , and a nonresident sports license shall be issued subject to
s. 29.024 by the department to any person who is not a resident and who applies for the license.
29.231(2)
(2) A resident sports license confers upon the licensee all of the combined privileges conferred by a resident small game hunting license, resident fishing license and resident deer hunting license subject to all of the duties, conditions, limitations and restrictions of those licenses.
29.231(3)
(3) A nonresident sports license confers upon the licensee all of the combined privileges conferred by a nonresident small game hunting license, nonresident fishing license and nonresident deer hunting license subject to all of the duties, conditions, limitations and restrictions of those licenses.
29.231(4)
(4) The department shall issue to each person who is issued a sports license a deer tag and back tag.
29.235
29.235
Conservation patron license. 29.235(1)
(1)
Issuance. A resident conservation patron license shall be issued subject to
s. 29.024 by the department to any resident 14 years old or older who applies for the license. A nonresident conservation patron license shall be issued subject to
s. 29.024 by the department to any person 14 years old or older who is not a resident and who applies for the license.
29.235(2)
(2) Authorization; resident hunting, fishing and trapping privileges. A resident conservation patron license confers upon the licensee all the combined privileges conferred by a resident small game hunting license, resident deer hunting license, resident wild turkey hunting license, resident archer hunting license, waterfowl hunting stamp, pheasant hunting stamp, a wild turkey hunting stamp, resident annual fishing license, sturgeon spearing license, an inland waters trout stamp, a Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp and trapping license.
29.235(2m)
(2m) Authorization; nonresident hunting and fishing privileges. A nonresident conservation patron license confers upon the licensee all the combined privileges conferred by a nonresident small game hunting license, nonresident deer hunting license, nonresident wild turkey hunting license, nonresident archer hunting license, waterfowl hunting stamp, pheasant hunting stamp, a wild turkey hunting stamp, nonresident annual fishing license, sturgeon spearing license, an inland waters trout stamp and a Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp.
29.235(3)
(3) Authorization; admission to state parks and related areas. A person may operate a motor vehicle, except a motor bus, as defined in
s. 340.01 (31), subject to the admission requirements under
s. 27.01 (7), in any vehicle admission area under
s. 27.01 (7) without having an admission receipt affixed to the vehicle or otherwise displayed and without paying a fee if the vehicle has as an occupant a holder of a resident or nonresident conservation patron license who can present the license upon demand in the vehicle admission area. The conservation patron license permits the license holder to enter Heritage Hill state park or a state trail without paying an admission fee.
29.235(4)
(4) Deer tag and back tag. The department shall issue to each person who is issued a conservation patron license a deer tag and back tag.
29.235(5)
(5) Subscription. At the time the department issues a conservation patron license, it shall provide the licensee with an annual subscription to the Wisconsin natural resources magazine without any additional fee or charge.
29.235(6)
(6) Admission receipt. At the same time the department issues a conservation patron license, it may issue an annual resident or nonresident vehicle admission receipt or a special receipt for admission to state parks and similar areas. The department may issue an annual resident or nonresident vehicle admission receipt or a special receipt for admission to state parks and similar areas to a person who has a conservation patron license on location at the state park or similar area. A person who is issued a receipt under this subsection shall affix the receipt by its own adhesive to the interior surface of the lower left-hand corner of the windshield of the vehicle or otherwise display it as authorized under a rule promulgated under
s. 27.01 (7) (e) 2. A receipt issued under this section is not considered part of a conservation patron license for the purpose of issuing a duplicate. No duplicate receipt may be issued for a receipt that is affixed by its own adhesive to a windshield unless the license holder provides evidence that the vehicle upon which the sticker receipt is affixed is no longer usable or that the vehicle was transferred to another person and the license holder presents the original receipt or remnants of it to the department.
Section 29.024 (7) applies to the issuance of a duplicate receipt that is displayed as authorized under the rule promulgated under
s. 27.01 (7) (e) 2.
29.237
29.237
Sturgeon spearing license. 29.237(1)
(1) In this section, "validated" means marked with specified information in the manner required by the department.
29.237(1m)
(1m) Subject to
s. 29.024 and any limit imposed under
s. 29.192 (3), a sturgeon spearing license shall be issued by the department to any person applying for this license who:
29.237(1m)(b)
(b) Is at least 14 years of age and holds a sports license; or
29.237(1m)(c)
(c) Holds a resident fishing license or a nonresident fishing license.
29.237(2)
(2) The sturgeon spearing license shall be accompanied by sturgeon carcass tags in the quantity to correspond with the season bag limit for spearing rock or lake sturgeon established by the department. The serial numbers of these tags shall be entered on the license by the person issuing the license or by the department.
29.237(3)
(3) A sturgeon spearing license authorizes the spearing of rock or lake sturgeon subject to any limit imposed under
s. 29.192 (3) and only during the open season for spearing these sturgeon established by the department. No person may fish for sturgeon by means of a spear unless the person is issued a conservation patron license or unless the person is issued a sturgeon spearing license. The conservation patron license or the sturgeon spearing license shall be carried on the person of the licensee at all times while fishing for sturgeon by means of a spear.
29.237(4)
(4) Any person having taken a rock or lake sturgeon by means of a spear shall immediately attach a current, validated sturgeon carcass tag issued to that person to the tail of the sturgeon. No person may possess, control, store or transport a rock or lake sturgeon carcass unless it is tagged as required under this section.
29.237 Note
NOTE: Sub. (4) is shown as renumbered from s. 29.148 (4) by the revisor under s. 13.93 (1) (b).
29.237 History
History: 1979 c. 34;
1983 a. 27;
1991 a. 269;
1997 a. 27;
1997 a. 248 ss.
345 to
351; Stats. 1997 s. 29.237; s. 13.93 (1) (b).
29.241
29.241
Trapping license. 29.241(1)(1)
Issuance. A trapping license shall be issued subject to
s. 29.024 by the department to any resident applying for this license.
29.241(3)
(3) Authorization. A trapping license authorizes the use of traps for trapping fur-bearing animals.
29.241(4)
(4) Individual licenses required. If a trapper employs any person in trapping, a license is required for each person employed.
29.241 History
History: 1997 a. 248 ss.
284,
285,
437.
HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATION
29.301
29.301
General restrictions on hunting. 29.301(1)(a)(a) In this subsection, "school" means a public or private elementary or secondary school, including a charter school, or a technical college.
29.301(1)(b)
(b) No person may hunt within [1700] 1,700 feet of any hospital, sanatorium or the grounds of any school. The department may designate the form for or furnish signs designating the restricted area. No person may be convicted of a violation of this paragraph unless the restricted area is designated by the signs.
29.301 Note
NOTE: Par. (b) is shown as affected by two acts of the 1997 legislature and as merged by the revisor under s. 13.93 (2) (c). The bracketed language was unintentionally retained by
1997 Wis. Act 248. Corrective legislation is pending.
29.301(2)
(2) Color of clothing. In the areas in which there is a season for the hunting of deer with firearms, no person may hunt any game except waterfowl during that season unless at least 50% of each article of the person's outer clothing above the waist, including a cap, hat or other head covering, is of a highly visible color commonly referred to as hunter orange, blaze orange, fluorescent orange, flame orange or fluorescent blaze orange. Any person violating this subsection shall forfeit not more than $10.
29.301(3)
(3) Back tag, display. No person may hunt deer unless the back tag issued to the person with the license authorizing deer hunting is attached to the center of the person's coat, shirt, jacket or similar outermost garment where it can clearly be seen.
29.301 History
History: 1975 c. 360,
365,
421;
1979 c. 39;
1997 a. 151;
1997 a. 248 s.
412; Stats. 1997 s. 29.301; s. 13.93 (2) (c).
29.304
29.304
Restrictions on hunting and use of firearms by persons under 16 years of age. 29.304(1)(a)(a)
Prohibition on hunting. No person under 12 years of age may hunt with a firearm or bow and arrow.
29.304(1)(b)
(b)
Restrictions on possession or control of a firearm. No person under 12 years of age may have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program and he or she is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to or from that class under the supervision of a parent or guardian or is handling or operating the firearm during that class under the supervision of an instructor.
29.304(1)(c)
(c)
Restrictions on obtaining hunting approval. Except as provided under
par. (d), no person under 12 years of age may obtain any approval authorizing hunting.
29.304(1)(d)
(d)
Restrictions on validity of certificate of accomplishment. A person under 12 years of age may obtain a certificate of accomplishment if he or she complies with the requirements of
s. 29.591 (4) but that certificate is not valid for the hunting of small game until that person becomes 12 years of age.
29.304(2)(a)(a)
Restrictions on hunting. No person 12 years of age or older but under 14 years of age may hunt unless he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
29.304(2)(b)
(b)
Restrictions on possession or control of a firearm. No person 12 years of age or older but under 14 years of age may have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she:
29.304(2)(b)2.
2. Is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program and is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to or from that class or is handling or operating the firearm during that class under the supervision of an instructor.
29.304(3)(a)(a)
Restrictions on hunting. No person 14 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may hunt unless he or she:
29.304(3)(a)2.
2. Is issued a certificate of accomplishment that states that he or she successfully completed the course of instruction under the hunter education program or has a similar certificate issued by another state or province.
29.304(3)(b)
(b)
Restrictions on possession or control of a firearm. No person 14 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may have in his or her possession or control any firearm unless he or she:
29.304(3)(b)2.
2. Is enrolled in the course of instruction under the hunter education program and is carrying the firearm in a case and unloaded to or from that class or is handling or operating the firearm during that class under the supervision of an instructor; or
29.304(3)(b)3.
3. Is issued a certificate of accomplishment that states that he or she completed the course of instruction under the hunter education program or has a similar certificate issued by another state or province.
29.304(4)
(4) Parental obligation. No parent or guardian of a child under 16 years of age may authorize or knowingly permit the child to violate this section.
29.304(5)
(5) Exception. Notwithstanding
subs. (1) to
(3), a person 12 years of age or older may possess or control a firearm and may hunt with a firearm or bow and arrow on land under the ownership of the person or the person's family if no license is required and if the firing of firearms is permitted on that land.
29.304 History
History: 1983 a. 420;
1997 a. 197;
1997 a. 248 s.
431; Stats. 1997 s. 29.304.
29.307
29.307
Hunting with aid of aircraft prohibited. No person may hunt any animal with the aid of an aircraft, including the use of an aircraft to spot, group or drive, or otherwise attempt to affect the behavior of, animals for hunters on the ground.
29.307 History
History: 1971 c. 151;
1997 a. 248 s.
432; Stats. 1997 s. 29.307.
29.311
29.311
Shotshell restrictions. No person may hunt waterfowl or coots with any firearm using any shotshell classified by the federal government as toxic or harmful to wildlife or the environment.
29.311 History
History: 1985 a. 155,
332;
1997 a. 248 s.
194; Stats. 1997 s. 29.311.
29.314
29.314
Shining animals. 29.314(1)(1)
Definition. As used in this section:
29.314(1)(a)
(a) "Flashlight" means a battery operated light designed to be carried and held by hand.
29.314(1)(b)
(b) "Light" includes flashlights, automobile lights and other lights.
29.314(1)(d)
(d) "Shining" means the casting of rays of a light on a field, forest or other area for the purpose of illuminating, locating or attempting to illuminate or locate wild animals.
29.314(2)
(2) Presumption. A person casting the rays of light on a field, forest or other area which is frequented by wild animals is presumed to be shining wild animals. A person may introduce evidence to rebut this presumption.
29.314(3)
(3) Shining deer or bear while hunting or possessing weapons prohibited. 29.314(3)(a)(a)
Prohibition. No person may use or possess with intent to use a light for shining deer or bear while the person is hunting deer or bear or in possession of a firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow.
29.314(3)(b)
(b)
Exceptions. This subsection does not apply:
29.314(3)(b)2.
2. To an employe of the department on official business.
29.314(3)(b)3.
3. To a person authorized by the department to conduct a game census or to observe bear for educational purposes.
29.314(4)
(4) Shining wild animals while hunting or possessing weapons prohibited. 29.314(4)(a)(a)
Prohibition. No person may use or possess with intent to use a light for shining wild animals while the person is hunting or in possession of a firearm, bow and arrow or crossbow.
29.314(4)(b)
(b)
Exceptions. This subsection does not apply:
29.314(4)(b)1.
1. To a peace officer on official business, an employe of the department on official business or a person authorized by the department to conduct a game census.
29.314(4)(b)2.
2. To a person who possesses a flashlight or who uses a flashlight at the point of kill while hunting on foot raccoons, foxes or other unprotected animals during the open season for the animals hunted.
29.314(4)(b)3.
3. To a person who possesses or uses a light while using a bow and arrow for taking rough fish on lakes that are not outlying waters.
29.314(5)
(5) Shining wild animals after 10 p.m. during certain times of the year prohibited. 29.314(5)(a)(a)
Prohibition. No person may use or possess with intent to use a light for shining wild animals between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. from September 15 to December 31.
29.314(5)(b)
(b)
Exceptions. This subsection does not apply:
