29.193(5) (5)Group fishing license for the developmentally disabled.
29.193(5)(a)(a) "Developmental disability" has the meaning given in s. 51.01 (5) (a).
29.193(5)(b) (b) The department shall issue one-day group fishing licenses to groups consisting of individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Not more than 12 individuals may fish under the privilege conferred by each license.
29.193 History History: 1997 a. 248 ss. 135 to 142, 323, 410; 1997 a. 249 ss. 3 to 13; 1997 a. 322 ss. 2, 3; 1999 a. 9, 32.
29.194 29.194 Approvals for students and members of the armed forces.
29.194(1)(1)Certain resident licenses may be issued to students and members of the armed forces. Notwithstanding ss. 29.024 (2) and 29.228 (1) (a), the department shall issue a resident fishing license, resident small game hunting license or resident deer hunting license to a qualified student or qualified member of the armed forces applying for the license. A qualified student is a person who exhibits proof that he or she is a registered full-time undergraduate student in residence at a public or private college or university located in this state and offering a bachelor's degree or that he or she is a citizen of a foreign country temporarily residing in this state while attending a high school located in this state or an agricultural short course at the University of Wisconsin System. A qualified member of the armed forces is a person who exhibits proof that he or she is in active service with the U.S. armed forces and that he or she is stationed in this state.
29.194(2) (2)Resident armed forces fishing license. An annual fishing license shall be issued by the department to any member of the U.S. armed forces applying for this license who exhibits proof that he or she is in active service with the armed forces and that he or she is a resident on furlough or leave.
29.194(3) (3)Resident armed forces small game hunting license. A small game hunting license shall be issued by the department to any member of the U.S. armed forces applying for this license who exhibits proof that he or she is in active service with the armed forces and that he or she is a resident on furlough or leave.
29.194 History History: 1997 a. 248 ss. 158 to 160, 411.
29.195 29.195 Disabled veterans, Great Lakes Naval Hospital. Notwithstanding any other statute, any disabled veteran who is a patient at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois, may hunt pheasant in this state in Columbia County on any one day in November in each year, the day to be specified by the administrator of the hospital to the department, without obtaining a resident or nonresident hunting license under this chapter.
29.195 History History: 1971 c. 127; 1973 c. 243 s. 81; 1997 a. 248 s. 281; Stats. 1997 s. 29.195.
29.197 29.197 Waivers of certain approvals.
29.197(1) (1)Definition. In this section "recreational activity" means hunting, fishing or trapping for sport.
29.197(2) (2)Waiver. For a special event or program that involves a recreational activity and that is sponsored or approved by the department, the department may waive the requirement that persons have approvals required under this chapter, and pay the applicable fees, for the recreational activity if the department finds that all of the following apply:
29.197(2)(a) (a) The special event or program will provide education in or appreciation of the recreational activity.
29.197(2)(b) (b) The waiver of the approval requirement will not result in a substantial loss of revenue to the department as determined by rule by the department.
29.197(3) (3)Weekend event. In addition to any special event or program sponsored under sub. (2), the department shall, by rule, for a special event for one weekend per year, waive the requirement that persons be issued fishing licenses and pay the applicable fees in order to fish in the waters of this state. The department shall, by rule, designate to which inland or outlying waters this waiver shall apply.
29.197(4) (4)Publicizing. The department shall, in cooperation with and with the assistance of the department of tourism, publicize the special events and programs sponsored or approved under this section.
29.197(5) (5)Conditions; limitations. For a recreational activity that is the subject of the special event or program under this section, the department may waive conditions, limitations or restrictions required under this chapter or may establish reasonable conditions, limitations or restrictions that are in addition to those required under this chapter.
29.197(6) (6)Limitations on participants.
29.197(6)(a)(a) Persons who fish, hunt or trap in events or programs under this section may not sell, trade or barter the wild animals taken during the event or program. These persons are subject to all other conditions, limitations and restrictions required under this chapter except those waived.
29.197(6)(b) (b) Persons who help or assist in conducting a special event or program, who are not employees of the department, and who are engaged in the recreational activity, are not exempt from possessing the approvals required under this chapter for the recreational activity.
29.197(7) (7)Exclusion. No person who holds a commercial fishing license issued under s. 29.519 may fish in an event or program under this section.
29.197(8) (8)Requests for waivers. Any person conducting a special event or program that involves a recreational activity for which an approval is required under this chapter may request a waiver of the approval requirement from the department. A denial of a waiver request is not subject to review under ch. 227.
29.197 History History: 1985 a. 326; 1993 a. 182, 217, 491; 1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 195; 1997 a. 248 ss. 368 to 374; Stats. 1997 s. 29.197; 1999 a. 32.
29.199 29.199 Authorizations for certain patients and institutionalized persons to fish. The department shall issue an authorization without charge to a county hospital, state or federal mental hospital, state correctional institution or nonprofit institution located in this state for rehabilitation purposes upon request of the superintendent of the institution. The authorization permits a resident of the hospital or institution who is supervised by an employee of the hospital or institution to fish for fish subject to all other provisions of law.
29.199 History History: 1993 a. 16; 1997 a. 248 s. 375; Stats. 1997 s. 29.199.
29.201 29.201 Waiver of fishing license requirement for groups of disabled persons. The department may exempt from the requirement of having fishing licenses groups of persons who are developmentally or physically disabled and who are participating in fishing excursions conducted by nonprofit organizations. The department need not promulgate as rules under ch. 227, the exemptions authorized under this section.
29.201 History History: 1993 a. 324; 1995 a. 225; 1997 a. 248 s. 376; Stats. 1997 s. 29.201.
29.204 29.204 Nonresident annual small game hunting license. A nonresident annual small game hunting license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to any nonresident applying for this license. The nonresident annual small game hunting license authorizes the hunting of small game during the appropriate open season but does not authorize the hunting of deer, bear, wild turkey or fur-bearing animals.
29.204 History History: 1983 a. 27; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27; 1997 a. 248 s. 270; Stats. 1997 s. 29.204.
29.207 29.207 Nonresident 5-day small game hunting license. A nonresident 5-day small game hunting license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to any nonresident applying for this license. The nonresident 5-day small game hunting license authorizes the hunting of small game for which there is an open season during the 5-day period for which it is issued but does not authorize the hunting of deer, bear, wild turkey or fur-bearing animals.
29.207 History History: 1983 a. 27; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27; 1997 a. 248 s. 271; Stats. 1997 s. 29.207.
29.211 29.211 Nonresident deer hunting license.
29.211(1) (1)Issuance. A nonresident deer hunting license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to any nonresident applying for this license.
29.211(2) (2)Authorization. A nonresident deer hunting license authorizes the hunting of deer with firearms only.
29.211(3) (3)Deer tag and back tag. The department shall issue to each person who is issued a nonresident deer hunting license a deer tag and a back tag.
29.211 History History: 1983 a. 27; 1997 a. 27; 1997 a. 248 ss. 272 to 275; Stats. 1997 s. 29.211.
29.213 29.213 Nonresident fur-bearing animal hunting license. A nonresident fur-bearing animal hunting license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to any nonresident applying for this license. The nonresident fur-bearing animal hunting license authorizes the hunting of skunk, raccoon, fox, weasel, opossum, coyote, bobcat and cougar during the appropriate open season but does not authorize the hunting of other fur-bearing animals, other small game, deer or bear.
29.213 History History: 1983 a. 27; 1997 a. 27; 1997 a. 248 s. 276; Stats. 1997 s. 29.213.
29.216 29.216 Nonresident archer hunting license.
29.216(1)(1)Issuance. A nonresident archer hunting license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to any nonresident applying for this license.
29.216(2) (2)Authorization. The nonresident archer hunting license authorizes the hunting of all game, except bear, wild turkey and fur-bearing animals, during the open season for the hunting of that game with a bow and arrow. This license authorizes hunting with a bow and arrow only unless hunting with a crossbow is authorized by a Class A, Class B or Class C permit issued under s. 29.193 (2).
29.216(3) (3)Deer tag and back tag. The department shall issue to each person who is issued a nonresident archer hunting license a deer tag and a back tag.
29.216 History History: 1983 a. 27; 1985 a. 270; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27; 1997 a. 248 ss. 277 to 280; Stats. 1997 s. 29.216; 1997 a. 249 s. 33; 1999 a. 32.
29.219 29.219 Resident fishing licenses.
29.219(1) (1)Fishing license requirement; exceptions.
29.219(1)(a)(a) Requirement. Except as specifically provided otherwise by another section of this chapter, no resident may fish in the waters of this state unless the person has a valid resident fishing license or unless the person has a valid approval which authorizes fishing or entitles the holder to the rights and privileges of a fishing license.
29.219(1)(b) (b) Exception; residents under 16 years of age and certain senior citizens.
29.219(1)(b)1.1. No fishing license is required for any resident under the age of 16 years to fish for fish subject to all other provisions of law.
29.219(1)(b)2. 2. No fishing license is required for any resident born before January 1, 1927, to fish subject to all other provisions of law.
29.219(1)(c) (c) Exception; residents using nets for nongame fish. No fishing license is required for any resident to set, place or use any landing net, dip net, minnow seine or minnow dip net in order to fish for fish other than game fish.
29.219(2) (2)Annual fishing license.
29.219(2)(a)(a) The department shall issue a resident annual fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any resident who applies for this license.
29.219(2)(b) (b) A resident annual fishing license issued to any resident who is 16 or 17 years of age shall be issued at the reduced fee under s. 29.563 (3) (a) 4.
29.219(2)(c) (c) A resident annual fishing license issued to any resident who is a member of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King or at the facilities operated by the department of veterans affairs under s. 45.385 shall be issued at no charge.
29.219(3) (3)Two-day sports fishing license.
29.219(3)(a)(a) Issuance. The department shall issue a resident 2-day sports fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any resident who applies for this license.
29.219(3)(b) (b) Authorization. Unless otherwise specifically prohibited, a resident 2-day sports fishing license only authorizes fishing in outlying trout and salmon waters, as defined in s. 29.191 (5) (a).
29.219(3)(c) (c) Use of fees. The department shall deposit receipts from the sale of resident 2-day sports fishing licenses under this subsection in the conservation fund. The department shall credit 50% of these receipts to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (ku).
29.219(4) (4)Husband and wife resident licenses. A combined husband and wife resident fishing license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to residents applying for this license. This license confers upon both husband and wife the privileges of resident fishing licenses.
29.228 29.228 Nonresident fishing licenses.
29.228(1) (1)Fishing license requirement; exceptions.
29.228(1)(a)(a) Requirement. Except as otherwise specifically provided under this chapter, no nonresident may fish in the waters of this state unless the person has a nonresident fishing license.
29.228(1)(b) (b) Exception; nonresidents under 16 years of age. No fishing license is required for a nonresident under the age of 16 years to fish with a hook and line or a rod and reel for fish of any variety, subject to all other conditions, limitations and restrictions prescribed in this chapter.
29.228(1)(c) (c) Exception; nonresident obtaining bait. No separate or other fishing license is required for a nonresident who is issued a valid nonresident fishing license to take minnows for bait or smelt for food under the same conditions and rules governing residents but minnows or smelt taken by a nonresident may not be sold, traded or bartered in any manner.
29.228(2) (2)Annual fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident annual fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.
29.228(3) (3)Fifteen-day license. The department shall issue a nonresident 15-day fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.
29.228(4) (4)Four-day fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident 4-day fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.
29.228(5) (5)Annual family fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident annual family fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license. This license entitles the husband, wife and any minor children to fish under this license.
29.228(6) (6)Fifteen-day family fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident 15-day family fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license. This license entitles the husband, wife and any minor children to fish under this license.
29.228(7) (7)Two-day sports fishing license.
29.228(7)(a)(a) Issuance. The department shall issue a nonresident 2-day sports fishing license, subject to s. 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.
29.228(7)(b) (b) Authorization. Unless otherwise specifically prohibited, a nonresident 2-day sports fishing license only authorizes fishing in outlying trout and salmon waters, as defined in s. 29.191 (5) (a).
29.228(7)(c) (c) Use of fees. The department shall deposit receipts from the sale of nonresident 2-day sports fishing licenses under this subsection in the conservation fund. The department shall credit 50% of these receipts to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (ku).
29.229 29.229 Fishing approvals issued by the Lac du Flambeau band.
29.229(1)(1)Definitions. In this section:
29.229(1)(a) (a) "Band" means the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
29.229(1)(b) (b) "Reservation" means the territory within the boundaries of the Lac du Flambeau reservation that were in existence on April 10, 1996.
29.229(2) (2)Authorization for issuance. The band may issue one or more types of fishing approvals that are equivalent to one or more of the the following types of approvals by authorizing the same types of fishing by the same persons and in the same bodies of water:
29.229(2)(a) (a) Nonresident annual fishing licenses.
29.229(2)(b) (b) Nonresident 15-day fishing licenses.
29.229(2)(c) (c) Nonresident 4-day fishing licenses.
29.229(2)(d) (d) Nonresident annual family fishing licenses.
29.229(2)(e) (e) Nonresident 15-day family fishing licenses.
29.229(2)(f) (f) Nonresident 2-day sports fishing licenses.
29.229(2)(g) (g) Resident annual fishing licenses.
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