Wisconsin Legislature: Game

Indian gaming establishment re proposed location on certain Indian lands: Governor may not concur with U.S. Secretary of the Interior's decision unless the legislature first concurs by joint resolution - AB461

Indian gaming receipts appropriations: use for wastewater treatment at Jackson Correctional Institution, aid to certain schools and Beloit College, Arts Board grants, grants for Town of Swiss and St. Croix Band of Chippewa, and compulsive gambling awareness [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Indian gaming and compacts"] - AB100

Lottery and gaming property tax credit: eligible person may apply for the credit for any of the previous three years under certain conditions - AB1099

Lottery and gaming property tax credit: eligible person may apply for the credit for any of the previous three years under certain conditions - SB593

School levy property tax credit and lottery and gaming property tax credit distribution revised - AB670

School levy property tax credit and lottery and gaming property tax credit distribution revised - SB431

Video gaming devices and pari-mutuel racetrack licensing [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1430m, o, 2422b-2423o, 9101 (9r), 9401 (2q)] - AB100

Wisconsin Bear Hunters' Association, Inc.: DNR to issue two certificates for Class A bear hunting licenses re raffle prizes; proceeds for bear management and research [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 565g] - AB100

Animal condemnation re BSE or CWD: disease indemnity revision [Sec. 1753-1755] - AB100

Conservation fund: transfers from environmental and recycling funds re management of fish and wildlife sources [A.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 9235 (3m), (4m)] - AB100

Conservation warden authority to kill certain dogs injuring wildlife: statutory reference corrected (remedial legislation) - SB560

Cougar removed from ``fur-bearing animals" definition re nonresident fur-bearing animal hunting license (remedial legislation) - SB558

CWD provisions re transportation, possession, control, storage, and disposal of cervid carcass regulated; provide tissue samples of wild animals to DNR; allow shooting of deer from certain vehicles in CWD control zones; DNR and DATCP agreements with operators of landfills, meat processing facilities, or wastewater treatment facilities; exemption from deer hunting license in CWD control zones - AB609

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - AB345

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - SB179

Deer farm that is located in two states: exemption from having entire area fenced created if certain requirements are met; CWD provision - AB1209

Deer farm that is located in two states: exemption from having entire area fenced created if certain requirements are met; CWD provision - SB719

Feeding of deer prohibition re counties where domestic or wild animals have been confirmed to be positive for CWD: time frame for confirmation revised - AB820

Fencing requirements for farm-raised deer: DATCP to promulgate rules; DNR authority eliminated - AB420

Recycling fund transfers to general fund [Sec. 9235 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: demonstration grant and wildlife damage claims and abatement transfers, 9235 (1f), (1g)] - AB100

Shining wild animals while hunting prohibition: exception expanded to include coyotes - AB93

Shooting at farm-raised deer or captive wild animals without being physically in possession of the weapon prohibited [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, operating or providing a facility also prohibited] - AB179

Shooting at farm-raised deer or captive wild animals without being physically in possession of the weapon prohibited - SB207

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266 - AR38

Veterinary license required re castration of dogs, cats, and horses [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, animals changed to ``certain livestock"] - AB218

Wildlife damage abatement: person receiving assistance but not claim payment is not required to open property to hunting [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, expanded to include abatement re removal of wild animals from certain lands] - AB166

Wildlife violator compact [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.2: surcharge provision added; A.Amdt.3: law enforcement officers to serve citations] - AB26

Wildlife violator compact - SB33

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season [A.Amdt.1: ``night" changed to 30 minutes after sunset and before sunrise] - AB117

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season - SB66

Compound bows used for hunting: exemption from minimum draw weight requirement under certain condition - AB286

Cougar removed from ``fur-bearing animals" definition re nonresident fur-bearing animal hunting license (remedial legislation) - SB558

CWD provisions re transportation, possession, control, storage, and disposal of cervid carcass regulated; provide tissue samples of wild animals to DNR; allow shooting of deer from certain vehicles in CWD control zones; DNR and DATCP agreements with operators of landfills, meat processing facilities, or wastewater treatment facilities; exemption from deer hunting license in CWD control zones - AB609

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - AB345

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - SB179

Deer hunting license and hunting season revisions re muzzle-loading firearms, issuance of carcass tags, archer hunting license, payment to issuing agent for using the statewide automated issuing system, and statutorily required special deer hunt for young hunters; sunset provision - AB1129

Deer hunting: persons who hold certain licenses and own certain number of acres in a parcel of land or land with a public snowmobile corridor are issued a second deer carcass tag - AB1125

Deer hunting with muzzle-loading firearm: DNR to establish annual hunting season - AB633

Deer hunting without a license and with aid of artificial light or airplane: penalties changed to forfeitures plus license revocation; antlerless deer provision added - AB381

DNR educational programs re hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation: use of unclaimed, seized, or confiscated property or weapons authorized; proceeds of the sale of skins prepared in trapper education program credited to trapper education fund; resale of confiscated fish and game revised - AB842

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, license or permit holder may designate a person who can designate a minor to exercise the privilege] - AB384

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license - SB189

Feeding of deer prohibition re counties where domestic or wild animals have been confirmed to be positive for CWD: time frame for confirmation revised - AB820

Firearm, bow, or crossbow: requirements for placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle revised - SB442

Firearm in the possession of person under age 18 who is in compliance with hunting laws: short-barreled shotgun and short-barreled rifle prohibited; provision for adults who sell, loan, or give firearms to certain persons under age 18 (remedial legislation) - SB562

Hunter and bow hunter education courses: fees permitted [Sec. 236, 237, 657; A.Sub.Amdt.1: emergency rule authority, 9135 (4q)] - AB100

Hunting and firearm possession and control by persons under age 16: regulations revised re accompaniment by parent or guardian, 10- and 11-year-olds, and target practice - AB586

Hunting or trapping permits: deferral for qualified, active members of the armed forces created [S.Amdt.1: national guard added] - AB178

Hunting, trapping, or fishing license (noncommercial): U.S. armed forces member stationed in this state considered a resident - AB523

Pelts prepared during trapper education program instruction: proceeds from sales credited to the trapper education fund - AB724

School forest: school board may allow hunting; conditions and DNR duties specified - AB719

Shining wild animals while hunting prohibition: exception expanded to include coyotes - AB93

Shooting at farm-raised deer or captive wild animals without being physically in possession of the weapon prohibited [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, operating or providing a facility also prohibited] - AB179

Shooting at farm-raised deer or captive wild animals without being physically in possession of the weapon prohibited - SB207

Special distinguishing registration plates for enthusiasts of hunting and fishing for sport and recreation created; fee and plate color provisions - SB209

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266 - AR38

Trapping license for nonresidents created; limitations and preference provisions - AB131

Trespass law exemption for retrieval of hunting dogs created - AB663

Trespass law violations by persons engaged in outdoor recreational or natural resources activities: DNR authority expanded; court may revoke or suspend hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and other approvals; surcharge, ATV and snowmobile operation, and citations mailed to persons outside the state provisions - AB409

Trespass law violations re hunting and fishing: DNR and its wardens authorized to enforce; hunting and fishing trespass surcharge and forfeiture created - AB279

Wildlife damage abatement: person receiving assistance but not claim payment is not required to open property to hunting [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, expanded to include abatement re removal of wild animals from certain lands] - AB166

Wildlife violator compact [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.2: surcharge provision added; A.Amdt.3: law enforcement officers to serve citations] - AB26

Wildlife violator compact - SB33

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

Conservation patron license: age range for minors revised [Sec. 581] - AB100

Conservation patron licensee under age 18 made ineligible for free admission to state parks and recreation areas or for receipt of free magazine subscription [Sec. 542, 547, 584-586, 9335 (1)] - AB100

Deer hunting license and hunting season revisions re muzzle-loading firearms, issuance of carcass tags, archer hunting license, payment to issuing agent for using the statewide automated issuing system, and statutorily required special deer hunt for young hunters; sunset provision - AB1129

Deer hunting without a license and with aid of artificial light or airplane: penalties changed to forfeitures plus license revocation; antlerless deer provision added - AB381

Discharging a firearm in the direction of an electric transmission facility prohibited [A.Amdt.1: telecommunications added, ``transmission facility" definition] - AB748

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, license or permit holder may designate a person who can designate a minor to exercise the privilege] - AB384

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license - SB189

Firearm and hunting revisions re possession by minor under age 12, persons accompanying minors possessing a firearm or while hunting, small game hunting license for nonresident minors under age 16; hunter education certificates from other states or countries allowed and revision re eligibility of persons under age 12 to apply for a deeer hunting license; possession of firearm in school permitted for hunter education program; DNR provisions re use of seized or unclaimed property, trapper education program funding, and arrow tips on crossbows - AB724

Hunter education certificate of accomplishment requirement for hunting approval: exception for certain certificate from another state or country - AB800

Hunting and firearm possession and control by persons under age 16: regulations revised re accompaniment by parent or guardian, 10- and 11-year-olds, and target practice - AB586

Hunting and fishing fees and wildlife damage surcharge increased; approval changes re lake sturgeon and hunting of turkey, grouse, or woodcock [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Natural resource"] - AB100

Hunting approval re wild turkey, Canada goose, hunter's choice, and special deer hunting permits: DNR allowed to issue to residents on active military service outside the state but on furlough or leave within the state - AB1190

Hunting approvals and fishing licenses: nonresident child of a resident to pay same fees as a resident - AB410

Hunting approvals and fishing licenses: nonresident child of a resident to pay same fees as a resident - SB196

Hunting mentorship program created, hunter education program and restrictions on firearm possession by persons under age 16 provisions; placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm prohibition exceptions; minimum age reduced for obtaining certain dog training licenses - AB677

Hunting minimum age lowered; DNR camping fee waived for certain groups; fishing license exemption; qualified landowner preference for special deer hunting permits revised - SB26

Hunting or trapping permits: deferral for qualified, active members of the armed forces created [S.Amdt.1: national guard added] - AB178

Hunting, trapping, or fishing license (noncommercial): U.S. armed forces member stationed in this state considered a resident - AB523

Pheasant hunting permit re certain pheasant stocked land under DNR control: fee authorized [Sec. 227, 566, 613-615, 654, 655, 9135 (1), 9435 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: stocked land provision removed, pheasant stamp revenues use re wild pheasant population, new continuing appropriation for stocking and propagation on DNR lands, 226r, 567d, g, 9435 (1q), deletes 566, 613-615, 654, 655, 9135 (1), 9435 (1)] - AB100

Resident deer hunting license issued to certain armed forces members without any fees - AB355