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WI Natural Resources Board May 2017

This document presents the adoption recommendation for the wildlife management and fisheries rule proposals, including modifications after hearings. The proposals cover various topics such as possession of shotgun slugs, use of different sizes of shot, handgun barrel length requirements, and more. The recommendations also address specific issues like the Wolf river waterfowl closed area, the Van Loon beaver and otter trapping closed area, and the Theresa marsh wildlife refuge size reduction. The adoption of these proposals will have implications for hunting and fishing regulations in Wisconsin.

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WI Natural Resources Board May 2017

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  1. WI Natural Resources BoardMay 2017 2.B.1. - Adoption of WM-03-17, Wildlife Management’s Spring Hearing Rule Proposals 2.B.1. Scott Loomans, Policy Analyst

  2. Modifications after hearings The Department is not recommending adoption of questions 5 through 10 which would have: 5. Repealed a prohibition on the possession of shotgun slugs at certain times while hunting, 6. Repealed restrictions on the possession and use of certain sizes of shot for hunting species other than migratory birds, 7. Eliminated minimum hand gun barrel length requirements. 8. Allowed the use of .410 slugs for deer hunting, 9. Repealed a requirement to use air guns of at least .17 caliber for hunting small game and, 10. Replaced the repealed provisions with a general requirement to use weapons and ammunition that are reasonably capable of reducing an animal to possession. 2.B.1. Scott Loomans, Policy Analyst

  3. Discussion • 16. Recommend eliminating the Wolf river waterfowl closed area. Winnebago Yes, 51; No, 39 • 17. Eliminate the Van Loon beaver and otter trapping closed area. La Crosse Yes, 38; No, 24 Trempealeau Yes, 16; No, 11 2.B.1. Scott Loomans, Policy Analyst

  4. Discussion • 18. Recommend reducing the size of the Theresa marsh wildlife refuge. Dodge Yes, 43; No, 36 Wash. Yes, 68; No, 38 Fond. Yes, 31; No, 21 Ozaukee Yes, 23; No, 18 Sheb. Yes, 60; No, 31 Five County Total: Yes, 225; No, 144 61% support 2.B.1. Scott Loomans, Policy Analyst

  5. Recommendation That the board adopt wildlife management’s 2017 spring hearing rule proposals, board order WM-03-17 2.B.1. Scott Loomans, Policy Analyst

  6. WI Natural Resources BoardMay 2017 • The Department is recommending: 2.B.2. - Adoption of WM-02-17, Migratory Bird hunting seasons 2.B.2. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  7. WI Natural Resources BoardMay 2017 • The Department is recommending 2.B.3. - Adoption of FH-10-16, Fisheries Management’s Spring Hearing Rule Proposals 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  8. 19. Motor Trolling Modifications after hearings 65 Counties 3 “lines”/angler 7 Counties 1 ”line”/angler (3 “lines”/boat) Including Sawyer County except on 7 water bodies which would have 3 “lines”/angler 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  9. Evaluation of Trolling 2014-2016 WDNR Conducted Angler Creel Surveys on 35 Lakes open to trolling in Northern WI • 11,511 angler interviews • Overall, 11% of anglers trolled (<0.5% row) • Trolling increased from May (8%) to Oct. (11%) • Musky - 10% of effort; 13% of catch • Walleye - 13% of effort; 12% catch; 8% harvest • Angler Catch and Harvest Rates (fish/h) were similar for trolling and casting. 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  10. Modifications after hearings • 28. Quality bass management on 5 Douglas County lakes (18” size, 1 fish bag for smallmouth and no size, 5 fish bag for largemouth bass) Ayes, 10; Noes, 29 Recommend removing Lake Nebagamon 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  11. Discussion • 22. SE WI Walleyes, 3 fish bag and 18 inch size limit • Not supported in Sheboygan 45/46, and Washington 44/59 counties • Supported in Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Racine, Rock, Walworth and Waukesha counties and 69% support statewide • Recommend adoption, result in consistent regulations regionally 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  12. Discussion • 24. Sawyer County – Eliminate length limit and increase bag to 5 trout on Beaver and Maple creeks, Maple springs, and Buckhorn creek and springs. Not supported by statewide vote, tied locally and we recommend approvingbased on discussions with local delegates. 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  13. Discussion • 50 inch muskellunge size limit on the Holcombe flowage Not supported in Rusk where a small portion is located, 5/21 • Quality bass management, 18 inch size limit and 1 fish bag limit Not supported in Lincoln (Bass and Long lakes), 12/28 Statewide support of 70% 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

  14. Recommendation Adoption of Fisheries Management’s Spring Hearing Rule Proposals, Board Order FH-10-16 2.B.3. Scott Loomans, Fisheries Policy Analyst

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