SECTION 45 establishes that trail cameras are not considered personal property for purposes of the prohibition on storing personal property on department land.
SECTION 46 replaces "dead and down" with "wood that is both dead and down" which may be gathered for campfires.
SECTION 47 establishes the policy for overnight use of trail cameras on department lands, specifying that cameras must be properly marked with the operator’s contact information, that camera placement and use cannot damage vegetation or department property and that cameras cannot be placed in such a way to monitor other property users in certain areas designated for public use.
SECTION 48 utilizes the definitions created in SECTIONS 12 and 18 for special property use and commercial use to allow the department to better address the spectrum of use requests inolving department lands.
SECTION 49 creates requirements for authorization of special property use.
SECTION 50 distinguishes terminology of "special event" and "special property use" consistent with other sections.
SECTION 51 specifies that proposals for special property use that are contrary to statute or administrative code require written authorization
SECTION 52 updates language to "special property use".
SECTION 53 clarifies that no person may operate any vehicle contrary to any posted traffic sign, other traffic control device, or traffic control officer.
SECTION 54 reorganizes and clarifies the default 25 mph speed limit and clarifies prohibition of unsafe operation and disorderly operation.
SECTION 55 repeals the speed limit provision (replaced by SECTION 54).
SECTIONS 56 to 60 update terminology consistent with statute and cross references related to electric bicycles, and reorganizes provisions to accommodate updates to terminology.
SECTION 61 repeals a note that is no longer relevant with the statutory creation of a definition of electric bicycle.
SECTION 62 requires operators of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric scooters to obey posted traffic sign, traffic control device and the direction of a traffic control officer.
SECTION 63 replaces "motor" with "electric" (consistent with statute updates that create a definition of electric bicycle) and prohibits unsafe operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric scooters.
SECTION 64 eliminates rule provisions associated with off-highway motorcycles that are no longer necessary due to the creation of separate off-highway motorcycle program.
SECTION 65 renames the Peshtigo River state forest as the Governor Earl Peshtigo River state forest as directed by the Natural Resources Board at its September 2019 meeting.
SECTION 66 breaks down cumbersome provisions into a more easily readable structure by stating all places that pets are not allowed and allowing additional no pet areas to be determined a the time of master planning. This section also allows the department to establish areas where pets may be allowed on-leash, off-leash, or both but under their owner’s or handler’s verbal control. This will allow the department to provide areas where people can bring pets to recreate and balance the needs of different user groups. This section also requires a leash be a physical leash that is attached to a pet, in areas where pets are allowed but leashes are required.
SECTION 67 specifies that no person may allow a pet on cross-country ski trails that are groomed or being prepared for grooming.
SECTION 68 eliminates the prohibition of pets in observation towers (moved to SECTION 66).
SECTION 69 replaces "family" with "standard" campsite consistent with updated definitions in SECTION 14.
SECTION 70 repeals several property-specific prohibitions that are no longer needed due to the overall revision of pet regulations.
SECTION 71 specifies that all ungulates rather than just equines are prohibited from being on beaches, posted or marked hiking trails, nature trails, picnic areas, non−equine campgrounds, or contrary to posted notice on the northern state forests or the Turtle−Flambeau scenic waters area. These are higher-use public areas on which user conflicts would likely arise with the presence of these animals. This section also expands the rules on riding animals on certain public lands to all equine animals, llamas and alpacas. While these animals are generally prohibited on department lands, they may be ridden or led on public highways, areas open to public vehicle use, areas and trails open to their use, and by permit on field trial areas.
SECTION 72 replaces “horse” with “equine animal” and adds llamas and alpacas to the provision prohibiting a person from recklessly riding or leading an animal on department lands in a way that would risk public health and safety.
SECTION 73 prohibits feeding wildlife in certain high-use areas on department lands. Feeding wildlife in these areas can lead to unsanitary conditions and potentially pose public safety issues relating to human-wildlife conflicts.
SECTION 74 prohibits the use of sky lanterns or airborne paper lanterns in order to reduce fire risks associated with those devices, and prohibits the release of balloons.
SECTION 75 removes "charcoal" from the word grill, adds on docks or piers in waters adjacent to any Great Lakes shoreline zone. This section also includes fire rings on the list of exceptions.
SECTION 76 prohibits shooting bows and crossbows across a campground.
SECTION 77 revises existing regulations at department-managed shooting ranges. Prohibits certain types of targets unless specifically permitted at a range and prohibits being impaired by an intoxicant or other controlled substance while shooting.
SECTION 78 prohibits the use of firearms other than handguns at handgun ranges, prohibits shooting from anywhere other than designated position or firing line, and prohibits armor piercing, tracer, incendiary, and .50 BMG ammunition in order to extend the service of range backstops and reduce closures for maintenance.
SECTION 79 expands an exception from shooting range regulations so that military training can be conducted but both military and law enforcement users will need to arrange with the department before using these ranges.
SECTION 80 clarifies that camping permits are to be obtained where permits are required. Also establishes that camping parties may not move without prior approval from the department and revises the start of camping permits from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. (camping permits will continue to start at 3 p.m.).
SECTIONS 81 to 88 revise camping regulations. An adult must obtain camping permits on behalf of juveniles and is responsible for the juveniles. These sections update terminology consistent with other sections of this rule and clarify that evicted parties are not eligible for refunds. These sections also repeal regulations that are no longer needed and revise cross references. Finally, these sections codify the department’s current policy for campers who do not arrive to occupy a campsite.
SECTIONS 89 to 92 update camping maximum stays for different types of campsites.
SECTION 93 clarifies camping regulations and utilizes new definition for boat-in camping.
SECTION 94 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 95 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 96 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 97 update reservation and other rules for indoor group camps to make them more consistent with other types of camping in the online reservation system. For example, this rule removes the requirement that reservation fees are due in the form of a check or money order. This rule also eliminates the indoor group camp at Big Bay as it no longer exists.
SECTION 98 establishes terms for cancellations and modifications of camping reservations.
SECTION 99 removes Woodman Lake from the electric-only motor restriction for boating, and removes Birch Lake which is no longer a department property and Cruson and Smith lakes from the no motorboat restriction in ch. NR 45. In the absence of these specific restrictions, the standard slow-no-wake restrictions in ch. 30, Stats., would apply to Birch Lake, while Cruson and Smith lakes are moving to the electric-only motor restriction in a subsequent section of this rule. This section also removes Lake Seven from motorboat restrictions under ch. NR 45, as Lake Seven has private shoreline and is therefore not under the exclusive riparian control of the department. SECTION 100 adds the waters of Paradise Valley Wildlife Area except for those waters not under the exclusive riparian control of the department, including the Bark River channel and Beaver Dam Lake, to the electric-only motor restriction for boating. Paradise Wildlife Area contains sensitive habitat for wildlife and the property master plan emphasizes non-motorized recreation. This section also adds Cruson and Smith lakes in Richland County to the electric-only motor restriction for boating, as this designation is more consistent with public recreational uses without the concerns associated with the impacts of gas motors on aquatic habitat. It also corrects the spelling of Cruson.
SECTION 101 removes Mt. Hope Pond from NR 45 boating restrictions, as the pond no longer exists.
SECTIONS 102 and 103 state that air boat use is prohibited on state park lands and waters under the supervision, management, or control of the department within the boundary of state parks, except if posted, and on other properties, air boat use is prohibited on lands and wetlands under the supervision, management or control of the department and is only prohibited on waters under the exclusive riparian control of the department, except if posted authorizing air boats. SECTION 103 also allows air boats to be launched from department-owned launches in waterbodies not restricted elsewhere in ch. NR 45 that have navigable public access, such as through another waterbody or a public right-of-way. All waters within Wisconsin are considered to be under the jurisdiction of the state, so the current language is confusing and does not accurately reflect the intended goal of limiting air boat use on department lands and waterbodies, while aligning with the public trust goals for navigable waterbodies with rights-of-way or points of access that allow public access for different users. SECTION 104 removes specific properties (Richard Bong state recreation area, Point Beach state forest) and property types from fee area requirements to simplify fee area information and locations, which is updated and simplified in SECTIONS 105-120. This section also allows the department to specify designated fee areas by posted notice.
SECTION 105 removes Robinson Creek beach and picnic area from areas in Black River state forest as these no longer exist.
SECTION 106 replaces "family" with "standard" campsite consistent with updates in SECTION 14.
SECTION 107 defines Trade River day use area to include Trade River overflow lot, Brandt Pines recreational trail system parking lot and Sioux Portage group campground, as fee areas at Governor Knowles state forest.
SECTION 108 adds "Governor Earl" to Peshtigo River state forest as directed by the Natural Resources Board at its September 2019 meeting. Also adds "campground" to Old Veteran's Lake to clarify the specific area to which a fee applies.
SECTION 109 adds Point Beach state forest and Kettle Moraine state forest - Pike Lake unit to clarify that they are properties to which the admission fee applies.
SECTION 110 removes “Cambrian Overlook" from "Dells of the Wisconsin River state natural area."
SECTION 111 adds as fee areas Lizard Mound state park, Sauk Prairie state recreation area, Lower Wisconsin state riverway – Mazomanie day use area, Lower Wisconsin state riverway – Blackhawk Ridge day use area, Rock Island state park – Jackson Harbor parking lot and Pewits Nest state natural area.
SECTION 112 replaces "state parks" with "properties" and corrects a property name.
SECTION 113 adds Lakeshore state park to the list of properties that do not require an admission fee.
SECTION 114 corrects property names (for example adds "state park" to applicable properties).
SECTION 115 removes Rock Island from the list of properties that do not require an admission fee (see SECTION 111).
SECTION 116 renumbers a provision to fit into the restructured and simplified admission fee provisions (SECTIONS 105-121).
SECTION 117 repeals provisions that are no longer needed with the changes proposed in SECTIONS 105-121.
SECTION 118 removes "Browntown" from the name of "Cadiz Springs" state recreation area (the name was updated during the property master planning process).
SECTION 119 removes "park and" from "Menominee river recreation area" to be consistent with the property name approved by the Natural Resources Board.
SECTION 120 removes the note, "The correct name is Menominee River state recreation area" as it is no longer needed with the name correction in SECTION 119.
SECTION 121 updates terminology consistent with proposed definitions and clarifies that a trailered vehicle does not need to pay an admission fee if it is not operated in the fee area.
SECTION 122 creates a new provision from language deleted in SECTION 121 that says hang gliders flown or trailered in to Richard Bong state recreation area are not required to pay an admission fee.
SECTION 123 repeals the electrical fee as this amount is set in statute.
SECTIONS 124 to 128 and 130 to 135 update campground names, fees and regulations.
SECTION 129 requires a person that is required to carry a state trail pass to show proof of the trail pass to department personnel.
SECTION 136 clarifies that the department may charge for damages to department property.
SECTION 137 updates a cross-reference to the new collecting section.
SECTION 138 corrects spelling of Pewits Nest and adds Bay City Ridge to the title.
SECTION 139 establishes that no person may enter Bay City Ridge SNA earlier than 30 minutes before sunset and no later than 30 minutes after sunset.
SECTION 140 adds wildlife areas, fishery areas, and northern forests to the provision specifying that taking wild animals from department lands by methods other than hunting, fishing, trapping, crayfish harvest, killing of biting insects, and arthropod study is not allowed. This section also establishes that the department can allow archery hunting for deer and turkeys on portions of the Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest in Waukesha County. Hunting is not currently allowed at the property.
SECTIONS 141 and 142 simplify regulations for camping at the Kinnickinnic delta use area.
SECTION 143 adds Kohler-Andrae state park and Point Beach state forest to the existing provisions for protecting the dunes at Whitefish Dunes state park.
SECTION 144 eliminates rules and regulations established for the use of the Havenwoods state forest in Milwaukee county.
SECTION 145 repeals rules specific to Lakeshore state park.
SECTION 146 allows moorage fees to be determined by the department.
SECTION 147 eliminates boat moorage reservation criteria and daytime fee amounts. This section also eliminates criteria for occupancy related to boat moorage fees and notes that daytime fees apply to all watercraft tied to the dock. This section also permits manager discretion on whether temporary moorage is allowed.
SECTION 148 repeals provisions in order to simplify reservation requirements and increase consistency among all overnight reservations.
SECTION 149 replaces "both" with "each" regarding fees for watercraft that are doubled properly to clarify that each watercraft must pay the fee.
SECTION 150 eliminates rules on rafting.
SECTION 151 updates the list of state trails to include the Great Sauk and Mound View state trails.
SECTIONS 152 and 153 clarify applicability of local zoning ordinances to state agencies.
6. Summary of, and Comparison with, Existing or Proposed Federal Statutes and Regulations:
No federal regulations apply. States have regulatory authority over properties under our management or ownership and state regulations do not conflict with regulations established in the Federal Register. None of these rule changes violate or conflict with the provisions established in the Federal Code of Regulations. These rules would not apply on federally owned or managed properties except where, by agreement, state natural areas have been established on federally owned properties by consent of a federal management authority.
7. If Held, Summary of Comments Received During Preliminary Comment Period and at Public Hearing on the Statement of Scope:
