NR 45.04(3)(u)
(u)
Paintball. Except when authorized by the department, no person may engage in an activity involving the use of paintball guns, paint markers or discharge of similar devices on any lands subject to this chapter.
NR 45.04(3)(v)
(v)
Campfires. On state properties where legally authorized campfires may be built, wood that is both dead and down may be gathered from upland areas of the property for campfire use on the property without the need for a forest product permit. Driftwood or other dead and down wood located below the ordinary high watermark of the Willow, Turtle Flambeau, Rainbow, or Chippewa flowage is considered a natural feature that may not be removed or destroyed without written authorization from the department.
NR 45.04(3)(w)
(w)
Trail cameras. A person may place and leave trail cameras unattended overnight on department lands when all of the following conditions are met:
NR 45.04(3)(w)1.
1. Trail cameras are permanently and legibly marked in the English language with the name and address or department customer identification number of the operator in a manner that is clearly visible on the outside of the camera without needing to move or adjust the camera.
NR 45.04(3)(w)2.
2. Placement, use, or installation of the trail camera does not damage vegetation or other department property.
NR 45.04(3)(w)3.
3. The camera's location and entire available field of view is only areas where hunting is allowed and is outside of designated use areas including designated trails, beaches, campgrounds, buildings, roads, water access points, and parking areas.
NR 45.04 Note
Note: The placement of trail cameras on department lands is at the operator's own risk. The department is not responsible for theft of or damage to trail cameras on Wisconsin department of natural resources lands.
NR 45.04(4)(a)
(a) Except as provided in par. (c), no person or organization may advertise, promote or hold or conduct a special event or other special property use without prior written approval from the department.
NR 45.04(4)(am)
(am) Except as provided for special events in par.
(b), a person or organization seeking to engage in special property use shall submit to the department all of the following at least 30 days prior to the first day of use:
NR 45.04(4)(am)1.
1. An application describing the special property use on forms provided by the department.
NR 45.04(4)(am)2.
2. Proof of adequate insurance as determined by the department, if required by the department, with the policy naming the department as additional insured.
NR 45.04(4)(b)
(b) To apply for written approval for a special event, a person or organization seeking to hold a special event shall submit to the department all of the following at least 90 days prior to the event:
NR 45.04(4)(b)1.
1. An application describing the special event on forms provided by the department.
NR 45.04(4)(b)2.
2. Proof of adequate insurance as determined by the department, with the policy naming the department as additional insured.
NR 45.04(4)(c)
(c) The department may waive the requirement to obtain written approval under pars.
(a) and
(b) if the special property use is authorized in an existing agreement with the department or if the use will not result in any of the following:
NR 45.04(4)(c)2.
2. Negative impacts to a unique plant or animal community or geological or cultural features.
NR 45.04(4)(c)3.
3. Costs to the department or additional department staff resources costs incurred as a result of the event.
NR 45.04(4)(c)4.
4. Negative impact to use and enjoyment of the property by others.
NR 45.04(4)(d)
(d) The department may issue written authorization for a special event and other special property use with conditions that it deems necessary to ensure the protection and orderly management of the property.
NR 45.04(4)(e)
(e) The department may modify or terminate written authorization for any special property use at any time if necessary to ensure public safety, protection of state facilities, or protection of natural resources.
NR 45.04(4)(f)
(f) In addition to the fee in s.
NR 45.12 (4) (L), the department may require the person or organization holding a special event or conducting other special property use to compensate the department for, or to restore to the satisfaction of the department, a natural resource or department property that is damaged as a result of the use.
NR 45.04(4)(g)
(g) No person may participate in a special event or other special property use that is not authorized under this section.
NR 45.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1983, No. 336, eff. 1-1-84; am. (2) (a) (intro.) and (c), cr. (3) (k),
Register, December, 1987, No. 384, eff. 1-1-88; emerg. cr. (3) (L), eff. 4-1-88; emerg. cr. (3) (L), eff. 4-1-89; emerg. am. (3) (L), eff. 5-2-89; renum. (3) (h) to be (3) (h) 1. and cr. (3) (h) 2.,
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; am. (1) (c) and (2) (c), cr. (3) (),
Register, March, 1992, No. 435, eff. 4-1-92; r. and recr. (1) (a), (2) (a) and (3) (d), am. (1) (c), (3) (b) and (e), cr. (3) (m),
Register, December, 1993, No. 456, eff. 1-1-94; cr. (1) (d), (2) (a) 3. and (b) 4., r. and recr. (2) (b) 3. and (3) (b),
Register, November, 1995, No. 479, eff. 12-1-95; renum. (3) (k), (L) and (m) to be (3) (j), (k) and (L),
Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; am. (3) (g), cr. (3) (m), (n) and (o),
Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00;
CR 01-011: cr. (1) (e), (3) (p), (r) and (s)
Register April 2002 No. 556, eff. 5-1-02;
CR 03-035: cr. (1), (f), am. (2) (c), (3) (n) and (p), r. and recr. (3) (f)
Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-1-04;
CR 04-092: am. (1) (c), cr. (3) (t)
Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05; emerg. cr. (1) (g), eff. 4-1-06;
CR 06-065: cr. (1) (g)
Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06;
CR 07-026: cr. (2) (a) 4., r. (3) (h)
Register December 2007 No. 624, eff. 1-1-08;
CR 08-011: cr. (3) (u)
Register September 2008 No. 633, eff. 2-1-09;
CR 09-103: r. (1) (g)
Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10;
CR 10-042: cr. (1) (a) 2. and (3) (v), am. (1) (a) 1., (3) (b) and (f) 1., renum. (1) (a) 2. and 3. to be (1) (a) 3. and 4.
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (1) (a) 4. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., and (3) (v) (title) created under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats.,
Register December 2010 No. 660;
CR 11-030: cr. (3) (m) 1.
Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12; correction in numbering in (3) (m) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register February 2012 No. 674;
CR 13-021: am. (1) (a) 1.
Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13;
2013 Wis. Act 295: am. (2) (a) 2., r. (2) (a) 3., cr. (2) (a) 5.
Register May 2014 No. 701, eff. 6-1-14;
CR 16-028: am. (2) (a) 2.
Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17;
CR 16-001: am. (1) (b), (3) (v), cr. (4)
Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17;
CR 23-060: renum. (1) (a) (intro.), 1., 2., 3., 4., (b) to be (1) (a), (1s) (a) 1., 2., (b) 1., 2., (1) (b) 2. (intro.) and am., cr. (1) (b) 1., 2. a. to c., am. (1) (c), (f), cr. (1s) (intro.), (a) 3. to 5., (b) 3., am. (2) (a) (intro.), 4., cr. (2) (a) 6. to 8., (3) (am) 1., 2., am. (3) (b), cr. (3) (d) 3., am. (3) (e), cr. (3) (e) 2., am. (3) (f) 1., 2., (g), renum. (3) (m) 1. to (3) (m) 1. (intro.) and am., cr. (3) (m) 1. b., am. (3) (v), cr. (3) (w), am. (4) (title), (a), cr. (4) (am), am. (4) (b) (intro.), (c) (intro.), cr. (4) (c) 5., am. (4) (d) to (g) Register July 2024 No. 823, eff. 8-1-24; correction in (3) (e), 1. titles made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats., renum. (3) (e) to (3) (e) 1. under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register July 2024 No. 823. NR 45.045(1)(1)
In this section, “firewood” includes limbs, branches, roots, unprocessed logs, slabs with bark, cut firewood and chips.
NR 45.045(2)
(2) No person may possess firewood that originates from any of the following:
NR 45.045(2)(a)
(a) An area more than 10 miles from the campground, or the property itself if there is no campground, to which the firewood will be transported.
NR 45.045(2)(c)
(c) An area, outside of the property where firewood is identified as a carrier of invasive terrestrial invertebrates and plant-disease causing microorganisms, including any of the following:
NR 45.045(2)(c)2.
2. An area quarantined by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection under s.
94.01, Stats.
NR 45.045(2)(c)3.
3. An area quarantined by the U.S. department of agriculture and animal and plant health inspection service under USC 7714 or 7715.
NR 45.045(2)(c)4.
4. An area quarantined by an American Indian tribe within the reservation of the tribe.
NR 45.045(3)
(3) This section does not apply to firewood from sources approved by department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, to dimensional lumber that is debarked, kiln dried and smoothed, or artificial fireplace logs.
NR 45.045(4)
(4) The department may seize and dispose of firewood possessed in violation of this section.
NR 45.045 History
History: CR 09-103: cr.
Register May 2010 No. 653, eff. 6-1-10;
CR 13-080: am. (2) (a), r. (2) (b), renum. (2) (d) to (3), renum. (2) (e) to (4) and am.
Register May 2014 No. 701, eff. 6-1-14;
CR 16-001: am. (1), (2) (c) (intro.)
Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17.
NR 45.046
NR 45.046 Firewood collection for personal use at home. NR 45.046(1)(1) In this section, “firewood” includes limbs, branches, roots, unprocessed logs, slabs with bark, cut firewood, and chips.
NR 45.046(2)
(2) No person may cut, gather, buy, sell, use, transfer, or possess firewood, from any property for use off that property unless the person possesses a valid forest products permit issued by the department authorizing the cutting or gathering. A person required to hold a forest products permit under this sub. shall display the permit upon demand for inspection by the department or its agents.
NR 45.046(3)
(3) The department may impose reasonable conditions on any forest products permit it issues, and may limit or deny a forest products permit if necessary to protect resources or avoid conflict with property management objectives.
NR 45.046(4)
(4) The department may revoke a forest products permit issued under this section for a violation of any condition of the permit, or for otherwise cutting or gathering without authorization. Revocations under this subsection shall apply statewide and be limited to a period not to exceed one year from the date on which the department notifies the authorized person of the revocation. No person may possess or apply for a forest products permit for any property during a period of revocation.
NR 45.046(5)
(5) Firewood collected or gathered under a forest products permit shall be for personal use only, and may not be sold or otherwise exchanged for anything of value. Exceeding the scope of this permit shall be considered a violation of s.
26.05, Stats.
NR 45.046 Note
Note: Under s.
26.05, Stats., no person may cut, remove, or transport raw forest products or direct the cutting, removal, or transportation of raw forest products without the consent of the owner.
NR 45.046 History
History: CR 16-001: cr.
Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17.
NR 45.05(1)(a)1.1. `Generally.' No person may operate any vehicle contrary to any posted traffic sign, traffic control device, or the direction of a traffic control officer.
NR 45.05(1)(a)2.
2. `Speed limit.' No person may operate any vehicle contrary to any posted speed limit, or in excess of 25 miles per hour where no posted speed limit has been established.
NR 45.05(1)(a)3.
3. `Unsafe operation.' No person may operate any vehicle in a negligent, reckless, or careless manner that endangers life, property, or persons.
NR 45.05(1)(a)4.
4. `Disorderly operation.' No person may operate any vehicle in a manner which is unreasonably loud, disruptive, or otherwise interferes with peace, welfare, and safety, including unnecessary spinning or squealing of tires, revving of an engine, or blowing of a horn.
NR 45.05(1)(b)
(b) All vehicles shall stop at department property entrance stations when such stop is ordered by department signs.
NR 45.05(1)(c)
(c) No person may operate or park any vehicle as defined in s.
340.01 (74), Stats., which is required to be registered by law on lands under the management, supervision and control of the department except:
NR 45.05(1)(c)4.
4. As otherwise specifically authorized by law or administrative rule.
NR 45.05(1)(d)
(d) No person may park, stop or leave standing, whether attended or unattended, any vehicle or watercraft:
NR 45.05(1)(d)1.
1. In any manner as to block, obstruct or limit the use of any road, trail, waterway or winter sport facility, or
NR 45.05(1)(d)2.
2. Outside of any area provided for such purposes when it is practical to use such areas, or
NR 45.05(1)(e)
(e) Any vehicle or watercraft in violation of par.
(d) may be towed off the property and stored at the owner's expense.
NR 45.05(1)(f)
(f) No person may operate a motor vehicle as defined in s.
340.01 (35), Stats., off highways and parking lots while under the influence of an intoxicant or a controlled substance.
NR 45.05(1)(g)
(g) No person may operate a motor vehicle as defined in s.
340.01 (35), Stats., off highways and parking lots without a valid driver's license issued by this or another state or province, except for off-highway motorcycles in areas authorized for off-highway motorcycles.
NR 45.05(1)(h)
(h) No person may operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle off the developed portion of a designated all-terrain vehicle trail.
NR 45.05(1)(i)
(i) Electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in s.
340.01 (15pm), Stats., are prohibited on department lands except where authorized in the property master plan or posted open for their use.
NR 45.05(2)
(2) Abandoned vehicles. No person may leave any vehicle unattended without prior departmental approval for more than 48 hours under such circumstances as to cause the vehicle to reasonably appear to have been abandoned. An abandoned vehicle shall constitute a public nuisance.
NR 45.05(3)(a)
(a) Posted notices. Except as provided, no vehicle may be operated on lands and waters under the supervision, management or control of the department unless its use is specifically authorized by posted notice.
NR 45.05(3)(b)
(b) Snowmobile races. No person may conduct or engage in snowmobile races on any lands under the supervision, management or control of the department.
NR 45.05(3)(d)1.1. The department may authorize by permit persons with physical disabilities that affect the person's mobility to use a motorized vehicle as a mode of personal conveyance. The department shall accept proof of disability as required by
28 C.F.R. 35.137 (c) (2). Up to two additional people may occupy the device if their primary purpose is to assist the permittee.
NR 45.05 Note
Note: Wheelchairs used by the physically disabled are not motorized vehicles. Permits must be obtained from the property manager or designee.
NR 45.05(3)(d)2.
2. The department may include reasonable permit conditions to protect safety and resources. No person may violate a condition of a permit issued under this paragraph.
NR 45.05(3)(e)
(e) Bicycles. Except where provided in this chapter, bicycles are prohibited on all department lands except on public highways and areas or trails posted for their use. Bicycles are permitted in all areas, except where posted against such use, on the northern state forests, the Turtle-Flambeau and the Willow flowage scenic waters areas.
NR 45.05(3)(em)1.1. Class 1 and class 3 electric bicycles as defined in s.
340.01 (15ph), Stats., may be operated at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour while the motor is engaged on trails listed in s.
NR 51.73 (1) and subject to this chapter that are otherwise open to bicycles and on specific trails or sections of trails not listed in s.
NR 51.73 (1) that are all of the following:
NR 45.05(3)(em)3.
3. The department may prohibit operation of electric bicycles on specific trails or sections of trails by posted notice. No person may operate an electric bicycle on a trail open to bicycles and posted closed to electric bicycles.
NR 45.05(3)(f)
(f)
Prohibition. No person may operate any bicycle, electric bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, or electric scooter contrary to any posted traffic sign, traffic control device or the direction of a traffic control officer.
NR 45.05(3)(fm)
(fm)
Lighting requirements. No person may operate a bicycle or electric bicycle during hours of darkness as defined in s.
340.01 (23), Stats., on a trail designated under s.
NR 51.73 (1) unless the person or the bicycle or electric bicycle is equipped with a lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front of the person or the bicycle or electric bicycle and a lamp emitting a steady or flashing red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the person or the bicycle or electric bicycle.
NR 45.05(3)(g)
(g) Unsafe operation. No person may ride a bicycle, electric bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, or electric scooter in a careless, negligent, or reckless manner so as to endanger the life, property or persons of others on any lands under the management, supervision and control of the department.
