NR 19.71 (13) "Wildlife rehabilitation advisory committee council" means a group of volunteers appointed by the secretary or secretary's designee to advise and provide recommendations about wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife health, and captive wildlife to the department.
Section 6. NR 19.72 (2) (Note) and (4) (Note) are created to read:
NR 19.72 (2) Note: Deer rehabilitation information can be found at http://dnr.wi.gov/ or will be available upon request at DNR Service Centers, by writing the Bureau of Wildlife Management, PO Box 7921, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI 53707−7921. The rehabilitation of skunks is prohibited under s. NR 1.18 (3) (c). The possession and rehabilitation of species which are listed as threatened or endangered as established in s. NR 27.03 requires authorization from the Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation. Pursuant to ss. 169.085 and 169.11 (1) (b), Stats., the department does not allow rehabilitation of wolves or wolf-dog hybrids. (4) Note: Birds held under falconry licensing are private property, do not meet the definition of ‘wild animal’ per s. 169.01 (30m) stats., and thus care and treatment is not authorized per wildlife rehabilitation licensing authority. Section 6m. NR 19.72 (6) is amended to read:
NR.19.72 (6): This license does not authorize the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in s. 453.02 (6), s. 89, Stats. Section 7. NR 19.73 (1) (d) and (e) (Note) and (2) (a) 1m. are created to read:
NR 19.73 (1) (d) Species. The department shall list on the license the species authorized for rehabilitation by a basic or an advanced licensee.
(e) Species additions. No person may have a species added to their license unless all of the following have occurred:
1. The licensee has submitted to the department a caging report as required under s. NR 19.76 (2m), pictures of pens and enclosures, and documentation indicating the licensee’s rehabilitation experience and knowledge with the new species. For migratory birds, experience and knowledge with the new species shall include at least 100 hours of hands-on experience gained within the previous two years and 25 of those hours may be fulfilled by participation in seminars or courses relating to the new species. For species which are not migratory birds, the department may establish that less experience and knowledge is needed. The department may require that licensees demonstrate specific experience and knowledge of species that it determines to be sensitive or difficult to rehabilitate. 2. The department has reviewed and approved the addition.
3. An additional facility inspection to determine compliance with standards established under s. NR 19.77 has been conducted if the department has determined such an inspection is necessary. 4. For a basic licensee modification, the licensee possesses a sponsorship agreement with an advanced licensee.
Note: The department is advised by the wildlife rehabilitation advisory council established under NR 19.71 (13) which develops recommendations for appropriate minimum requirements for experience and knowledge when adding new species to a license and the list of species sensitive or difficult to rehabilitate.
(2) (a) 1m. Submit a completed license application that describes prior wildlife rehabilitation and animal care experience to the department.
Section 8. NR 19.73 (2) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
NR 19.73 (2) (d) Volunteers. Volunteers may assist basic licensees with the rehabilitation of wildlife if all of the following requirements are met:
1. Basic licensees have completed one full year of licensed wildlife rehabilitation before volunteers may be authorized to assist with wildlife rehabilitation activities.
2. All volunteer information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the department by the licensee.
3. The department is notified quarterly, by the licensee, of any changes to their list of volunteers and any changes in contact information of the licensee’s volunteers.
4. Volunteers only provide basic care to species identified on the basic license.
5. Volunteers only operate at the facility of the licensee and under the direct supervision of the basic licensee.
6. Licensees accept responsibility for the actions and activities of volunteers and shall be responsible for any violations by volunteers in violation of this chapter or Ch. 169 Stats. (e) Subpermittees. A basic license holder shall not list subpermittees on the license holder’s license.
Section 9. NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1. is amended to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1. NR 19.73(3)(a)Possess a basic evaluation form signed by the applicant's advanced licensee sponsor or sponsors and consulting veterinarian or veterinarians stating that the applicant has been a licensed basic rehabilitator for a minimum of 2 years and has satisfactorily engaged in the practice of wildlife rehabilitation.
Section 10. NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1m., 2m., and (c) (Note) are created to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (a) 1m. Submit a completed license application form that describes prior wildlife rehabilitation experience to the department.
2m. Pass an examination meeting the requirements of s. NR 19.75. (c) Note: Injectable euthanasia requires a controlled substances special use authorization (SUA). Reference the State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board information.
Section 11. NR 19.73 (3) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (d) Volunteers. Volunteers may assist advanced licensees with the rehabilitation of wildlife if all of the following requirements are met:
1. All volunteer information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the department by the licensee.
2. The department is notified quarterly, by the licensee, of any changes to the licensee’s list of volunteers and any changes in contact information of their volunteers.
3. Volunteers only provide basic care to species identified on the advanced license.
4. Volunteers only operate at the facility of the licensee and under the direct or indirect supervision of the advanced licensee.
5. Licensees accept responsibility for the actions and activities of volunteers and shall be responsible for any violations by volunteers in violation of this chapter or Ch. 169 Stats. Section 12. NR 19.73 (3) (e) is created to read:
NR 19.73 (3) (e). Subpermittees. Subpermittees may be authorized to assist with the rehabilitation of wildlife in a limited capacity under the authority of an advanced licensee’s license and subject to the restrictions of basic licensees under sub. (2) if all of the following requirements are met:
1. Subpermittees may only admit animals directly from the advanced licensee.
2. No subpermittee may perform euthanasia or advanced medical treatments or procedures.
3. All subpermittee information including name, address, and telephone number has been provided to the Department.
4. Advanced licensees notify the department quarterly of any changes to their lists of subpermittees and any changes in contact information of their subpermittees.
5. Subpermittees are listed on all of the advanced licensee’s permits and licenses by the species for which the subpermittees provide rehabilitation care.
6. Subpermittees operating at a location other than the advanced licensee’s facility retain a copy of the advanced licensee’s license which shall be provided to a department agent upon request.
