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10. Effect on Small Business (initial regulatory flexibility analysis):
Impacts on small businesses as a result of this rule will be minimal, as the proposed regulations will continue to allow catfish and rough fish to be harvested through the new methods and will not significantly impact current hook and line fishing. These rules are mainly applicable to individual anglers and impose no compliance or reporting requirements for small business, nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule.
11. Agency Contact Person:
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov, 608-316-0080
12. Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Written comments may be submitted at the public hearings, by regular mail, fax or email to:
Meredith Penthorn
Department of Natural Resources
P.O Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707
608-316-0080
Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov
Written comments may also be submitted to the Department at DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov.
Hearing dates and the comment submission deadline are to be determined.
Section 1   NR 20.05 (5m) is created to read:
20.05 General restrictions. (5m) Take catfish by hand with the aid of or while in possession of artificial nests or spawning boxes, ropes, gaffes, hooks, grapples or similar equipment for snagging catfish, or breathing devices including but not limited to snorkeling or SCUBA gear.
Section 2   NR 20.09 (2) and (3) are amended to read:
20.09 Spearing restrictions. (2) Use, possess, or control any bow, spear, or similar device from sunset to sunrise while on the waters or on the banks or shores of any waters except as authorized in s. NR 20.20, and that a bow and arrow or crossbow may be possessed and used for spearing rough fish or catfish from sunset to sunrise during the open season for spearing rough fish, except on waters with a closed season for taking catfish.
(3) Spear any game fish except that flathead and channel catfish may be taken with a bow and arrow or crossbow during the open season for taking catfish with a bow and arrow or crossbow on waters specified in s. NR 20.20, and white bass, yellow bass, rock bass, panfish and bullheads may be speared while skin diving or scuba diving during the open season for rough fish spearing on waters specified in s. NR 20.20, provided that the season for white bass, yellow bass, rock bass, panfish and bullheads is also open on the same water. Daily bag limits and size restrictions specified in s. NR 20.20 for catfish, white bass, yellow bass, rock bass, panfish and bullheads also apply.
Section 3   NR 20.15 (5) and (6) are created to read:
20.15 Authorized methods. (5) Take catfish with a bow and arrow or crossbow during the open season for spearing rough fish on waters specified in s. NR 20.20, except that catfish may not be taken on those waters with closed seasons or those waters established as fish refuges under ch. NR 26.
(6) Take catfish by hand from June 1 through August 31 on all waters except those waters with closed seasons or those waters established as fish refuges under ch. NR 26.
Section 4   NR 20.20 (5) (b) 1. c. and d. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(5) BROWN (For species or waters not listed, including Green Bay and its tributaries not specified in this subsection, see sub. (73)).
(b) Catfish
1. Fox river upstream from DePere dam
c. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
d. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
2. All other waters except Green Bay and its tributaries
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 5   NR 20.20 (6)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(6) BUFFALO (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Buffalo river from the state highway 37 bridge and the Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 6   NR 20.20 (11)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
20.20 County and statewide table.
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(11) COLUMBIA (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Lower Wisconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam to the railroad bridge at Sauk City
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
First Saturday in May to November 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 7   NR 20.20 (12)(a) 1. b. and c. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(12) CRAWFORD (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Kickapoo river from 200 feet below the Gays Mills dam downstream to the Wisconsin river, Lower Wisconsin river
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
2. Lower Wisconsin river
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 8   NR 20.20 (13)(b) 1. b. and c. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(13) DANE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(b) Catfish
1. Lower Wisconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam downstream to the railroad bridge at Sauk City
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
First Saturday in May to November 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
2. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from the railroad bridge at Sauk City
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 9   NR 20.20 (17) (a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(17) DUNN (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Chippewa river
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 10   NR 20.20 (18)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(18) EAU CLAIRE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Chippewa river downstream from the dam in Eau Claire
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 11   NR 20.20 (22)(a) 1. b. and c. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(22) GRANT (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Lower Wisconsin river
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
2. Blue river from the state highway 133 bridge downstream to the Wisconsin river, Grant river from Porters bridge on state highway 35 downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks, Platte river, from the state highway 81 bridge downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks.
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 12   NR 20.20 (23)(a) 1. c. and d. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(23) GREEN (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Pecatonica river
c. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
d. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
2. All other waters
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 13   NR 20.20 (24)(a) 1. b. and c. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(24) GREEN LAKE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. All waters
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
2. Fox river 500 feet above the first dam upstream from Princeton to Wicks Landing at Fox River Drive only
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
Section 14   NR 20.20 (25)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(25) IOWA (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Lower Wisconsin river
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 15   NR 20.20 (27) (b) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(27) JACKSON (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(b) Catfish
1. Black river from the U.S. highway 12 bridge in the city of Black River Falls downstream
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 16   NR 20.20 (32)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(32) LA CROSSE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Black river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 17   NR 20.20 (33)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(33) LAFAYETTE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. East Branch Pecatonica river, Pecatonica river (west branch) downstream from U.S. highway 151
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 18   NR 20.20 (39)(b) 1. b. and c. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(39) MARQUETTE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(b) Catfish
1. All waters
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
2. Fox river 500 feet above the first dam upstream from Princeton to Wicks Landing at Fox River Drive in Green Lake county
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
Saturday nearest May 20 to September 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None except for flathead catfish, which is 30 but the possession of flathead catfish from 36 to 42 is prohibited.
Section 19   NR 20.20 (42)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(42) MONROE (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Black River
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 20   NR 20.20 (47)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(47) PEPIN (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Chippewa river downstream to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad tracks
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 21   NR 20.20 (53)(a) 1. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(53) RICHLAND (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Lower Wisconsin river
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
Section 22   NR 20.20 (56)(a) 1. b. and c. and 2. b. and c. are created to read:
County and Species
Waters
Authorized Methods
Open Season (both dates inclusive)
Daily bag limit
Minimum Length or Other Size Restrictions (Inches)
(56) SAUK (For species or waters not listed, see sub. (73)).
(a) Catfish
1. Lower Wisconsin river from the Prairie du Sac dam downstream to the railroad bridge at Sauk City
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
First Saturday in May to November 30
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
2. Lower Wisconsin river downstream from railroad bridge at Sauk City
b. Bow and arrow, crossbow
During the open season for spearing rough fish
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
c. By hand
June 1 to August 31
5 channel, 1 flathead
None
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