Chapter NR 13

NR 13.18(1)(b) (b) Lake name and county for which the permit is valid.

NR 13.18(1)(c) (c) Date the permit is valid.

NR 13.18(1)(d) (d) The maximum length in feet of gill net that can be fished by the permittee.

NR 13.18(1)(e) (e) The allowable number of each species for which a tribal quota has been established that the permittee may possess during the day.

NR 13.18(1)(f) (f) The specific mesh size (stretch mesh in inches) of gill net which the permittee is allowed to use.

NR 13.18(1)(g) (g) An appropriate form for reporting the nightly catch to the department.

NR 13.18(1)(h) (h) A unique permit number.

NR 13.18(2) (2) Issuance on walleye lakes. At the request of a tribal member, the department shall issue a daily permit allowing the use of a specified amount of gill net in a specified lake containing walleyes. The permit shall also limit the number of each species for which a tribal quota has been established that may be in possession during that day. The following procedures shall be used when issuing permits for lakes containing walleye.

NR 13.18(2)(a) (a) Permits may only be issued for waters for which cumulative tribal harvest has not exceeded the established TQ and for which the department has determined the average length of the spring walleye population.

NR 13.18(2)(b) (b) The maximum allowable length of gill net in feet which can be set shall be the allowable number of walleyes as shown on the permit multiplied by 10.

NR 13.18(2)(c) (c) The allowable mesh size measured in inches stretch mesh shall be determined from the spring walleye population average length and the following chart:

NR 13.18(2)(d) (d) The department may issue any number of permits for a given lake for each night, but the total number of any species for which a tribal quota has been established when totalled for all permits issued may not exceed the remaining tribal quota for that lake.

NR 13.18(3) (3) Issuance on non-walleye lakes. At the request of a tribal member, the department shall issue a daily permit allowing the use of gill nets in a specified lake. The permit shall limit the number of each species that may be in possession during that day consistent with limits established in s. NR 13.14. The following procedures shall be used when issuing permits:

NR 13.18(3)(a) (a) For species for which a TQ has been established, permits may only be issued for waters for which the cumulative tribal harvest has not exceeded the established TQ.

NR 13.18(3)(b) (b) The department may issue any number of permits for a given lake for each night, but the total number of any species for which a TQ has been established when totalled for all permits issued may not exceed the remaining TQ for that lake.

NR 13.18(4) (4) Gear restrictions. Treaty rights participants shall comply with the following regulations while using gill nets:

NR 13.18(4)(a) (a) All nets shall be marked with a buoy conforming to uniform marking requirements of the U.S. coast guard. In addition, the buoy shall be marked with the name and permit number of the treaty rights participant.

NR 13.18(4)(b) (b) Nets set with a topline within 3 feet of the surface shall be buoyed at 500 foot intervals.

NR 13.18(4)(c) (c) No part of the net may be set in water less than 10 feet in depth.

NR 13.18(4)(d) (d) All crayfish shall be removed from the nets and returned to the water or killed before taking the nets from the water.

NR 13.18(4)(e) (e) Nets may not be set before 5:00 p.m. and shall be completely removed from the water by 10:00 a.m. the following day. No nets may remain in the water other than during these times.

NR 13.18(5) (5) Waters open to gill netting.

NR 13.18(5)(a) (a) Gill nets may be used only in lakes over 1000 acres.

NR 13.18(5)(b) (b) For lakes containing walleye, only those over 1000 acres for which the department has spring fyke net samples to determine the average length of walleyes are open to gill netting. Only the 2 most recent spring sampling periods may be used.

NR 13.18 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91.

NR 13.19 NR 13.19 Reporting and monitoring.

NR 13.19(1) (1) All treaty rights participants fishing by permit shall complete catch reports in the manner required by the department.

NR 13.19(2) (2) If catch reports are not returned, the department may reduce the TQ by the maximum bag limit allowed to the non-reporting permittee.

NR 13.19(3) (3) The department may inspect and measure the catch of all permittees and monitor the setting and lifting of nets.

NR 13.19 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91.

NR 13.195 NR 13.195 Ice fishing with unattended lines.

NR 13.195(1) (1) No treaty rights participant may ice fish with unattended lines except in compliance with the following provisions:

NR 13.195(1)(a) (a) All unattended lines shall have attached a single iron hook with a maximum 1/2 inch point to shank gape;

NR 13.195(1)(b) (b) All unattended lines shall be of a biodegradable material and shall be securely anchored so as not to be dislodged by a hooked fish;

NR 13.195(1)(c) (c) All unattended lines shall be tagged with a valid identification tag obtained from the department indicating the member’s tribal affiliation and tribal identification number;

NR 13.195(1)(d) (d) Any treaty rights participant fishing with unattended lines shall, prior to doing so, inform the department of his or her name, address, phone number, and lakes upon which the participant intends to fish with unattended lines;

NR 13.195(1)(e) (e) Each unattended line shall be checked at least once every 24 hours unless severe weather conditions render it impractical to do so;

NR 13.195(1)(f) (f) No more than a total of 30 attended or unattended lines may be used in no more than 3 lakes at any one time; and

NR 13.195(1)(g) (g) All poles used for unattended lines shall be marked so as to be visible to vehicular traffic.

NR 13.195 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91.

NR 13.196 NR 13.196 Spearing and netting in streams.

NR 13.196(1) (1) The department in conjunction with the Chippewa bands may develop a list of streams and stream segments which have discrete in-stream populations. Upon development of a list, the department may issue permits for these waters pursuant to ss. NR 13.16, 13.17 and 13.18, subject to the requirements of those sections.

NR 13.196(2) (2) Permits shall be issued pursuant to s. NR 13.17 for no more than 4 boats and 12 spearers on any designated stream or stream segment. Treaty rights participants may spear from boats or by wading provided that only the designated landing is used for ingress and egress,

NR 13.196(3) (3) Notwithstanding s. NR 13.14, the following bag limits apply for sturgeon, muskellunge and walleye on designated stream segments:

NR 13.196(3)(a) (a) Sturgeon: one per night per stream (all boats)

NR 13.196(3)(b) (b) Muskellunge: one per boat per night

NR 13.196(3)(c) (c) Walleye: five per night per treaty rights participant

NR 13.196 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91.

subch. III of ch. NR 13 Subchapter III — Hunting and Trapping

NR 13.30 NR 13.30 Restrictions. Subject to the modifications and exceptions in s. NR 13.32 (1) and (2) the following provisions are applicable to treaty rights participants engaged in hunting or trapping:

NR 13.30(1) (1) Statutory provisions.

NR 13.30(1)(a) (a) Section 29.311, Stats. Lead shot shell restrictions.

NR 13.30(1)(b) (b) Section 29.171 (4) (b), Stats. Relating to crossbow permits.

NR 13.30(1)(c) (c) Section 29.177, Stats. Special deer hunting permits. (modified by s. NR 13.38)

NR 13.30(1)(d) (d) Section 29.184, Stats. Bear harvest permits. (modified by s. NR 13.44)

NR 13.30(1)(e) (e) Section 29.109 (2), Stats. Authorization. (modified by s. NR 13.44)

NR 13.30 Note Note: Section 29.109 (2), Stats., was repealed by 1997 Wis. Act 1.

NR 13.30(1)(f) (f) Section 29.059, Stats. Reports of hunters.

NR 13.30(1)(g) (g) Section 29.331 (1), Stats. Tags. (modified by s. NR 13.32)

NR 13.30(1)(h) (h) Section 29.331 (2), Stats. Relating to marking of shipments.

NR 13.30(1)(i) (i) Section 29.331 (3), Stats. Relating to reporting.

NR 13.30(1)(j) (j) Section 29.331 (5), Stats. Relating to molesting of traps.

NR 13.30(1)(k) (k) Section 29.301, Stats. General restrictions on hunting (modified by s. NR 13.32).

NR 13.30(1)(L) (L) Section 29.341, Stats. Duties on accidental shooting.

NR 13.30(1)(m) (m) Section 29.345, Stats. Hunting accident; failure to report.

NR 13.30(1)(n) (n) Section 29.593, Stats. Requirement for certificate of accomplishment to obtain hunting approval for certain persons born on or after January 1, 1973.

NR 13.30(1)(o) (o) Section 29.304, Stats. Restrictions on hunting and use of firearms by persons under 16 years of age.

NR 13.30(1)(p) (p) Sections 29.307, Stats. Hunting with aid of airplane prohibited.

NR 13.30(1)(q) (q) Section 29.314, Stats. Shining animals.

NR 13.30(1)(r) (r) Section 29.317, Stats. Taking homing pigeons.

NR 13.30(1)(s) (s) Section 29.327, Stats. Regulation of waterfowl blinds.

NR 13.30(1)(t) (t) Section 29.601 (1) and (2), Stats. Relating to noxious substances and poison bait.

NR 13.30(1)(u) (u) Section 29.347, Stats. Possession of deer, heads & skins. (s. 29.347, Stats. modified by s. NR 13.32)

NR 13.30(1)(v) (v) Section 29.324, Stats. Group deer hunting. (s. 29.324 (1) (b), Stats., modified by s. NR 13.32)

NR 13.30(1)(w) (w) Section 29.351, Stats. Skins of fur-bearing animals.

NR 13.30(1)(x) (x) Section 29.364 (2), (4) and (5), Stats. Relating to transportation of game birds.

NR 13.30(2) (2) Administrative code provisions.

NR 13.30(2)(a) (a) Section NR 10.01 Open and closed seasons. (modified by ss. NR 13.32 to 13.44)

NR 13.30(2)(b) (b) Section NR 10.02 Protected wild animals. (modified by s. NR 13.36)

NR 13.30(2)(c) (c) Section NR 12.05 Birds causing depredation.

NR 13.30(2)(c)1. 1. Section NR 12.05 (2) (b) Inspection of premises.

NR 13.30(2)(c)2. 2. Section NR 12.05 (2) (a) Disposition.

NR 13.30(2)(d) (d) Section NR 10.04 Unprotected wild animals.

NR 13.30(2)(e) (e) Section NR 10.05 General hunting.

NR 13.30(2)(f) (f) Section NR 10.06 Shooting hours.

NR 13.30(2)(f)1. 1. Section NR 10.06 (1) General hunting.

NR 13.30(2)(f)2. 2. Section NR 10.06 (2) Hunting zones.

NR 13.30(2)(f)3. 3. Section NR 10.06 (3) Big game and small game hunting.

NR 13.30 Note Note: NR 10.06 (3) was repealed eff. 11-18-00.