NR 16.45(1)(c)4. 4. The distance between horizontal line wires is not more than 4 inches in the bottom foot of the fence, is not more than 6.5 inches in the next 2 feet of the fence and is not more than 8.5 inches in the rest of the fence.

NR 16.45(1)(c)5. 5. The posts are not more than 12 feet apart.

NR 16.45(1)(d) (d) Wooden posts. If the fence is made of wooden posts, all of the following shall apply:

NR 16.45(1)(d)1. 1. The post shall be at least 12 feet long.

NR 16.45(1)(d)2. 2. The top of the line posts shall, if rectangular, be at least 3.5 inches in the smallest dimension or, if round, at least 3.5 inches in diameter.

NR 16.45(1)(d)3. 3. The top of the corner and gate posts shall, if rectangular, be at least 5.5 inches in the smallest dimension or, if round, at least 5.5 inches in diameter.

NR 16.45(1)(d)4. 4. The wires shall be held securely to the inside of the posts, allowing for free movement of the horizontal line wires, using 9 gauge staples of at least 1.5 inch size.

NR 16.45(1)(e) (e) Steel or iron posts. If the fence is made with steel or iron posts, the posts shall be at least 12 feet long.

NR 16.45(1)(f) (f) Installation of wire. The wires are installed on the side of the fence toward the farm-raised white-tailed deer except at corners.

NR 16.45(1)(g) (g) Additions to fences. Additions to an existing perimeter fence or portion of an existing perimeter fence shall meet the 8 foot height requirement if constructed after January 1, 2003.

NR 16.45(1)(h) (h) Gates. All gates shall remain closed and secured to prevent unauthorized access and opening of the gates, except when authorized persons or equipment are traveling through the gates.

NR 16.45(1)(i) (i) Corridors. A corridor at least 4 feet wide shall be maintained along the inside or outside of all perimeter fences to allow regular inspections of the fence by the deer farm operator or the department with the use of a vehicle.

NR 16.45(2) (2) Fence requirements. No person may maintain a perimeter fence that contains farm-raised white-tailed deer unless one of the following applies:

NR 16.45(2)(a) (a) The farm-raised white-tailed deer are enclosed by a perimeter fence that meets the requirements established in sub. (1) (a) to (i).

NR 16.45(2)(b) (b) The farm-raised white-tailed deer are enclosed by double perimeter fences or by one solid perimeter fence meeting the following standards:

NR 16.45(2)(b)1. 1. If a double perimeter fence is used, both shall meet the requirements established in sub. (1) (a) to (i) and the 2 fences shall be at least 8 feet but not more than 16 feet apart.

NR 16.45(2)(b)2. 2. Solid perimeter fences shall meet the requirements established in sub. (1) (a) to (i) and the lower 7 feet of the fence shall be covered with solid material that prevents animals on opposite sides of the fence from making visual or physical contact. The solid perimeter fence shall contain at least one single strand electrified wire on the inside or the outside of the entire length of the perimeter fence at a height of 3 feet and shall be at a distance of 2 feet from the main fence.

NR 16.45(3) (3) Minimum size. A farm-raised white-tailed deer farm exterior fence may not enclose less than ½ acre or 21,780 square feet.

NR 16.45(4) (4) Exceptions. The use of materials, other than those specified in this section for deer farm boundary fence construction may be permitted by the department if the materials are found to exceed minimum specifications and the fence is sufficient to hold the deer inside the enclosure.

NR 16.45(6) (6) Notice of fence expansion or replacement. No person may enclose white-tailed deer within any fenced enclosure which has had the perimeter fence expanded or replaced after its initial fence inspection certificate has been issued without first filing a notice and description of the expansion or replacement with the department prior to enclosing any white-tailed deer within the new fence. The department shall inspect and approve the new fence before it can be used to enclose farm-raised deer that are white-tailed deer. The notice shall include the following:

NR 16.45(6)(a) (a) Name and address of the farm-raised white-tailed deer farmer.

NR 16.45(6)(b) (b) Location of the facility if different then the address in par. (a).

NR 16.45(6)(c) (c) Farm-raised white-tailed deer farm registration number.

NR 16.45(6)(d) (d) Number of additional fenced acres that will contain white-tailed deer.

NR 16.45(6)(e) (e) Lineal footage of replaced or additional fencing.

NR 16.45(6)(f) (f) Description of the type of fences to be installed.

NR 16.45(6)(g) (g) Expected construction beginning and ending dates and desired date to enclose deer within the fence.

NR 16.45 Note Note: Routine maintenance and minor repairs to existing wire, posts and gates, that do not result in the total replacement of a section of perimeter fence, do not need to be reported to the department and if constructed and approved prior to January 1, 2003, may remain at a 7’10” in height. Notice of fence expansion does not need to occur before construction begins.

NR 16.45(7) (7) Reporting of fence failures and escapes. Any time a fence required by s. 90.21, Stats., fails to comply with the requirements of this section or from which a farm-raised deer that is a white-tailed deer escapes, the person issued the fence certificate shall notify the department of the fence failure or escape. The notification shall take place immediately if possible but not later than 24 hours after the person is aware the fence failure or escape has occurred and shall include what action will be taken.