NR 19.60(2)(d)6.6. At a feeding site that the person knows or should have known is also being used by bear or elk. If the owner of the residence or business is notified by the department or otherwise becomes aware that bear or elk have been using a deer feeding site, the owner may not place or allow others to place any feed material that is accessible to deer, bear or elk within 50 yards of the owner-occupied residence or business for a period not less than 30 days.

NR 19.60(3)(a)1.1. Material placed solely for the purpose of attracting and feeding wild birds and small mammals when placed in bird feeding devices and structures at a sufficient height or design to prevent access by deer and only when the structures and devices are no further than 50 yards from a dwelling devoted to human occupancy unless authorized by the department. If the department determines that wild deer are utilizing bird feeding devices or structures, the devices or structures shall be enclosed or elevated higher to prevent access by deer.

NR 19.60(3)(a)2.2. Feeding of wild animals, other than deer, elk or bear, by hand if:

NR 19.60(3)(a)2.b.b. The person feeding makes all reasonable attempts to clean up the unconsumed feed before moving a distance greater than 30 feet from the deposited feed.

NR 19.60(3)(a)3.3. Feed deposited by natural vegetation or found solely as a result of normal agricultural or gardening practices.

NR 19.60(3)(a)4.4. Standing crops planted and left standing as wildlife food plots that may be used by wild animals.

NR 19.60(3)(a)5.5. Feed material placed for deer or bear hunting or bear dog training as authorized under s. NR 10.07 (2m).

NR 19.60(3)(a)6.6. Feed material placed for trapping as specified in s. NR 10.13.

NR 19.60(3)(a)7.7. The use of scents, provided the material is not accessible for consumption by deer or elk or scent placed in compliance with s. NR 10.07 (2) (b) 4.

NR 19.60(3)(a)8.8. Feed or bait material placed or used for fish, reptiles, amphibians or arthropods, provided the material is not accessible to bear, deer or elk.

NR 19.60(3)(a)9.9. Feeding of deer as authorized under sub. (2).

NR 19.60 NoteNote: These feeding rules do not apply to captive wild animals held and licensed under ch. 169, Stats.

NR 19.70NR 19.70 Purpose. This subchapter is adopted to establish consistent standards for the rehabilitation of wildlife in Wisconsin. The intent is to ensure all persons engaged in wildlife rehabilitation are qualified and provide humane care and housing for wildlife being rehabilitated.

NR 19.71(1)(1) “Advanced license” means a wildlife rehabilitation license issued by the department to a person qualifying under s. NR 19.73 (1) and (3).

NR 19.71(1m)(1m) “Basic care” means feeding, watering, and cleaning to provide for an animal’s basic needs, and does not include tasks such as performing admittance exams and triage, or euthanasia.

NR 19.71(2)(2) “Basic license” means a wildlife rehabilitation license issued by the department to a person qualifying under s. NR 19.73 (1) and (2).

NR 19.71(3m)(3m) “Direct supervision” means the actual presence of the licensee or consulting veterinarian.

NR 19.71(4)(4) “Euthanasia” means the humane killing of a wild animal in accordance with the current American veterinary medical association standards contained in the most recent report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia.

NR 19.71 NoteNote: Reports of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia are available for inspection at the offices of the Secretary of State, 30 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI, the Legislative Reference Bureau, One E. Main Street, Madison, WI, or the department.