Section NR 13.12 - Modifications and exceptions(1) SUBSTITUTED PROVISIONS.(a) In s. NR 20.01, the applicable seasons, methods, bag and possession limits for treaty rights participants are those of this subchapter. Note: Chapter NR 20 was repealed and a new ch. NR 20 created eff. 6-1-99.
(b) All references to licensees in s. 29.516, Stats., are deleted and permittees is substituted for the references.(2) CRAYFISH TRAPPING. The daily lift requirement for crayfish traps in s. NR 19.27(1) is not applicable to treaty rights participants except when the traps are placed in streams containing trout.(3) TURTLE TRAP LIMITATION. The limitation on the number of turtle traps and the size limitation on float and tank type traps in s. NR 19.27(3) are not applicable to treaty rights participants. Note: NR 19.27(3) was repealed eff. 3-1-97.
(4) POSSESSION LIMIT FOR FRESH FISH. The possession limit in s. NR 20.03(1) (intro.) applies only to fresh fish. No treaty rights participant may possess more than one bag limit while on the ice or water. The possession limit is not applicable to fresh fish tagged for sale pursuant to s. NR 13.05(11) (b). Note: Chapter NR 20 was repealed and a new ch. NR 20 created eff. 6-1-99.
(5) UNATTENDED LINES. As allowed by this chapter, unattended lines may be used for set or bank poles, setlines and ice fishing.(6) POSSESSION. No treaty rights participant may use or possess a net, on the shore or surface of a body of water during the closed season or on the shore or surface of a body of water not open to netting.(6m) ROUGH FISH RESTRICTIONS. (a)Nets and seines. Dip nets and seines may be used to the extent they are authorized by this chapter.(b)Dip netting. The definition of dip net for rough fish in s. NR 20.09(2) (a) applies to all dip nets authorized by this chapter. Note: Chapter NR 20 was repealed and a new ch. NR 20 created eff. 6-1-99.
(7) ICE HOLES. Ice holes used for spearing and dip nets may be no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches and shall be marked in a manner which will identify them as a hazard when unused.(8) WISCONSIN-MINNESOTA BOUNDARY WATERS. Restrictions, modifications and exceptions in this chapter apply to fishing by treaty rights participants when fishing Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters within Wisconsin's jurisdiction.(9) WISCONSIN-MICHIGAN BOUNDARY WATERS. Restrictions, modifications and exceptions in this chapter apply to fishing by treaty rights participants when fishing Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters within Wisconsin's jurisdiction.(10) CLAM HARVEST LICENSES. The provisions regarding clam harvest licenses in s. 29.537, Stats., and ch. NR 24 are not applicable.(11) MINNOW DIP NETS. The minnow dip net size restriction of s. NR 20.10(4) (a)2. is deleted.(12) BAIT DEALERS. Prior to entering into the business of dealing in bait, treaty rights participants shall obtain a free bait dealers permit from the department. This permit shall entitle the permittee to the privileges afforded licensed bait dealers in s. NR 20.10.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 13.12
Cr. Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91; corrections in (1) (b) and (10) made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 7, Stats., Register November 2001 No. 551.Chapter NR 20 was repealed and a new ch. NR 20 created eff. 6-1-99.