Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 13.196

Current through August 26, 2024

Section NR 13.196 - Spearing and netting in streams

(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.

(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,

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

(a) Sturgeon: one per night per stream (all boats)

(b) Muskellunge: one per boat per night

(c) Walleye: five per night per treaty rights participant

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 13.196

Cr. Register, May, 1991, No. 425, eff. 6-1-91.