Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 19.07

Current through October 28, 2024
Section NR 19.07 - Commercial fishing studies on inland, outlying, and boundary waters

The department may authorize commercial fishing studies, pursuant to s. 23.09(2) (h) and (k), Stats., that contribute to increased, useful scientific knowledge of fisheries management and that may include one or more participating commercial fishing licensees. The department may authorize a commercial fishing study to be conducted at a time, in a location, or using a gear type for which commercial fishing is otherwise restricted by department rules.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 19.07

Adopted by, CR 21-058: cr. Register March 2022 No. 795, eff. 4-1-22; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register March 2022 No. 795, eff. 4/1/2022

Nothing in this section precludes a commercial fishing licensee operating under s. 29.519(1m) or (4), 29.523(1), 29.526(1), 29.529, 29.531, or 29.533, Stats., and operating under the rules and regulations of chs. NR 20, 21, 22, or 25 from conducting independent research on their own commercial fishing practices and commercial harvest.