Wisconsin hunting offers a variety of game, from white-tailed deer to black bears. Not only does Wisconsin offer a menagerie of hunting species, but also beautiful landscapes to hunt them on. Deer hunting is a widely popular activity in Wisconsin. With the season fast approaching it is a great time to refresh on some of the less popular rules and regulations.
Initially when going to acquire your Wisconsin hunting license, you want to know what you are looking to hunt. Different game requires different licenses, so you want to make sure you have the right licensing that are compliant the law.
1. There is a new law which formulated a hunting mentorship program for novice hunters
that will take effect September 1, 2009. Under the new law, a novice hunter must be at
least 10 years of age, possess the appropriate hunting license, permits and tags, and must
hunt with a mentor who is 18 years of age or older.
The novice hunter need not first complete hunter education to obtain a hunting license or hunt but may only hunt within arm’s reach of a mentor. The mentor must have a current valid hunting approval and must have completed a hunter education course if born on or after January 1, 1973.
2. If you hunt in Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain an official Hunter Education Card.
Any person born on or after January 1st, 1973 who hunts in Wisconsin requires the
certificate. Hunters who require the certificate must present it in order to purchase a
hunting license.
3. Wisconsin deer hunting prohibits the use of dogs in order to hunt. A dog that is actively
engaged in a legal hunting activity, including training, is not considered to be running at
large if the dog is monitored or supervised by a person and the dog is on land that is open
to hunting or on land on which the person has obtained permission to hunt or to train a
dog.
4. Unless you are a Class C holder (visually handicapped permit owners), it is illegal to use or
possess laser sights while hunting. You are not allowed to hunt with an automatic firearm,
nor can you use any firearm to hunt a deer within 100 yards of public, unless granted to
do so on an individual’s property.
5. It is illegal to sell, purchase, or barter any deer or deer part thereof except the head, skin
not in spotted coat, and antlers not in velvet of any deer lawfully killed, when severed from
the rest of the carcass.
6. It is unlawful to possess a deer carcass unless tagged and registered as required. You are
allowed to transport another person’s unregistered deer only when accompanied by the
person issued the carcass tag. Once registered, anyone may transport the deer.
7. Wisconsin deer hunting is very popular, at the same time, Wisconsin hunting likes to
maintain a level of respect between fellow hunters as well as for the deer. One thing that
is highly stressed is to not waste the game, and to not torture it by having it die slowly.
You must make every reasonable effort to retrieve all game killed or crippled. Until such
effort is made, such game shall be included in the daily bag. This rule does not allow you
to trespass without permission of the landowner nor shoot game beyond established
shooting hours. Whether on a deer hunt, or hitting a deer with your vehicle by accident,
you must request a tag for the carcass through the Sheriff’s Department.
All in all, Wisconsin likes to keep their hunting clean, after all it is a sport. The essence of that fairness is implemented when these rules and regulations were created, in order to ensure safety and fair play.
At Jones law firm we want everyone to have a safe and fun hunting season. If you or someone you runs into a legal issue this season, please contact us today. We have the experience and knowledge that you need! Contact us today to set up a free consultation. Please contact us by text or phone at (414) 775-7445 or email at laura@jlfwisconsin.com anytime.
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