Post by Ron on Jul 10, 2013 13:28:15 GMT -6
Deer Hunting Regulations Now Available
The 2013 deer hunting regulation booklet has now been finalized and is available for viewing on the DNR's website, or click on the following link for a shortcut
dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/wm/WM0431.pdf
If you prefer a paper copy of the regulations, you can pick one up starting in early August.
We have been receiving a lot of questions about the use of rifles statewide and the use of crossbows by anyone age 10 and older during the archery deer season. Please see below for the status of these proposals.
Use of Rifles Statewide
The Natural Resources Board has approved the use of rifles statewide, however before this rule change can be implemented it must complete legislative review. We hope to know more about the status of this rule change in early September. If this rule is implemented, hunters will still need to check with local governments for weapon restrictions as some prohibit rifles and other weapon types within their boundaries.
Use of Crossbows During the Archery Deer Season
The laws concerning the use of crossbows while hunting have not changed from the 2012 season; while hunting under the authority of an archer license, crossbows are only allowed for hunters age 65 or older or for disabled hunters who have a permit to hunt with a crossbow.
If hunting during a firearm season under the authority of a hunting license that allows the use of a firearm, anyone age 10 and older may hunt with a crossbow. For example, a hunter with a gun deer license that is hunting during the gun deer season could legally use a crossbow without needing a disabled permit.
A bill to allow the use of a crossbow by anyone age 10 and older during the archery deer season was passed by the State Assembly during the last session but the State Senate has not yet acted on this bill.
The 2013 deer hunting regulation booklet has now been finalized and is available for viewing on the DNR's website, or click on the following link for a shortcut
dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/wm/WM0431.pdf
If you prefer a paper copy of the regulations, you can pick one up starting in early August.
We have been receiving a lot of questions about the use of rifles statewide and the use of crossbows by anyone age 10 and older during the archery deer season. Please see below for the status of these proposals.
Use of Rifles Statewide
The Natural Resources Board has approved the use of rifles statewide, however before this rule change can be implemented it must complete legislative review. We hope to know more about the status of this rule change in early September. If this rule is implemented, hunters will still need to check with local governments for weapon restrictions as some prohibit rifles and other weapon types within their boundaries.
Use of Crossbows During the Archery Deer Season
The laws concerning the use of crossbows while hunting have not changed from the 2012 season; while hunting under the authority of an archer license, crossbows are only allowed for hunters age 65 or older or for disabled hunters who have a permit to hunt with a crossbow.
If hunting during a firearm season under the authority of a hunting license that allows the use of a firearm, anyone age 10 and older may hunt with a crossbow. For example, a hunter with a gun deer license that is hunting during the gun deer season could legally use a crossbow without needing a disabled permit.
A bill to allow the use of a crossbow by anyone age 10 and older during the archery deer season was passed by the State Assembly during the last session but the State Senate has not yet acted on this bill.