Wis. Stat. § 29.039

This is the official text of Wis. Stat. § 29.039, part of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Statutes — the complete compiled statutory law of Wisconsin, organized into numbered chapters by subject.

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Nongame species.

Official statutory text

(1) The department may conduct investigations of nongame species to develop scientific information relating to population, distribution, habitat needs, and other biological data to determine necessary conservation measures. The department may develop conservation programs to ensure the perpetuation of nongame species. The department may require harvest information and may establish limitations relating to taking, possession, transportation, processing and sale or offer for sale, of nongame species.

(2) Any rules promulgated or programs developed under this section may not impede, hinder or prohibit the utilization of lands for the construction, operation or maintenance of utility facilities otherwise authorized or permitted.

History: 1977 c. 370 ; 1979 c. 154 ; 1985 a. 332 s. 251 (1) ; 1997 a. 248 s. 405 ; Stats. 1997 s. 29.039.

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