Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 19 - Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation
Subchapter II - Wildlife Rehabilitation
Section NR 19.80 - Record keeping and reporting

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 19.80

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) A wildlife rehabilitation license may not be renewed until the licensee has submitted an annual report in accordance with s. 169.36(10), Stats., and any additional required records that the department has specifically requested.

(2) An advanced licensee and a basic licensee shall provide a copy of the records required to be maintained for that license to the department quarterly as follows:

(a) Quarterly submission of records shall be provided to the department by April 30th, July 31st, October 31st and January 31st each year, and shall consist of a copy of all required records maintained during the 3 previous months.

(b) Records to be included in the quarterly report shall consist of complete records of all transactions or activity involving any wild animals of the following families:
1. Canidae (coyotes, foxes, wolves).

2. Ursidae (bears).

3. Mustelidae (badger, mink, otter, skunk, fisher, marten, wolverine, weasel).

4. Felidae (bobcat, lynx, cougars).

5. Cervidae (elk, deer, moose).

6. Suidae (pure wild strains of swine commonly known by the name European, Eurasian, Russian or hybrids with domestic strains and animals which are confined but which exhibit characteristics of being in an untamed state, and as established in s. NR 16.11).

7. Anatidae (mute swans).

8. Canidae (Hybrids of the species Canis lupus, C. lycaon, or C. rufus commonly known as wolves and the species Canis familiaris, domestic dogs, and subsequent generations from such matings as established in s. NR 16.11).

The department may restrict the rehabilitation of species when necessary to control the spread of disease, to protect public health, or to prevent harmful environmental impacts. Pursuant to ss. 169.085 and 169.11(1) (b) Stats., the department does not allow rehabilitation of wolves or wolf-dog hybrids.

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