Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 50 - Administration Of Outdoor Recreation Program Grants And State Aids
Section NR 50.14 - County fish and wildlife aid

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 50.14

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for county fish and wildlife projects under s. 23.09(12), Stats.

(2) APPLICABILITY. Provisions of this section are applicable to counties and tribal governing bodies participating in the county fish and wildlife program.

(3) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.

(a) County fish and wildlife aids will be allocated for use as soon after July 1 of each year as they become available.

(b) Funds will be allocated to each county and Indian tribe until October 1. Unused county and tribal funds revert to 6 district funds on October 1. These district funds are available to counties and tribes within district boundaries. Unused district funds revert to a statewide fund on May 1 of each year. These statewide funds are available to counties and tribes anywhere in the state.

(c) State aid allocated to any county or tribe for the enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat shall be based on the ratio of the area of the county (less reservation lands) or reservation to the total area of the state (excluding outlying waters and interstate boundary waters of the Mississippi river and Lake Pepin).

(4) ALLOWABLE COSTS, BILLING AND AUDITS.

(a) The state share may not exceed one-half of the actual project cost.

(b) Except for specialized equipment useful solely for fish or wildlife management purposes, aids under this program may not be used to purchase equipment.

(5) OTHER CONDITIONS. In addition to conditions listed in sub. (4), the general provisions of s. NR 50.05 also apply.

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