Note These terrestrial invertebrates and plant disease-causing microorganisms are also regulated by the department under s. NR45.04 and by DATCP under ch. ATCP 21 and ch. 94, Stats.
Note For species that are both listed under ch. NR 40 and quarantined at the federal and/or the state level, the department determines that "reasonable precautions" allow for the incidental possession, transport, transfer, or introduction of a prohibited or restricted organism within the boundaries of a federal or state quarantine for that organism.
Note Paragraph (b) does not apply to preventive measures set out in s. NR40.07.
Note Paragraph (g) does not apply to transport of identified carriers of invasive species as described in s. NR40.07(5) (a).
Note Reports for invasive species may be sent to:
Attn: Statewide Invasive Species Coordinator, SS/7
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Note Reports may also be sent by email to invasive.species@wisconsin.gov.
Note Section NR20.20(73) (c) 1sets a bag limit of 0 for nonindigenous detrimental fish, but allows one such fish to be taken by hook and line if it is killed immediately and delivered immediately to a department service center or regional office. All nonindigenous fish species are declared under s. NR20.38(6) to be detrimental fish if the fish were imported without a permit in violation of s. 29.735, Stats., or are found in any water where their presence is not specifically permitted by the department.
Note The department anticipates it will request control of a prohibited invasive species only if it is feasible and reasonable to control the prohibited species on the property.
Note All nonindigenous fish species are declared under s. NR20.38(6) to be detrimental fish if the fish were imported without a permit in violation of s. 29.735, Stats., or are found in any water where their presence is not specifically permitted by the department.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 40.04
Persons finding any prohibited species are encouraged to report the species and its location to the department.