29.228

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29.228 Nonresident fishing licenses.

29.228(1)

(1) Fishing license requirement; exceptions.

29.228(2)

(2) Annual fishing license.

29.228(7)

(7) Two-day sports fishing license.

29.228(1)(a)

(a) Requirement. Except as otherwise specifically provided under this chapter, no nonresident may fish in the waters of this state unless the person has a nonresident fishing license.

29.228(1)(b)

(b) Exception; nonresidents under 16 years of age. No fishing license is required for a nonresident under the age of 16 years to fish with a hook and line or a rod and reel for fish of any variety, subject to all other conditions, limitations and restrictions prescribed in this chapter.

29.228(1)(c)

(c) Exception; nonresident obtaining bait. No separate or other fishing license is required for a nonresident who is issued a valid nonresident fishing license to take minnows for bait or smelt for food under the same conditions and rules governing residents but minnows or smelt taken by a nonresident may not be sold, traded or bartered in any manner.

29.228(2)(a)

(a) The department shall issue a nonresident annual fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.

29.228(2)(b)

(b) A nonresident annual fishing license issued to any nonresident who holds a one-day fishing license under sub. (4m) that is valid during the same year for which the resident [nonresident] applies for a resident [nonresident] annual fishing license shall be issued at the reduced fee under § 29.563 (3r).

29.228(3)

(3) Fifteen-day license. The department shall issue a nonresident 15-day fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.

29.228(4)

(4) Four-day fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident 4-day fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.

29.228(4m)

(4m) One-day fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident one-day fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.

29.228(5)

(5) Annual family fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident annual family fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license. This license entitles the husband, wife and any minor children to fish under this license.

29.228(6)

(6) Fifteen-day family fishing license. The department shall issue a nonresident 15-day family fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license. This license entitles the husband, wife and any minor children to fish under this license.

29.228(7)(a)

(a) Issuance. The department shall issue a nonresident 2-day sports fishing license, subject to § 29.024, to any nonresident who applies for this license.

29.228(7)(b)

(b) Authorization. Unless otherwise specifically prohibited, a nonresident 2-day sports fishing license only authorizes fishing in outlying trout and salmon waters, as defined in § 29.2285 (2)(a).

29.228(7)(c)

(c) Use of fees. The department shall deposit receipts from the sale of nonresident 2-day sports fishing licenses under this subsection in the conservation fund. The department shall credit 50% of these receipts to the appropriation under § 20.370 (4)(ku).