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Senate Bill 545
Relating To: Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals
PrintPrincipal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Animal Wellness Action | Notified Date 10/26/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
Against
Report Date10/26/2023 Comments We see no reason for these rules to be repealed. Hounders use their dogs against wildlife with few restrictions year round and this is the only time that wildlife isn't harassed or attacked. |
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Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance | Notified Date 11/22/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
Against
Report Date11/22/2023 Comments This very small time period is all that protects nesting birds, bears, wolves, and other wildlife from being harassed and attacked by hounds in these ecologically sensitive areas. This bill serves no purpose other than to harass wildlife. |
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Green Fire Wisconsin | Notified Date 12/9/2023 | Communication Date 12/6/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
Against
Report Date12/9/2023 |
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Humane Society of the United States, The | Notified Date 12/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
Against
Report Date12/4/2023 |
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League of Humane Voters-Wisconsin Chapter | Notified Date 10/24/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Sierra Club - Wisconsin | Notified Date 1/25/2024 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
Against
Report Date1/25/2024 Comments May 1-June 30 is a critical time for a lot of wildlife in our forests, including ground-nesting birds, elk calves and deer fawns, bear cubs, wolf pups, bobcat kittens, and others. These animals need this quiet period for birthing and raising young. |
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Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association | Notified Date 10/26/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
For
Report Date10/26/2023 |
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Wisconsin Wildlife Federation | Notified Date 3/11/2024 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
For
Report Date3/11/2024 Comments Bill extends the dates for dog training in Northern Wisconsin to the same as Southern Wisconsin. No documented problems with the training in Southern Wisconsin. DNR lands exempt. DNR did not raise any concerns about the bill. |
Lobbying Efforts
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total | |
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Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 7.00 |
2024 January - June 6.00 |
2024 July - December |
Total 13.00 |
Humane Society of the United States, The | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 7.00 |
2024 January - June 6.00 |
2024 July - December |
Total 13.00 |