Wisconsin prohibits feeding and baiting deer and elk in counties with chronic wasting disease (CWD) under Wis. Stat. 29.614. The Department of Natural Resources enforces these restrictions uniformly across affected counties.
Under Wis. Stat. 29.614 and NR 10.07, baiting and feeding of deer and elk is prohibited in any county where CWD or bovine tuberculosis has been detected, plus any adjoining county within 10 miles. Most Wisconsin counties currently fall under these bans. Limited exemptions exist for backyard bird feeders meeting strict criteria (under 50 pounds of feed, raised six feet, away from agricultural fields). The DNR enforces statewide; municipalities cannot authorize prohibited feeding. Bear baiting is separately regulated. Feeding bans are designed to limit nose-to-nose disease transmission among cervids.
Forfeitures of $200 to $1,000 per offense, with potential revocation of hunting privileges. Continued violations may escalate to higher penalties under DNR enforcement.
Appleton, WI
Appleton considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Appleton, WI
Appleton enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM. The Fox Valley's largest city (pop. 75,000) home to Lawrence University manages noise from College Avenue nightl...
Appleton, WI
Appleton regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Appleton, WI
Appleton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Appleton, WI
Appleton enforces winter alternate-side parking November through April. Downtown College Avenue has metered parking. Packers game-day traffic from nearby Gre...
Appleton, WI
Appleton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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