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Carcass Tags FAQs – DNR Warden Wire
A special edition Warden Wire has been created to address carcass tag regulation questions taken by the DNR Call Center. The Warden Wire FAQ addresses carcass tags for bear, deer, turkey, and sharp-tailed grouse. For information regarding furbearer tags consult the 2016 Small Game and Trapping regulation pamphlets, which can be found on the DNR website.
Managed Forest Law Q & A
On May 16, 2016 the WI DNR released some additional guidance in implementing Act 358. WWOA encourages members to work closely with your DNR Cooperating Forester and local DNR Forester in resolving your questions about Managed Forest Law changes. See some of the Questions & Answers below from WI DNR.
Seno Condolences
Leslie Seno, Waupaca – passed away February 21, 2016.
Managed Forest Law & Buildings
The WWOA office has received several questions regarding the status of buildings and Managed Forest Law (MFL) land under Act 358. Per WI DNR guidance, see below to determine which situation applies to you. My land is CURRENTLY (2016 or earlier) enrolled in the MFL program and has EXISTING Building/Improvement on it: You will need to continue to follow the 1999 building provisions. Buildings “developed for human residence” are prohibited upon MFL lands.
Gottschalk Condolences
Phyllis Gottschalk, Crivitz – passed away May 20, 2015.
Mycynek Condolences
Marion Mycynek, Des Plaines, IL – passed away April 18, 2016
Johnson Condolences
David B.
Everts Condolences
Craig Everts, Bainbridge Island, WA – passed away January 24, 2016
MFL/FCL Changes for those Currently Enrolled
WI Act 358 makes changes to Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL). Below is a summary of some important changes, as quoted from the WI DNR interim guidance, that start immediately. Severance/Yield taxes: Act 358 removes DNR authority to assess (invoice) and collect 10% severance tax on FCL land and 5% yield tax on MFL land for timber and forest products harvested.
MFL Changes for those Enrolling in 2017
If you are working on an application to enroll in the MFL effective January 1, 2017, you need to review the provisions listed below, per DNR interim guidance. Please note that the MFL application deadline is June 1 for an effective date of January 1, 2017. Minimum Acreage: Act 358 increases the required minimum acreage to 20 acres per MFL parcel for all 2017 and future entries.