[Adopted 6-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1-13]
A.
The construction or use of any permanently elevated platform, commonly
referred to as a "permanent tree stand," on Price County forest land
is prohibited.
B.
Screws, nails, lag screws, screw steps, spikes, or other similar
devices are damaging to trees, therefore they are prohibited for use
in trees on Price County forest land.
C.
Portable tree stands may be used on Price County forest land, provided
that they do not damage trees. Portable tree stands can be placed
on Price County forest land not more than one week prior to the opening
day of Wisconsin's first big game hunting season and must be
completely removed no later than one week after the closing date of
Wisconsin's last deer season the following year. The Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) customer identification number
must be attached to the stand at eye level to a person standing on
the ground.
D.
Elevated platforms and portable tree stands found in violation of
this article will be removed by Forestry Department employees. A person
found in violation of any portion of this article is subject to a
citation and monetary forfeiture.
A ground blind means a structure, enclosure, or any material,
natural or manufactured, placed on the ground to assist in concealing
or disguising the user or occupant for the purpose of taking game.
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations regarding blaze
orange material for ground blinds on DNR managed lands apply on County
forest land. See current DNR hunting regulations pamphlet for details.
A.
The following types of ground blinds are legal on Price County forest
land:
(1)
Dead
natural material ground blinds. These blinds must be completely made
of materials natural to the area, such as dead leaves, branches, bark
or naturally fallen trees. Screws, screw steps, metal spikes, wire,
nylon rope, or other nonbiodegradable materials may not be used to
fasten materials together or to trees.
(2)
Portable
manufactured ground blinds. These blinds must be clearly portable.
These blinds can be placed on Price County forest land one week prior
to the opening day of Wisconsin's first big game hunting season
and must be completely removed no later than one week after the closing
date of Wisconsin's last deer season the following year. Fasteners,
if used to anchor or attach the blind, cannot damage any living trees
and must be removed with the blind. The WDNR customer identification
number must be attached to the blind.
B.
Portable manufactured ground blinds found in violation of this article
will be removed by Forestry Department employees. A person found in
violation of any portion of this article is subject to a citation
and monetary forfeiture.
Trail cameras may be used year round, so long as no damage is
done to trees.
The above-described prohibition shall apply to all lands owned
or controlled by Price County.
Whoever violates any of the terms of this article will be subject to a citation and shall incur a forfeiture as provided in Chapter 290 of the County Code plus court costs and any applicable penalty assessments, including but not limited to restitution for damages and stand removal expenses.
