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D109 - Environmental
Impact Statement on Rules to Eradicate Chronic Wasting Disease from Wisconsin's
Free-Ranging White-tailed Deer Herd
| Author(s) /Editors | Bartelt, G., Pardee, J., & Thiede, K. |
|---|---|
| Publishing Organisation | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Wildpro Website Link | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Date most recently updated | February 2003 |
| ISSN (Or other code, if issued) | -- |
| CONTENTS (If available - Descriptions / Protocols / Text Sections) within Wildpro |
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This document describes the
background to Wisconsin DNR's proposed management actions for control of
CWD, including background information about the disease and management in
various states, as well as details on management options, reasons for
choosing such options, and their potential environmental impacts.
Environmental Impact StatementThis is the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed rule orders WM-05-03 and WM-09-03 authorizing control efforts to eliminate Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) where it exists in the state and protect the rest of Wisconsin’s statewide deer herd from CWD. This rule describes the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed management actions and tools that may be used to control CWD in Wisconsin including depopulating CWD infected areas, reducing the deer herd in areas surrounding CWD infected areas, and banning baiting and feeding statewide to control the disease. The EIS has been prepared to meet the requirements of the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) and Ch. NR 150, Wisconsin Administrative Code. The purpose of the EIS is to explain the environmental effects of the proposed rule to decision-makers and the public. The EIS is made available for public review and comment for approximately six weeks (14 February to 31 March). The EIS is available for public review at libraries, all Department Regional Offices, as well as this website. In addition, 17 public hearings will be held around the state to gather public comments. Information gathered through the EIS process will be considered before the Department makes its final decision about the rule. |
Specific Chapter/Section References
| Reference | Chapter/Section Title | Chapter/Section Author | Page nos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| D109.w1 | Executive Summary | -- | 6-19 |
| D109.w2 | Rule Overview | -- | 23-25 |
| D109.w3 | Background | -- | 26-44 |
| D109.w4 | Wisconsin CWD Management Plan | -- | 45-47 |
| D109.w5 | Depopulation | -- | 48-71 |
| D109.w6 | Herd Reduction | -- | 72-81 |
| D109.w7 | Baiting and Feeding | -- | 82-93 |
| D109.w8 | Appendix A: Act 108 - Special CWD Legislation | -- | 105-108 |
| D109.w9 | Appendix B: Chronic Wasting Disease Rule Proposals (WM-05-03 and WM-09-03) | -- | 109-126 |
| D109.w10 | Appendix C: Carcass Disposal Options and Activities During 2002 CWD Management | -- | 127-131 |
| D109.w11 | Appendix D: CWD Management Questionnaire | -- | 132-133 |
| D109.w12 | Appendix E: CWD Rule Fiscal Estimate | -- | 134-139 |
| D109.w13 | Appendix F: Tribal Harvest Allocations and Seasons | -- | 140-141 |
| D109.w14 | Appendix G: Wisconsin Agricultural Deer Damage | -- | 142-156 |
| D109.w15 | Appendix H: Economic Impacts of Deer on Forests | -- | 157-161 |
| D109.w16 | Appendix I: Vehicle-Deer Collisions | -- | 162-164 |
| D109.w17 | Appendix J: Baiting and Feeding Background | -- | 165-172 |
| D109.w18 | Appendix K: Potential Impacts of a Baiting Prohibition on Wisconsin Hunters | -- | 173-175 |