wi-CR 26-052: CR 26-052: Administering the elk hunting license application

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NR 10 (Revised) Related to: Administering the elk hunting license application Hearing Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Comment on related emergency rule Comment on related clearinghouse rule (through 10/23/2026) Related documents: CR 26-052 Rule Text CR 26-052 Economic Impact Analysis Up Up Template 3/4/26 Notice of HearingThe Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 10, relating to the administering the elk hunting license application, at the time and place shown below.Hearing InformationDate: October 22, 2026Time 2:00 P.M.Virtual Location Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/286691649639502?p=hH4mZkPABfr1NDqPYl Rule InformationThe department is proposing to conduct a separate application and drawing for antlered and for antlerless elk. This would allow hunters to apply for one permit type or the other, or to apply for both. Consistent with statute, however, only one license could be issued. Current rules are not broad enough to orderly administer separate applications for bull and antlerless elk in light of the statutory once-in-a-lifetime limitation for elk license issuance. These rules will clarify the new procedures for the drawing so that the department can effectively administer separate applications for bull and cow elk while still complying with state statutes.A companion emergency rule, EmR 2602, is already in effect.AccessibilityFor the hearing or visually impaired, non-English speakers, or those with other personal circumstances which might make communication at the meeting/hearing difficult, DNR will, to the maximum extent possible and with reasonable advance notice, provide aids including an interpreter, or a non-English, large-print, or recorded version of hearing documents. To access these resources, please contact the email address or phone number listed below as soon as possible.Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written CommentsThe public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form, which is available here Hearing Appearance form (https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/forms/8300-014.pdf). Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form (https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/forms/8300-014.pdf) and send it to scottr.karel@wisconsin.govComments on the proposed rule must be received on or before October 23, 2026. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing.Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to:Department of Natural ResourcesAttn: Scott KarelP.O. Box 7921101 S. Webster Street, Madison, WI 53707-7921The rule may be viewed at: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.htmlComments may be emailed to: DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.govThe rule may be reviewed, and comments made at: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/hearings.Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:These rules, and the legislation which grants the department rulemaking authority, will have no effect on the private sector or small businesses. These rules are applicable to individual sportspersons and impose no compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.Additionally, the cost of the elk hunting application is established in state statute and will not be impacted by this rulemaking.Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:Phillip Bower, 608-266-1318Phillip.Bower@wisconsin.gov Down Down /code/register/2026/849a3/register/rule_notices/cr_26_052_hearing_information/cr_26_052_hearing_information true register /code/register/2026/849a3/register/rule_notices/cr_26_052_hearing_information/cr_26_052_hearing_information Department of Natural Resources (NR) section true Menu»Administrative Rules Related»Administrative Register»2026»849A3»Register»Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)»CR 26-052 Hearing Information»CR 26-052 Hearing Information × Details for PDF view Link (Permanent link) Bookmark this location View toggle Go to top of document Search in this chapter Search in this section Search in this agency Search in this chapter group Search in this chapter Search in this section Cross references for section Acts affecting this section References to this 1970 Statutes Annotations Appellate Court Citations Administrative Code Index Reference lines Clear highlighting Links to Admin. 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