Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules
This table lists proposed emergency administrative rules which are currently being developed by the DNR, or which have been adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication. Once published, emergency rules are effective for 150 days. The DNR can request an extension to this timeframe from the Legislature.
- The table is organized alphabetically by NRB order number. The first two letters are an abbreviation for the lead DNR bureau/program name. The middle number is a sequential number. The last number is the year. Hover your mouse over each NRB order number to see more information.
- The DNR sometimes creates separate webpages as an additional resource for proposed rules of particular significance or interest. Where a separate page has been created, the text in the "Subject" column is linked to it.
- The "Rules Status" column describes where the rule is in the rulemaking process and links to NRB meeting agendas, public hearings announcements or other documents for more information.
- Public Hearing Appearance Slip
| NRB Order Number | Subject | Affected Wis. Adm. Code Chapters | Rule Status | Expiration Date | DNR Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FH-18-24(E) | Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations | NR 20 | June 30, 2025 | Kari Lee-Zimmermann | |
| FH-16-24(E) | Lake Superior cisco and lake trout regulations | NR 20 and 25 | Effective Nov. 7, 2024, except SECTION 3 of the rule, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025 | June 4, 2025, except SECTION 3 of the rule, which expires on July 29, 2025 | Kari Lee-Zimmermann |
| FH-07-23(E) | Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations | NR 20 | NRB meeting for approval of Statement of Scope (June 2023) | Kari Lee-Zimmermann | |
| FH-09-22(E) | Fish refuge establishment | NR 20, 26 | Superseded by permanent rule FH-10-22, which is effective Aug. 1, 2024 | Aug. 1, 2024 | Kari Lee-Zimmermann |
| WA-07-24(E) | Providing an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility | NR 500 to 520 | Nov. 1, 2027, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is earlier | Michael Schmit | |
| WA-17-21(E) | Disposal of material dredged from the Great Lakes | NR 500, 520 | Superseded by permanent rule WA-18-21, which is effective Feb. 1, 2024 | Jan. 31, 2024 | Kate Strom Hiorns |
| WM-11-24(E) | Revising white-tailed deer management unit boundaries | NR 10 | Sept. 7, 2025 | Scott Karel | |
| WM-15-22(E) | Establishing the 2023 migratory bird season framework and regulations | NR 10 | Superseded by permanent rule WM-16-22, which is effective April 1, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | Scott Karel |
| WM-09-12(E) | Wolf hunting and trapping season, regulations, and a depredation program | NR 10, 12, 19 | Effective Aug. 18, 2012 [exit DNR] | The date on which the permanent rules take effect, as provided in 2011 Wisconsin Act 169, section 21 | Scott Karel |