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    Licenses and registrations

    In Wisconsin, a license or registration is required to engage in the business of pump installing, water well drilling and heat exchange drilling. Licensing authority is established under s. 280.15, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR]. Licensing laws are…

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    Information for private well owners

    Private wells are wells that are not part of a public water supply. Private wells have fewer than 15 connections and serve fewer than 25 people. They are usually wells that serve a single home or farmhouse. Unlike public water systems, protection…

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    Information for drillers and pump installers

    This page contains information and resources for well drillers, heat exchange drillers and pump installers. NewsBitsArchives of NewsBits - an electronic newsletter for Wisconsin drillers and installers.Well driller viewer

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    Wisconsin drilling and pump installing service directories

    The links below provide access to drilling and pump installing professional service directories. Individuals and businesses listed are authorized by the Wisconsin DNR to engage in activities designated by the directory. Well drilling services Pump…

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    Heat exchange drilling (geothermal systems)

    Heat exchange drilling in Wisconsin requires a license.

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    How to get a wildlife rehabilitation license

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issues licenses for wildlife rehabilitation to ensure that all persons engaged in wildlife rehabilitation are qualified and provide humane care and housing for rehabilitated wildlife. The department's…

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    Turkey Hunting

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    Enroll in a recreational safety class

    All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number before the completion of any recreational safety class and will also be required to provide that customer ID number along with their personal…

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    Trapping license and fees

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