Heads Up WI Iceheads

  • bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    #1301455

    I don’t remember this being the case last year. I do know last year that if you were on the MN side you had to follow this regulation but it is worded differnt now.

    Page 15 of the WI Regulations –

    Quote:


    Ice Fishing

    Statewide fishing restrictions apply (see Page 7). Fishing holes cut through the ice cannot measure more than 12 inches across.The doors of enclosed fishing shelters must be readily opened from the outside while occupied; they may be locked only while not occupied and not in use. The shelter owner’s name and address (in English) must

    be legibly painted or otherwise affixed on the outside of the fishing shelter with block lettering a minimum of one inch square and in contrasting colors. Fishing shelters that are occupied or otherwise in use are exempt from this requirement. Fishing shelters on Wisconsin boundary waters with Iowa, Michigan or Minnesota must display the name

    and address on all shelters at all times, even portable shelters that are occupied or in use.

    After the date for removing shelters from the ice, you may continue to use a portable

    shelter, but you must remove it daily when it is not occupied or in use. Shelters must be

    removed daily on the Fox River in Brown County from the DePere Dam downstream.


    I better get my name on my Otter!

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    #896983

    While I read about this reg. when I bought my first portable…… I forgot about it…..
    Thanks for the reminder Bret…..

    Maybe Blue could make up some stickers with the required info…

    Retired2007
    Waukon, Iowa
    Posts: 59
    #896990

    When they say affixed do they mean that the clear plastic holder in the back can not be used because you only slide your name & address into it and that can be removed?

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    #896994

    Quote:


    When they say affixed do they mean that the clear plastic holder in the back can not be used because you only slide your name & address into it and that can be removed?


    I do know that will work in Mn(plastic sleeve) ,but it must be in plain site by a door the the DNR can get into from the outside, generally on the front of whatever kind of shack you have or are using.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    #897001

    Quote:


    When they say affixed do they mean that the clear plastic holder in the back can not be used because you only slide your name & address into it and that can be removed?


    As long as it is visible you are good to go

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    #897002

    I have my info printed on banner material that clips to the exterior of my house. Works like a dream.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    #897005

    Can I have one ?

    With your info on it ? !!!!!!

    Luv ya Man !!!

    whiskeysour
    4 miles from Pool 9
    Posts: 693
    #897016

    We have a laminate machine at work. I guess I can make something using that and a roach clip type attachment.

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    #897033

    Quote:


    Can I have one ?

    With your info on it ? !!!!!!

    Luv ya Man !!!


    No, but I send you one with Bret’s info on it.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    #897037

    Thank you for the heads up Bret I never have my name on my shelter while occupied on the Croix …… things will be different this year

    Quote:


    I have my info printed on banner material that clips to the exterior of my house. Works like a dream.


    How does one go about getting one of these

    mikehd
    Dousman, WI
    Posts: 965
    #897085

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    I better get my name on my Otter!


    There goes the neighborhood! But thanks for the reminder – Do you think the DNR will catch on that there are 100’s of shacks out ther with Bret Clarks name on out there???

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    #897093

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    I better get my name on my Otter!


    There goes the neighborhood! But thanks for the reminder – Do you think the DNR will catch on that there are 100’s of shacks out ther with Bret Clarks name on out there???


    I think that is a good idea Blue came up with
    That will help keep me Incognito

    bosman
    DeSoto, WI
    Posts: 914
    #897102

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    I better get my name on my Otter!


    There goes the neighborhood! But thanks for the reminder – Do you think the DNR will catch on that there are 100’s of shacks out ther with Bret Clarks name on out there???


    Depends. Same guys that count the deer or not?

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    #897107

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    I better get my name on my Otter!


    There goes the neighborhood! But thanks for the reminder – Do you think the DNR will catch on that there are 100’s of shacks out ther with Bret Clarks name on out there???


    Depends. Same guys that count the deer or not?


    I just blew coffee through the nose with that one Bos

    Jerry Hochhausen
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Posts: 275
    #897113

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    I better get my name on my Otter!


    There goes the neighborhood! But thanks for the reminder – Do you think the DNR will catch on that there are 100’s of shacks out ther with Bret Clarks name on out there???


    Depends. Same guys that count the deer or not?


    I just blew coffee through the nose with that one Bos


    Stop it, You guys are killing me!!!

    Brent Yeakey
    Bloomer, WI
    Posts: 553
    #897115

    If putting Bret’s name on My shack will help me catch more big Gills I’m all in. I just hope it doesn’t turn my hair Gray!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    #897119

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    If putting Bret’s name on My shack will help me catch more big Gills I’m all in. I just hope it doesn’t turn my hair Gray!


    Nope, your hair is going to turn gray because of your advatar…..2 daughters did it to me

    Brent Yeakey
    Bloomer, WI
    Posts: 553
    #897125

    No doubt about that. I have 2 daughters already and another child due on the 8th! I have a feeling I will be lucky to have hair.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    #904788

    As we draw closer to the season I thought I’d bring this to the top one more time.
    I hate to see anyone get pinched by the DNR

    Wade Boardman
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 4453
    #904907

    Don’t they have real issues to deal with? Are they going to check and see if my name is on my undies and my mittens are attached to my coat next?

    I thought I left my mother at home when I moved away.

    banana1
    Bloomington Wi.
    Posts: 40
    #905087

    Watch out, next year you will have to licence your portable.I hate to say it, but just another way to get in to our pocket.It will happen!!!

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    #910078

    What if my the top for my flip over shack is down. You cannot see the info then and is it considered a sled or a shack at that point?

    Pat Howard
    Sparta Wi
    Posts: 1523
    #916653

    Another BUMP to the top

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    #916683

    Thanks Pat!

    FDR

    reverend
    Rhinelander, WI
    Posts: 1117
    #916838

    Sorry, but just to clarify–Do I SERIOUSLY have to label my fishtrap??? Newbie here in WI, so want to be sure. Surely a portable that isn’t being set out and left out doens’t need this,does it?

    Pat Howard
    Sparta Wi
    Posts: 1523
    #916839

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    Sorry, but just to clarify–Do I SERIOUSLY have to label my fishtrap??? Newbie here in WI, so want to be sure. Surely a portable that isn’t being set out and left out doens’t need this,does it?


    You need your Name and Address on all shacks, portible or not in Wisconsin now!

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    #916841

    As long as you are not on a boundary water and your shack is occupied it isn’t necessary to have your name on it.

    reverend
    Rhinelander, WI
    Posts: 1117
    #916777

    “Fishing shelters that are occupied or otherwise in use are exempt from this requirement.”
    Didn’t see this part…at least I haven’t been illegal yet!

    Thanks IDO!

    John Luebker
    Posts: 694
    #918542

    Looking for some ideas, my eskimo came with the plastic sleeve and a pin but I really do not want to pin it to the shack (like a back tag) only to have to rip my shack in the wind. How are others doing this? Suggestions would be great!

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    #918546

    I print mine on some banner material. I throw a grommet in the corner and hook it to the zipper tab with a shower curtain clip.

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