In March of 2012 Wisconsin passed a law, ACT 168, that allows hunters, fishers and trappers to share up to 80% of each state park with all other users for more than 7 months each year. There are safety, legal, environmental, and economic concerns. Most hunters are against Act 168 for many reasons, including increased liability.
Requiring hunters to stay at least 100 yards from a designated use area is not safe, considering some bullets can travel over 1000 yards and other users are not required to stay on designated trails and roads.
On Oct 11, 2011, the public session for AB 311 about hunting in Wisconsin did not include “state parks shall be open to hunting, fishing, and trapping”.
Amendment 4 was offered to AB311 on Oct. 20, 2011 by Rep. Jeffrey Mursau to include “state parks shall be open to hunting, fishing, and trapping” and this was 9 days after the 10-11-11 public hearing.
AB 311 was passed in the WI State Assembly on Nov. 1, 2011 without the state parks amendment and was rewritten on Nov. 2, 2011 to include this language.
Therefore, for the safety of year round recreational users in WI State Parks, we ask the DNR Board to delay the implementation of Act 168 until safety and legal issues are resolved.
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Reached 2,500 supporters
February 27, 2013
February 26, 2013
My family used to feel safe hiking on these trails but now I worry every time we head out. We need to reach 2,500 signatures to show the DNR that families deserve parks without the threat of stray bullets. Please send this link to someone who values their right to walk in the woods safely today.
December 28, 2012
Seeing this kind of momentum feels like a weight lifting off my chest because I know exactly how many families are worried about their safety in our parks. We finally have enough people behind us to show the DNR that this is a real problem for the public.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 10, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
December 3, 2012
111 Comments
Act 168 is crazy . It will kill off all the wolves in a certain areas. Why wolves / Do they harm you ? No , they just want to be left alone to live their lives out in peace. Yes bullets can travel. Hit another hunter ? (wouln't that be a shame) Yes, give a wolf anyday over a human.
Why not just hand over Wisconsin, lock stock and barrel to the hunters and anti wildlife brigade. In fact why have state parks at all? I won't want to visit only to watch some animal getting blown away, or child for that matter.
No hunting, trapping,killing or torture of any kind on any animal in national and state parks. The whole point of these parks is to protect natural envinment and those who reside in them.
I am against thios, because their are plenty of woodlands for all hunters to hunt in, they do not need to be in our parks. I think it is not a good idea to allow them access ro parks , or anywhere where their houses, roads etc.
When I was almost 10. A man was trapping on our land without our knowledge. He trapped our family dog. My parents heared him howling the next morning. On their way to get him they heard 4 shots. The man killed him. I am 49 yrs. Old and have never gotten over it!!! It makes me sick!!!
Will the USA ever join the civilized, modern world and leave behind the god awful desecration and prolonged torture of animals that is allowed only here? Whether done in state parks or on private land, it belongs nowhere among modern societies. Karolina Johnson
Is there no safe haven? For animals or people? Please do not allow hunting and trapping in state parks. Nor should trapping be allowed anywhere.
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In March of 2012 Wisconsin passed a law, ACT 168, that allows hunters, fishers and trappers to share up to 80% of each state park with all other users for more than 7 months each year. There are safety, legal, environmental, and economic concerns. Most hunters are against Act 168 for many reasons, including increased liability.
Requiring hunters to stay at least 100 yards from a designated use area is not safe, considering some bullets can travel over 1000 yards and other users are not required to stay on designated trails and roads.
On Oct 11, 2011, the public session for AB 311 about hunting in Wisconsin did not include “state parks shall be open to hunting, fishing, and trapping”.
Amendment 4 was offered to AB311 on Oct. 20, 2011 by Rep. Jeffrey Mursau to include “state parks shall be open to hunting, fishing, and trapping” and this was 9 days after the 10-11-11 public hearing.
AB 311 was passed in the WI State Assembly on Nov. 1, 2011 without the state parks amendment and was rewritten on Nov. 2, 2011 to include this language.
Therefore, for the safety of year round recreational users in WI State Parks, we ask the DNR Board to delay the implementation of Act 168 until safety and legal issues are resolved.
please note: There is no fee to sign the petition and safe parks is not requesting a donation. After you sign, it is your choice to donate to ipetitions.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
February 27, 2013
February 26, 2013
My family used to feel safe hiking on these trails but now I worry every time we head out. We need to reach 2,500 signatures to show the DNR that families deserve parks without the threat of stray bullets. Please send this link to someone who values their right to walk in the woods safely today.
December 28, 2012
Seeing this kind of momentum feels like a weight lifting off my chest because I know exactly how many families are worried about their safety in our parks. We finally have enough people behind us to show the DNR that this is a real problem for the public.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 10, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
December 3, 2012
111 Comments
This is total BS. Why would they allow hunting and trapping in state parks? Is their no safe haven for wildlife? How about when the hunters mistake your dog for a coyote or your dog gets caught in a vile trap.....
Act 168 is crazy . It will kill off all the wolves in a certain areas. Why wolves / Do they harm you ? No , they just want to be left alone to live their lives out in peace. Yes bullets can travel. Hit another hunter ? (wouln't that be a shame) Yes, give a wolf anyday over a human.
Why not just hand over Wisconsin, lock stock and barrel to the hunters and anti wildlife brigade. In fact why have state parks at all? I won't want to visit only to watch some animal getting blown away, or child for that matter.
No hunting, trapping,killing or torture of any kind on any animal in national and state parks. The whole point of these parks is to protect natural envinment and those who reside in them.
I am against thios, because their are plenty of woodlands for all hunters to hunt in, they do not need to be in our parks. I think it is not a good idea to allow them access ro parks , or anywhere where their houses, roads etc.
When I was almost 10. A man was trapping on our land without our knowledge. He trapped our family dog. My parents heared him howling the next morning. On their way to get him they heard 4 shots. The man killed him. I am 49 yrs. Old and have never gotten over it!!! It makes me sick!!!
Will the USA ever join the civilized, modern world and leave behind the god awful desecration and prolonged torture of animals that is allowed only here? Whether done in state parks or on private land, it belongs nowhere among modern societies. Karolina Johnson
Is there no safe haven? For animals or people? Please do not allow hunting and trapping in state parks. Nor should trapping be allowed anywhere.
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This is total BS. Why would they allow hunting and trapping in state parks? Is their no safe haven for wildlife? How about when the hunters mistake your dog for a coyote or your dog gets caught in a vile trap.....