Wisconsin Administrative Code Kickapoo Reserve Management Board
Here’s a detailed overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code that governs the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board (KB designation):
📘 Chapter KB 1 – Kickapoo Valley Reserve Management
Sections included:
KB 1.01 – Purpose & Applicability
KB 1.02 – Definitions (e.g., “Reserve,” “Board,” “Camping,” “Vehicle”) (regulations.justia.com)
KB 1.03 – General provisions
KB 1.04 – Regulations on Vehicles
KB 1.05 – Animals (rules for pets, horses, service animals) (regulations.justia.com)
KB 1.06 – Fires
KB 1.07 – Waters & Rivers
KB 1.08 – Firearms & Hunting
KB 1.09 – Camping
KB 1.10 – Fees (regulations.justia.com)
Key Rules from KB 1.05 – Animals
Pets banned inside buildings, and must not disturb others.
Dogs allowed for hunting, except during nesting season (Apr 15–Jul 31); dog trials/training only where permitted. Leashing or control required year-round, with leashes mandatory during nesting season. (law.cornell.edu)
No pets on ski trails when snow-covered.
Horse/mule rules: banned except on designated trails or with permit; no reckless riding.
No abandonment of animals, except for authorized stocking events.
Service animals allowed per state law (s. 106.52(1)(fm)). (law.cornell.edu)
Foundation in Statute: Wisconsin Statutes § 41.41
The statutes (ch. 41.41) underpin the board’s authority and mandate:
Purpose: Preserve environmental, scenic & cultural features; provide public facilities and recreational opportunities; promote as tourism destination.
Board duties: Plan, lease, acquire and manage land; publish maps; appoint an executive director; enforce rules; charge fees; and promulgate reserve-specific regulations.
Prohibitions: No land sales within the reserve; mining is banned.
Enforcement: Department of Natural Resources police enforce laws and board rules; violations subject to forfeiture up to $100. (law.justia.com, kvr.state.wi.us)
Where to Access These Rules
Official administrative code text: You can view Chapter KB 1 on the Wisconsin Legislature’s website under “Administrative Code – Kickapoo Reserve Management Board” (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov)
DNR/KVR website: Offers summaries of board duties and regulations aligned with KB 1 (kvr.state.wi.us)
🔍 Summary
The KB 1 code defines terms, outlines permitted use (vehicles, pets, fires, camping), and sets rules to protect the reserve’s natural, scenic, and cultural values. It complements Wis. Stat. § 41.41, which grants the board its powers and duties, such as rule-making authority, land management, and enforcement. Together, statute and administrative code establish a legal framework for managing the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.
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