The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
Permanent ice shanties, or those not removed daily, must be removed from all state waters by March 15.
Early deadlines such as those for inland and boundary waters are February 20th for Iowa boundary waters, March 1st for Minnesota boundary waters and inland waters south of Highway 64, March 14th for Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Lake Superior, and inland waters north of Highway 64, and March 15th for Michigan boundary waters.
Anglers can continue to use portable ice shanties after these dates, so long as they are removed from the ice when they are not actively in use and at the end of each day.
The public should report any shanty owners not taking responsibility for removing their shanty to the DNR Violation Hotline by calling or texting 1-800-TIP-WNDR or 1-800-847-9367.
