Wisconsin DNR Rule Banning Guns While Fishing Repealed After Legal Challenge
In June of this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) repealed a decades-old rule that prohibited the possession of firearms on state waterways. This decision, effective immediately, marks a significant victory for gun rights advocates and fishing enthusiasts across the state.
The repeal stems from a lawsuit filed by the conservative law group, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of Travis Kobs, a resident of Sheboygan Falls. The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of the rule, arguing that it infringed on the rights of Wisconsinites under the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to keep and bear arms.
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As a result of the legal pressure and subsequent repeal, Travis Kobs and other sportsmen can now legally carry firearms while engaging in fishing and other recreational activities on Wisconsin’s waterways. This change not only restores constitutional rights but also aligns state law with practical realities of outdoor sports and personal protection.
