The SPEAR Act of 2025 would bar the Secretary from deciding that any lake sturgeon population in Wisconsin is threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
If enacted, the bill would prevent federal threatened or endangered listings under the Act for lake sturgeon populations in Wisconsin. The bill’s findings describe the state’s management practices and annual spearing season.
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The bill’s findings say Wisconsin’s management has helped maintain a large, thriving lake sturgeon population. They also describe the spearing season as an important cultural tradition and source of support for local communities and small businesses.
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