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The Great Outdoors 2026

Product ID: CA3947M

Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Endorsed by the Environmental Law and Indian Law Sections of the State Bar of Wisconsin

When a vacation becomes a fact pattern

Chicagoan Brett Shipley’s quiet family vacation in Northern Wisconsin is quickly spiraling into chaos—a bear encounter, property mishaps, and conflicts no one anticipated during trip planning. You’ve probably seen the movie, but in real life, similar situations can end up on your desk without the punchlines.

Wisconsin’s natural landscape raises legal questions about tribal jurisdiction, real estate, environmental law, and intellectual property (among others). A cabin, a shoreline, or an outdoor business can trigger overlapping rules, competing authorities, and disputes that don’t fit neatly into a single practice area.

The wild side of Wisconsin law

The Great Outdoors brings those topics together in one place, illustrating how the legal frameworks governing Wisconsin’s land, water, wildlife, and recreation intersect—and where conflicts are most likely to arise.

You’ll explore:

How Wisconsin law defines ownership and regulation of wildlife, including the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) authority and enforcement structure
The scope of tribal rights related to hunting, fishing, and natural resources, on and off reservation land
Legal considerations in short-term rentals and vacation properties, from agreements to regulatory oversight
Common boundary disputes and access issues involving recreational property
Riparian rights and waterfront land use regulation
Intellectual property mishaps to avoid when advising outdoor-focused businesses

Cabin fever

From cabin rentals to trademark infringement, the legal terrain of Wisconsin’s outdoors is broad, interconnected, and easy to underestimate. The Great Outdoors offers a one-day, holistic overview, so you can grasp the big picture without having to eat the whole 96er.

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Endorsed by the Environmental Law and Indian Law Sections of the State Bar of Wisconsin

When a vacation becomes a fact pattern

The wild side of Wisconsin law

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In-person seminar - Madison

Webcast seminar

Pricing

Member $259.00

Non-Member $339.00

Credits

7 CLE

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 29, 202612:00 AM - 11:59 PM CT

Add to Calendar 4/29/2026 12:00:00 AM 4/29/2026 11:59:59 PM America/Chicago The Great Outdoors 2026

Endorsed by the Environmental Law and Indian Law Sections of the State Bar of Wisconsin

When a vacation becomes a fact pattern

The wild side of Wisconsin law

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Endorsed by the Environmental Law and Indian Law Sections of the State Bar of Wisconsin

When a vacation becomes a fact pattern

The wild side of Wisconsin law

You’ll explore:

How Wisconsin law defines ownership and regulation of wildlife, including the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) authority and enforcement structure
The scope of tribal rights related to hunting, fishing, and natural resources, on and off reservation land
Legal considerations in short-term rentals and vacation properties, from agreements to regulatory oversight
Common boundary disputes and access issues involving recreational property
Riparian rights and waterfront land use regulation
Intellectual property mishaps to avoid when advising outdoor-focused businesses

Cabin fever

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Endorsed by the Environmental Law and Indian Law Sections of the State Bar of Wisconsin

When a vacation becomes a fact pattern

The wild side of Wisconsin law

8:30 a.m. Tribal Rights and Natural Resources

What rights do tribal members have to hunt, fish and gather natural resources in the State of Wisconsin?
What tribes possess off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights in the State of Wisconsin? Where can those rights be exercised?
What is the scope of tribal off-reservation treaty rights? More specifically, what species can they harvest? Can tribal members engage in commercial harvest? Can tribal members sell their treaty rights to non-Indians? Can tribal members use modern equipment when engaging in hunting, fishing and gathering rights?

Ann McCammon Soltis

9:20 a.m. Wild Animals – the DNR Regulatory Structure and Enforcement Authority

What is the North American Conservation Model?
What authority does the DNR have to enforce the law?
Who has title to the wild animals of Wisconsin?

Deputy Chief Matt O'Brien, Lt. Matthew Wehn

10:10 a.m. Break

10:25 a.m. The Ins and Outs of Airbnb and Cabin Rentals

What is a short-term rental?
Understanding the terms: What is the difference between a lease, sublease agreement, short-term rental agreement, and similar opportunities for fee owners?
How are short-term rentals regulated?

Joe Andreoni, Leslie Elkins

11:15 a.m. Boundary Disputes and Access Issues Involving Recreational Property

How do you establish/defend adverse possession on parcels of recreational property?
What constitutes actual, continuous use of waterfront property?
My client has an adverse possession claim. Are there any downsides to conveying an offer from the client to purchase a neighbor’s land?
I have a handshake deal with my neighbors to use a road on their property to get to my cabin. Good enough or do I need something in writing?
My realtor and the title company are asking me for my Abstract. Where would I find my Abstract?

Trace P. Hummel

12:05 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

1:05 p.m. Riparian Rights I own a house (or cabin) on a lake (or river) (or stream)

Does the ownership of the property extend to the water, or does it extend further?
Can I put in a dock?
What rights do I have in the body of water itself?

Erin K. Deeley

1:55 p.m. Waterfront (Lake or River) Land Use and Regulation

How do I determine what regulations apply to my property?
Department of Natural Resources versus local government, who controls?
Where can I build my cabin?

Paul G. Kent, Jane R. Landretti

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. Common IP Issues Facing Outdoor Businesses

We want to start a new line of golf clubs. How do we know the brand name we chose won’t infringe another trademark
We have a new design for a snowboard binding. How do we prevent others from copying our design?
We sell a solar powered camp oven. Recently we received a cease and desist letter telling us the oven infringed a patent they owned and they threatened to sue us for patent infringement. What should we do?

Erin Ogden

3:50 p.m. Program Concludes

Recognize which laws and authorities control different outdoor-related disputes
Advise clients on cabin, waterfront, and recreational property matters with a clearer understanding of rights, limits, and obligations
Understand how tribal rights and state regulation intersect when hunting, fishing, or natural resource issues arise
Identify potential legal and regulatory risks for outdoor and recreation-based businesses before decisions are made
Apply a cohesive framework to legal questions involving natural resources, property rights, and outdoor commerce rather than treating them as isolated problems

Real estate lawyers
Environmental lawyers
Government, municipal, and administrative lawyers
Indian/tribal law practitioners
Civil litigators
Business and intellectual property lawyers
Animal and wildlife law practitioners
Rural practitioners

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8:30 a.m. Tribal Rights and Natural Resources

What rights do tribal members have to hunt, fish and gather natural resources in the State of Wisconsin?
What tribes possess off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights in the State of Wisconsin? Where can those rights be exercised?
What is the scope of tribal off-reservation treaty rights? More specifically, what species can they harvest? Can tribal members engage in commercial harvest? Can tribal members sell their treaty rights to non-Indians? Can tribal members use modern equipment when engaging in hunting, fishing and gathering rights?

Ann McCammon Soltis

9:20 a.m. Wild Animals – the DNR Regulatory Structure and Enforcement Authority

What is the North American Conservation Model?
What authority does the DNR have to enforce the law?
Who has title to the wild animals of Wisconsin?

Deputy Chief Matt O'Brien, Lt. Matthew Wehn

10:10 a.m. Break

10:25 a.m. The Ins and Outs of Airbnb and Cabin Rentals

What is a short-term rental?
Understanding the terms: What is the difference between a lease, sublease agreement, short-term rental agreement, and similar opportunities for fee owners?
How are short-term rentals regulated?

Joe Andreoni, Leslie Elkins

11:15 a.m. Boundary Disputes and Access Issues Involving Recreational Property

How do you establish/defend adverse possession on parcels of recreational property?
What constitutes actual, continuous use of waterfront property?
My client has an adverse possession claim. Are there any downsides to conveying an offer from the client to purchase a neighbor’s land?
I have a handshake deal with my neighbors to use a road on their property to get to my cabin. Good enough or do I need something in writing?
My realtor and the title company are asking me for my Abstract. Where would I find my Abstract?

Trace P. Hummel

12:05 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

1:05 p.m. Riparian Rights I own a house (or cabin) on a lake (or river) (or stream)

Does the ownership of the property extend to the water, or does it extend further?
Can I put in a dock?
What rights do I have in the body of water itself?

Erin K. Deeley

1:55 p.m. Waterfront (Lake or River) Land Use and Regulation

How do I determine what regulations apply to my property?
Department of Natural Resources versus local government, who controls?
Where can I build my cabin?

Paul G. Kent, Jane R. Landretti

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. Common IP Issues Facing Outdoor Businesses

We want to start a new line of golf clubs. How do we know the brand name we chose won’t infringe another trademark
We have a new design for a snowboard binding. How do we prevent others from copying our design?
We sell a solar powered camp oven. Recently we received a cease and desist letter telling us the oven infringed a patent they owned and they threatened to sue us for patent infringement. What should we do?

Erin Ogden

3:50 p.m. Program Concludes

Recognize which laws and authorities control different outdoor-related disputes
Advise clients on cabin, waterfront, and recreational property matters with a clearer understanding of rights, limits, and obligations
Understand how tribal rights and state regulation intersect when hunting, fishing, or natural resource issues arise
Identify potential legal and regulatory risks for outdoor and recreation-based businesses before decisions are made
Apply a cohesive framework to legal questions involving natural resources, property rights, and outdoor commerce rather than treating them as isolated problems

Real estate lawyers
Environmental lawyers
Government, municipal, and administrative lawyers
Indian/tribal law practitioners
Civil litigators
Business and intellectual property lawyers
Animal and wildlife law practitioners
Rural practitioners

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