According to a release by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, there have been multiple reports of people harvesting cicadas at Big Foot Beach State Park in Walworth County in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin state law prohibits the capture and removal of insects from state park properties. There are exceptions for hunting and fishing activities that are otherwise authorized by law but these exceptions do not include cicadas.
Department of Natural Resources park wardens may take enforcement action in response to violations.
If you are aware of cicada harvesting happening at any other state park locations in Wisconsin, please report it to the DNR’s Violation Hotline online or by calling or texting 1-800-847-9367.
The original press release can be read here >> https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/95611
