{
 "state": "WI",
 "name": "Wisconsin",
 "agency": "Wisconsin DNR State Parks",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-wi:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "Wisconsin State Parks",
   "agency": "Wisconsin DNR State Parks",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "WI",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "summary": "Hobby metal detecting isn't allowed on Wisconsin DNR lands. A detector may be used only to recover a specific lost personal item, with a written permit (Form 9400-239), in a limited area between May 1 and Oct 15.",
   "permit": "Lost-item permit only.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/rules/metaldetect"
   ],
   "notes": "NR 45.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the DNR metal detector page: allowed only to recover specific lost items, by permit.",
   "status_history": [
    {
     "from": "permit_required",
     "to": "prohibited",
     "date": "2026-10-21",
     "reason": "Permit only for recovering specific lost items; consistent with MN/NC/ND treatment"
    }
   ],
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  },
  {
   "id": "us-wi:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "Wisconsin State Parks",
   "agency": "Wisconsin DNR State Parks",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "WI",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "restricted_areas",
   "summary": "Drones and other flying activities are prohibited unless the area is posted for that use.",
   "permit": "None in posted areas.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/rules/flying"
   ],
   "notes": "NR 45.04.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read the DNR flying page.",
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  }
 ]
}