WEll the CC law - a definiton was needed as some will have a loaded long gun - we as hunters know the difference or at least I'd hope so.
And as you stated it was paraphrased from Lawhern. Quote -
""In its essence, the new law can be boiled down to a single statement, said Tim Lawhern, DNR division of enforcement and science administrator.
“Unless otherwise prohibited, you can carry a long gun, uncased and unloaded, in or on a motor vehicle in Wisconsin at any time,” End quote.
As much as you don't like them the laws are written to protect you.
JW