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Outdoor Skills and Shooting Range Volunteer Opportunities

The DNR has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities focused on outdoor skills and shooting range management. These activities help people connect to the outdoors and participate in an important part of Wisconsin’s culture. Check out the DNR Events calendar for examples of the types of programs and workshops being offered. Consider these volunteer opportunities today!

  • Hunting, Angling, Trapping and Shooting Instructors – Coordinate, lead or assist with programs and workshops.
  • Shooting Range Volunteers – Help keep state-owned ranges clean and safe for range users to enjoy.

Volunteer Qualifications

Two people with protective headphones are at a shooting range, one aiming a rifle with a scope, the other observing.
Shooting instructors teach novice shooters proper form and provide recommendations to
help improve shooting skills. / Photo Credit: Council To Advance Hunting And The Shooting Sports
  1. At least 18 years of age.
  2. Pass a background check.
  3. Demonstrate a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to carry out program responsibilities.
  4. Enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
  5. Volunteers for hunting programs that require a waiver of approvals, fees and other requirements must have at least five years of hunting experience.
     

How To Volunteer

  1. Complete a Background Check Authorization Form and send it to the or mail it to: DNR R3, 2421 Darwin Rd., Madison, WI 53704.
  2. DNR staff will contact you when the background check is complete to discuss your interest areas and volunteer opportunities.
  3. Additional training may be required.