Learn to Hunt Deer – Adams County

Description

The Learn to Hunt Program is a Department of Natural Resources opportunity for novice hunters to learn through classroom lessons and to participate in an actual hunt with an experienced mentor.

This Learn to Hunt Deer course is open to anyone 18 and older. It is a co-ed event. State hunting license requirements are waived for these events. 

This course includes the following requirements to be completed by December 6:

• Hunter Education Certification - if needed, a link will be provided to complete an online course at no cost.

• Online Deer Hunting 101 Class - a link will be provided to complete this online course at no cost. 

• Virtual Class - Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This class will cover deer biology and habitat, hunting safety, equipment and gear, plus Q&A time with class instructors.

• Shooting Range Day - Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at a centrally located shooting range. Participants will receive coaching from patient instructors who will help you build shooting confidence. Lunch is included. 

For the Hunt Weekend, Dec. 13 - 14, 2025, you will be paired with an experienced mentor for a hunt on private property in Adams County. Hunting the following morning is optional for anyone who doesn’t harvest a deer the day before. Gun and ammunition provided; blaze orange hunting clothes available for participant to borrow. Dinner is provided Saturday night. 

There is a $50 registration fee, payable online through this secure server. 

To register please contact Peggy Farrell pfarrell@uwsp.edu 

This course is being offered in partnership between the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, the National Deer Association, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.