Learn To Hunt For Food - Deer

Description

Join the DNR and Glacier Valley Gobblers for their Fall 2024 Learn to Hunt Deer Workshop! This workshop and hunt will introduce participants to skills necessary for successful deer hunting, such as basic deer biology, butchering, firearm handling and shooting, culminating in a one-on-one mentored hunt held Oct. 11-13th.

No hunting or firearm experience is needed. A park admission sticker is required to enter Governor Nelson State Park. Interested participants with limited mobility are asked to contact the event organizer about accessibility options in advance of the event.

To enroll, go to Go Wild and search for "Learn to Hunt" in Sauk County (class number 86035).

Schedule:

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6 - 8 p.m. - Introduction & Class Overview

Fitchburg DNR Service Center
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6 - 8 p.m. - Deer Butchering Workshop

Governor Nelson State Park
5140 County Road M
Waunakee, WI 53597

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 - 11 a.m. - Firearm Handling & Shooting

Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center
5184 State Road 19
Waunakee, WI 53597

Friday, Oct. 11 - 13 - Hunt Weekend

Participants will meet with instructors and mentors on Friday afternoon for a traditional deer camp setting, including a potluck dinner. Another opportunity to shoot will be available on Friday afternoon in Leland. Pending interest and schedules, participants can hunt with mentors until dark on Friday and throughout the weekend. Lodging may be available with volunteer instructors or on your own.