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R3 Resources
What is R3 Demographic changes, competing interests and shifts in popular American culture have all contributed to the decline in participation rates in hunting and fishing. To address these trends, Wisconsin DNR is focusing our efforts on…
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Public shooting range locations in Wisconsin
Click a location on the map below (target icon) for more information on a specific range, or browse the list. Please use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out on the map.
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National Archery in the Schools Program
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is an introductory level program that teaches youth from 4th grade through high school about the lifetime sport of target archery and provides an opportunity to grow their interest through local,…
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Mentored hunting
It's easier than ever to introduce someone new to hunting in Wisconsin. Anyone can now obtain a mentored-only hunting license and hunt without first completing a hunter education course. They must be accompanied by a licensed hunter (mentor),…
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Dear hunting enthusiast
Trends have shown that hunting is on the decline across the nation. Fortunately, in many of the more rural states, hunting remains a strong tradition. Yet as you and other hunters mature and retire from the strenuous activities afield, you leave a…
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Learn to Hunt
There are many ways to learn to hunt in Wisconsin! The Learn to Hunt program, Educational Outdoor Skills events, Mentored Hunting Law, and Hunter Safety Certification can get you started on your hunting Journey. Learn to Hunt Programs Learn…
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R3
R3 refers to the Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation of hunters, anglers, trappers and shooting sports participants. The DNR is developing strategic plans and implementing known strategies that result in new hunters, anglers and trappers to…
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Public shooting ranges in Wisconsin
Promoting hunting, shooting sports and hunter safety is a long-standing objective within the Department of Natural Resources. Providing the public with accessible, environmentally friendly and safe public shooting ranges to shoot and sight-in rifles…
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Furbearer Drawing Results
The application deadline for bobcat and fisher permits is August 1. Drawings are held in mid-September. Drawing results for bobcat and fisher permits River otter are now a bag limit/quota species. There will no longer be a drawing for…
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Learn to Hunt Bear
Beginning in 2005, the Wisconsin DNR began offering Learn to Hunt Bear opportunities for novice hunters. The Learn to Hunt Bear Program (LTHB) is another opportunity to provide a unique, safe and memorable outdoor experience to novice hunters who…