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…
There are many ways to learn to hunt in Wisconsin! The Learn to Hunt program, Outdoor Skills programs, Mentored Hunting Law and Hunter Safety Certification can get you started on your hunting journey.Learn to Hunt ProgramsLearn to Hunt programs…
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…
All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number before the completion of any recreational safety class and will also be required to provide that customer ID number along with their personal…
The application deadline for bobcat and fisher permits is Aug. 1. Drawings are held in mid-September.Drawing results for bobcat and fisher permitsTrapper Education RequirementsAll new Wisconsin trappers must complete an approved Trapper…
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This page is intended for professional foresters who are certified plan writers or interested in becoming certified plan writers. To learn more about what a certified plan writer can do for you as a landowner, go to the about certified plan writers…
To maintain cooperating forester status, each forester must complete at least 10 hours of professional education/training annually (due on July 1 of each year). This training should be relevant to services provided by the cooperator.Qualified…
Note: Cooperators must agree to follow Department of Natural Resources-approved sound forestry standards in all forest management guidance and assistance that they provide.
Cooperating Foresters are consulting foresters or industrial foresters who voluntarily enter into a cooperative agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Consulting foresters are private-sector foresters who provide…