Education
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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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Enroll in a recreational safety class
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…
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Columbia County shooting range
Range Updates Some shooting areas will be closed off at various times during construction or maintenance. No handgun or pistol will be allowed for shooting at the rifle or shotgun ranges. The range remains closed on Wednesdays 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…
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Outdoor Skills
Wisconsin DNR outdoor skills, education and recreational safety programs provide great opportunities for students to gain hunting, trapping and fishing skills and knowledge of natural resource management. Instructors and teachers introduce students…