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Sandhill outdoor skills calendar

The Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center provides a variety of educational activities in the wide and wild world of wildlife recreation. Wildlife staff, volunteers and guest instructors conduct various workshops each year, primarily on weekends. Workshops use both an indoor classroom center and the outdoor world of the Sandhill Wildlife Area. Workshops introduce participants to the appropriate use of outdoor equipment, develop skills to feel more competent outdoors and introduce participants to others who share similar interests. A shooting range, trails and opportunities for supervised hunting and trapping experiences enhance the outdoor skills programs. These workshops and clinics are designed to be hands-on learning experiences to improve participants' knowledge, skills and experience levels.

Upcoming Workshops

 

Note: Check back often, as new workshop and events information will be added throughout the year.

 

Workshop Registration

The Sandhill Wildlife Area is open to the public year-round. Individuals and groups are welcome to register for any of our workshops on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nominal fees are charged per participant for most Outdoor Skills Center workshops and tours to cover the costs of educational materials, meals and special equipment. Checks should be made out to the "DNR Skills Center". Registration is based on receipt of an application and fees. We do not currently accept credit/debit cards or cash.

Those registering for workshops will receive a confirmation when the application is processed and will receive a reminder about the upcoming event about one week before the event.

To register for a program, you must complete both forms below and include a check for the total cost of the program. Most programs now have an online registration form linked below under each workshop. If you prefer to register this way, you will need to fill out an online registration form for each member of your party. This online registration serves as both your registration application and your photo release. However, you will still need to send a check via mail or in-person delivery. Please include a check for the program's total cost, including everyone in your party. You or your party may only register for one program per application. Please fill out an additional application for each program if you desire to attend. Online registration forms will close when the program is at its maximum capacity. Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Required Forms

If you are not registering online, please fill out the required forms below:

Please mail both completed forms (if not registering online) along with a check to:

Workshop Registration
Sandhill Wildlife Area
PO Box 156
Babcock, WI 54413

For more information, please contact our office.

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2025 Learn to Hunt Deer Program

The Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Learn to Hunt Deer program. The application is available below and is due by July 1.