DNR Seeking Volunteers and Landowners to Teach Hunters of All Experience Levels
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels practical hunting skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Becoming a volunteer instructor is a great way to shape the future of hunting in Wisconsin, get hands-on teaching experience, work closely with DNR staff and engage with your local community.
In addition to hunter education classes, the DNR and its contracted partners (Becoming an Outdoors Woman, National Deer Association, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Pheasants Forever and Raised at Full Draw) offer additional instruction and continuing education to hunters of all experience levels. We are seeking volunteers to coordinate and instruct programs that teach hands-on skills to help participants gain the experience and confidence needed to hunt independently. Opportunities for volunteer and landowner involvement to support Wisconsin’s hunting heritage include:
- Outdoor Skills – Outdoor Skills programs teach specific skills related to hunting and the outdoors, such as shooting basics, processing deer, dog training and cooking wild game. We have lesson plans available for you to use as a guide, but if you have a hunting or shooting sports skill you can teach, reach out to our program staff to talk more.
- Learn To Hunt – The Learn to Hunt program is a unique opportunity in Wisconsin that allows volunteers to host educational mentored hunts outside of the normal hunting season.
- The Learn to Hunt program requires at least four hours of pre-hunt instruction to participants, and program volunteers must have at least five years of experience hunting the target species. At least one program volunteer must be an active hunter education instructor.
- Landowners to Host Educational Hunts – Mentored hunting programs often rely on partnership with private landowners to provide accessible, controlled experiences for new hunters. Most programs require participants to complete hunter safety education, online trainings, live virtual meetings and hands-on field days to practice shooting and other skills prior to hunting. Landowners passionate about wildlife and habitat management, the future of hunting and connecting people with nature are encouraged to get involved by working with program coordinators to provide managed hunting access.
All volunteer instructors must pass a background check, either through the DNR or through one of its partner organizations.
For more information about becoming a volunteer instructor, a participating landowner or to apply, contact Emily Iehl, DNR hunting & shooting sports program specialist, at Emily.Iehl@wisconsin.gov.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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