August Is National Shooting Sports Month

 

 

August Is National Shooting Sports Month

 

For those interested in trying hunting for the first time, we offer introductions to shooting classes. 

August is National Shooting Sports Month, and with good reason. Seasoned hunters know that a successful fall hunt starts with keeping your skills sharp over the summer, and there’s no better time to get out and practice your skills.

The DNR manages Wisconsin’s 11 state-owned ranges to provide safe and quality shooting experiences with opportunities to shoot rifles, shotguns and handguns. We also work closely with the National Archery in the Schools program, Scholastic 3D Archery and clay target programs for school-aged youth.

If you’re interested in hunting, we offer introductions to shooting with our partners at the National Deer Association, Pheasants Forever, Raised at Full Draw, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman and Pass-It-On Outdoor Mentors. These initiatives promote safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation, as well as foster a deep appreciation for our rich shooting sports heritage.

National Shooting Sports Month is not just about honing your skills on the range but also about fostering a sense of community and stewardship. By coming together, we can ensure this cherished tradition is preserved for generations to come.

For more information on how to get involved this month and beyond, check out the DNR events calendar.

 

Make The Most Of What’s Left Of Summer At The Explorium at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area

It’s a nature center … it’s a museum … it’s interactive … it’s the Explorium at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area!

And it’s the perfect place to visit this summer.

Walk through a glacier, meet a mammoth, talk with settlers, ride an airboat and more in the interactive exhibits that tell the story of the marsh.

Stop in after a hike on the boardwalk trail or escape the summer heat with a visit to the Explorium.

Find hours, admission info and more on the Explorium on our website.

 

 

Historic Dairy Revives In Paoli

Learn More In The Summer Issue And
Get A Recipe, Too!

Pick up the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine to get the scoop on a Wisconsin dairy operation with a long history in the Dane County town of Paoli.

Seven Acre Dairy Co. features a revived dairy factory in a restored building, plus a café and restaurant that source local meat and produce to create delicious dishes — with a recipe included in the summer magazine issue!

Seven Acre even has ties to an Indigenous distillery, creating a vodka-like spirit out of whey, the common dairy byproduct. Learn more about this unique business and how this “Historic Dairy Revives With Modern Spin” in the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources.

You can find the latest digital edition online now, or subscribe today to receive the print issue or give the magazine as a gift to family and friends. It’s just $8.97 for four quarterly issues.