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Learn to Hunt Local. Sustainable. Food.

By RVL / March 9, 2020

Learn to Hunt Local. Sustainable. Food.

Learn to hunt programs combine classroom instruction and field work before a novice goes hunting with an experienced hunter. They are a great way to introduce someone new to Wisconsin’s hunting heritage.

View upcoming learn to hunts.

 

How to host a Learn to Hunt

Help protect Wisconsin’s hunting heritage and enjoy the thrill of helping someone experience their first hunt by hosting a Learn to Hunt. We’ve streamlined the process to make it easier for your group to host these events, including removing the requirement to get landowner signatures. We can help cover costs and we can help you find insurance.

Steps for hosting

  1. Choose the dates and locations of your class and hunt.
  2. Complete, sign and send Form 2300-260 (Authorization to conduct) [PDF] to your local wildlife biologist at least 30 days in advance of the first hunt date.
    • This form can be scanned and emailed or mailed to your local wildlife biologist.
  3. Complete and send Form 8500-167 (Authorized mentors) [PDF] to the Learn to Hunt coordinator at least 15 days in advance of the first hunt date.
    • All Learn to Hunt mentors shall have at least five years of hunting experience.
    • All Learn to Hunt mentors must pass the department-authorized background check every 5 years. New or expired mentors must complete Form 4100-217 (Background check) [PDF] and send it to the Learn to Hunt coordinator at least 30 days in advance of the first hunt date.
  4. Recruit novice hunters to attend your Learn to Hunt. We highly encourage groups to focus on recruiting participants who would not otherwise have the chance to experience hunting—both youth and adults. You can advertise your Learn to Hunt on this web page by emailing the class date(s), hunt date(s), county, location and contact information to the Learn to Hunt coordinator.
  5. Consider obtaining insurance for your Learn to Hunt. While DNR can’t insure Learn to Hunts because there is not a formal certification program in place for training and hosting Learn to Hunts, we have partnered with the Hunters Network of Wisconsin to find an insurance provider that will write policies. Call John W. Klinzing at 608-310-3924 for any questions about the availability and details of this insurance option.

Report out after the Learn to Hunt is complete

After the hunt, the applicant must complete and send Form 8500-166 (Participent Report) [PDF] to the Learn to Hunt coordinator.

Consider seeking Learn to Hunt reimbursement from DNR

Sponsors also may want to apply for the Learn to Hunt reimbursement program for reimbursement of up to $25 per student.

Upcoming Learn to Hunts

Turkey

Dates County Location Contact
Class: 4/4-4/5/2020
Hunt: 4/11-4/12/2020		 Pierce Prescott Sportsman’s Club Tim Rundquist
Phone: 715-262-3605
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/21/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Lincoln Lincoln Gun Club Jason Malone
Phone: 715-722-0304
Email: [email protected]
Class: 4/3/2020
Hunt: 4/4/2020		 Taylor Taylor County Sportsman’s Club Jill Behrens
Phone: 715-748-6545
Email: [email protected]
Class: 4/8/2020
Hunt: 4/11-4/12/2020		 Dane, Jefferson Tom’s Guns Julie Bergholz
Phone: 608-220-2215
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/28/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake Waupun Town Hall Dean Kreuziger
Phone: 920-602-3958
Email: [email protected]
Class: 4/10/2020
Hunt: 4/11-4/12/2020		 Monroe Cataract Sportsman’s Club Adam Hayden
Phone: 920-602-3958
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Class: 3/14/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Dodge, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington Ozaukee County Fish and Game Ted Fischer
Phone: 262-483-2461
Email: [email protected]
Class: 4/4/2020
Hunt: 4/4-5/26/2020		 Oneida, Vilas Boulder Junction Shooting Range Tim Ebert
Phone: 715-892-7490
Rich Thole
Phone: 715-605-2130
Class: 3/21/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Columbia Rio Conservation Club James Farrington
Phone: 608-235-8503
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/28/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/12/2020		 Marinette Lake Noquebay Sportsman’s Club Aaron McCullough
Phone: 715-927-2257
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/27/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Outagamie Outagamie Conservation Club Adults Only
Colleen
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/28/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Racine, Walworth Pishtaka Wildlife Society Scott Gunderson
Phone: 414-581-3157
Class: 3/29/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Dane, Iowa Cross Plains Valley Archers Club Brian Boehnen
Phone: 608-220-8896
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/28/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/12/2020		 Juneau, Monroe Eastern Monroe County Tom Boulden
Phone: 608-386-2535
Email: [email protected]
Class: 4/3/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Green, Lafayette Argyle Rod and Gun Club Kyle Klopfenstein
Phone: 608-558-6831
Email: [email protected]
Class: 3/28/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Adams, Juneau, Monroe New Lisbon Sports Club Dan Berry
Phone: 608-377-3528
Class: 3/28/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Manitowoc, Sheboygan Howards Grove Rod and Gun Club Randal DuMez
Phone: 920-627-1643
Email: [email protected]
Class: 4/4/2020
Hunt: 4/5/2020		 Crawford Southwest Crawford County Mike Cross
Phone: 608-412-2517
Class: 4/3/2020
Hunt: 4/4-4/5/2020		 Brown, Calumet, Manitowoc Northeast Calumet County Brad Martinson
Phone: 920-841-5878
Email: [email protected]

Pheasant

Dates County Location Contact
Class: 4/16/2020
Hunt: TBA		 Langlade Antigo Bow Club Adults Only
Tim Otto
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 715-623-4190 x3132

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