Education
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Hunting and angling volunteer mentors
Who are the Volunteer Mentors Volunteer mentors are the key to having successful educational programs. Serving as a mentor can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your hunting career. The old saying goes, "it takes a hunter to make a hunter."…
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Trapper education course information
As of March 1, 2024, the student registration fee for Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program (WCTEP) courses is $20. The course registration fee supports the overall trapper education budget and helps WCTEP volunteer instructors cover…
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Trapper Education volunteer instructor cubby
With over 250 active volunteer instructors, the Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program (WCTEP) has been educating men and women to be responsible trappers since 1982. The Wisconsin Trapper’s Association and the WDNR work cooperatively to…
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Safety Education
Requirements for all safety education courses All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number when registering for a safety education class and must provide that number to their instructor. The…
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R3 Resources
What is R3 Demographic changes, competing interests and shifts in popular American culture have all contributed to the decline in participation rates in hunting and fishing. To address these trends, Wisconsin DNR is focusing our efforts on…
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Public shooting range locations in Wisconsin
Click a location on the map below (target icon) for more information on a specific range, or browse the list. Please use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out on the map.
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National Archery in the Schools Program
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is an introductory level program that teaches youth from 4th grade through high school about the lifetime sport of target archery and provides an opportunity to grow their interest through local,…
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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…