(DNR) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks conservation organizations, hunting and shooting sports groups and experienced hunters to help host Learn to Hunt Turkey programs this spring.
Each year, people of all ages and backgrounds express interest in participating in Wisconsin’s turkey seasons. Those who have hunted turkeys for five years or longer can help answer this demand by assisting with a turkey Learn to Hunt program.
- Wisconsin’s Learn to Hunt program allows volunteers to hold educational hunts outside regular turkey seasons.
- Instructors provide novice participants with at least four hours of hunting instruction prior to a mentored hunt.
- Instruction can take place in the classroom, or it can be hands-on. Groups can use the four hours of pre-hunt instruction to take participants scouting (asking for hunting permissions on private property), practicing turkey calls, patterning shotguns and more.
- The only required topic is a Safety Briefing to be provided by an active certified Hunter Education Instructor. Beyond that requirement, the topics may be tailored to participants.
- All volunteer Learn to Hunt instructors will have a DNR background check to ensure safety.
If you are interested in helping with a Learn to Hunt program, contact Emily Iehl at Emily.Iehl@wisconsin.gov or Logan Planer at Logan.Planer@wisconsin.gov.
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