Hunter’s Safety at Barkhausen and BCSC – April 3, 4 and 5th 2025

DNR HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE

April 3, 4 & 5, 2025

The Howard-Suamico Hunter Education Instructors Group is offering a 3-day DNR certified Hunter Education Course. This is a course focusing on the safe, responsible handling of firearms.  It is geared toward youth, 12 years of age and older, and persons new to the shooting sports.

  • Students successfully completing the course will receive their DNR Hunter Education Certification (required of persons born after January 1, 1973 to purchase a WI hunting license).
  • PRIOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this course at https://dnr.wi.gov/education/outdoorskills/safetyeducation.html  See webpage “details; additional instructions will be emailed to students prior to the start of class.
  • Prior to the start pf the 3-day classroom sessions, students must successfully complete the on-line portion of the course at website, https://www.hunter-ed.com/wisconsin-hunt/ and the 3-day classroom portion of the course which includes the required field day, field test and written test.

Dates:       

  • Thursday, April 3, 2025           6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Friday, April 4, 2025               6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025            8:00 am –3:00 pm

Location:  Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve – Nature Center – Field Day Saturday at the Brown County Sportsmen’s Club.

For additional information:  Contact Tom Hansen at ph. (920) 615-7358 or by email at Thomas.Hansen@wisconsin.gov.

Selection of GoWild page to aid in locating class: Select Course Type “Hunter” and County “Brown” to see local options. https://gowild.wi.gov/customers/class