The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the addition of four new partnerships. These add to a growing list of organizations working alongside the DNR. These partners help to recruit, retain and reactivate (R3) participants in hunting, trapping and shooting sports across Wisconsin.
The four new partnerships are with the following:
Pheasants Forever
Pheasants Forever’s mission is to conserve pheasants, quail as well as other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy.
National Deer Association
The National Deer Association strives to provide reliable, science-based information for hunters. They also strive to empower hunters to be more informed, successful and engaged stewards of deer and wildlife.
Raised At Full Draw
Raised at Full Draw (RAFD) is a non-profit organization designed to promote archery, hunting and outdoor education through educational camps. The goal of these camps is to pass knowledge and techniques on to the next generation. It also allows them an opportunity to learn in a safe, hands-on environment.
Pass it On – Outdoor Mentors
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is a nationwide nonprofit organization. They match caring adults with a passion for the outdoors with children that want to learn about the outdoors.
These new partnerships include jointly funded positions dedicated to providing and supporting programming around the state to promote hunting, trapping as well as shooting sports. These efforts will focus on teaching people how to get started in each of these activities. They also support and engage people already involved as well as individuals with prior experience who may not be currently active in these activities to get involved again.
“Each of these organizations brings experience and specific areas of interest that will provide diverse outdoor learning experiences for all experience levels,” said Bob Nack, DNR Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Team Supervisor. “These partnerships help us develop an appreciation for the outdoors as well as support wildlife conservation efforts among the public. It also helps us promote these activities to future generations.”
Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons are fast approaching. Learn more about educational materials and opportunities to get involved with programs and events focused on helping people learn to hunt on the DNR website.
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