DNR working with others to promote outdoor sports
Four new partnerships have been added to a growing list of organizations working alongside the DNR, to recruit, retain and reactivate (R3) participants in hunting, trapping and shooting sports across Wisconsin. The four new partnerships are with Pheasants Forever, National Deer Association, Raised At Full Draw and Pass it On – Outdoor Mentors.
Pheasants Forever’s mission is to conserve pheasants, quail and other wildlife, through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy.
The National Deer Association strives to provide reliable, science-based information for hunters, empowering them to be more informed, successful, and engaged stewards of deer and wildlife.
Raised at Full Draw 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, and allow them an opportunity to learn in a safe, hands-on environment.
Outdoor Mentors is a nationwide non-profit organization that matches caring adults with a passion for the outdoors, with children that want to learn about the outdoors. These new partnerships include new, jointly funded positions, dedicated to providing and supporting programming, and events around the state, to promote hunting, trapping and shooting sports. They will focus on teaching people how to get started in each of these activities, supporting and engaging people already involved, and encouraging individuals with prior experience, who may not be currently active in these activities, to get involved again. “Each of these organizations brings experience and specifi c areas of interest, that will provide diverse outdoor learning experiences for Wisconsinites of all experience levels,” said Bob Nack, DNR R3 team supervisor. “These partnerships help us develop an appreciation for the outdoors and support wildlife conservation efforts among the public, while also promoting these activities to future generations.”
Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons are approaching, so to learn more about educational materials and opportunities to get involved with programs, visit dnr.wisconsin.gov.
