Inspire the next generation by being a hunting mentor

There are fun options to share hunting expertise, enthusiasm and stories with novices of all ages. An adult could become a mentor, lead a learn-to-hunt outing or hold a workshop, to teach new hunters how to cook meat from harvested deer.

Opportunities abound. If someone prefers a one-onone opportunity, consider becoming a mentor. This program allows novice hunters to hunt within arm’s reach of a qualified mentor, without first completing a hunter education course.

Consider joining the roster of Learn to Hunt volunteer instructors. The Learn To Hunt program has learning in the classroom, coupled with time in the field, followed by a hunt with a mentor. Local groups usually host a program. Volunteers also could lead an educational hunt, outside of the regular hunting season.

Hunter education covers ways to help the community, by teaching injury-prevention and lifesaving actions, while positively influencing the attitudes and actions of other resource users.

If anyone is eager to share a wide variety of knowledge, this is likely the option. Outdoor Skills Workshops offer deer-processing skills, safe firearm handling techniques, shooting basics and tips for cooking wild game.

Special Youth Hunts for wild turkey, white-tailed deer and waterfowl, offer valuable experience and time to safely hunt. These are held outside the normal hunting season. Residents and non-residents, ages 15 years and younger, are welcome.

For more information, contact Emily.Iehl@Wisconsin. gov or Logan.Planer@wisconsin.gov.