
Any person born on or after January 1, 1973, is required to be certified in either basic Hunter Education or Bow Hunter Education before purchasing any hunting license, including an archery license.
Wisconsin has adopted the National Bowhunter Education Foundation's (NBEF) International Bowhunter Education Program which is acknowledged and accepted worldwide. Although Wisconsin's bowhunter education program is voluntary and a bowhunter education certificate is not currently required in order to bowhunt in this state, numerous other states and certain federal properties do require a bowhunter education certificate from a course approved by NBEF in order to bowhunt.
The Wisconsin bowhunter education course is NBEF approved and graduates receive a certificate that is accepted everywhere bowhunter certification is required.
Course Objective:
To reduce the potential for hunting accidents, injuries and fatalities; to reduce the potential for conflict between hunters, landowners, and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible, and ethical use of the environment and our resources.
Course Content:
1. The history of modern day bowhunting and our hunting heritage
2. Responsibilities of bowhunters toward our environment, wildlife, landowners, and others
3. Preparing for the hunt - specific laws, clothing, and other equipment
4. Bowhunting Equipment selection and care - Tree stand safety
5. Marksmanship fundamentals
6. Bowhunting methods
7. Handling outdoor emergencies
8. Field care of harvested game
Who is eligible to take a class:
Anyone 12 years of age or older is eligible to take the class and receive a safety education certificate. Young people age 11 may take the course provided that they turn 12 within 6 months of completion of the course.
Length of Course:
Minimum 10 hours. The average length is 12 hours.
Cost of Course:
The DNR requires a $10 fee per student.
Class Availability and Information:
The Bowhunter Safety Course will be held on Saturday August 9th, 2008, 8AM-5PM, and Sunday August 10th, 2008, 8AM-12 noon at the OLD building. Registration is Saturday 8-8:30AM. Dress for some outdoor activities. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. The indoor pistol range will be closed during this class.
Contact:
Bill Hagen, 608-873-8160.