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I am Ryan Francour with the Howard-Suamico School District. It is a pleasure to offer Wisconsin DNR certification in Hunter Education. SAFETY EDUCATIONSIGN UP FOR A SAFETY EDUCATION COURSEREQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SAFETY EDUCATION COURSESAll Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number when registering for a safety education class and must provide that number to their instructor. The following are the Wisconsin approved courses. Any courses other than the ones listed below will not be recognized in the state of Wisconsin. COURSE OBJECTIVESTo reduce the potential for accidents, injuries and fatalities; to reduce the potential for conflict between participants, landowners and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible and ethical use of the environment and our resources. Enroll in a recreational safety education class.HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTSAnyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must complete a hunter education course and have a hunter education safety certificate on file to purchase any hunting license in Wisconsin. However, if they will be hunting under the hunting mentorship program or they have successfully completed and have proof of completing basic training in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard, they do not need a hunter education safety certificate to purchase a hunting license. BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION Hunter education graduates receive a certificate that is accepted in every state, Canada and Mexico. For Wisconsin residents, a first-time hunter education graduate may use the Wisconsin hunter education certificate in lieu of a small game hunting license from the date of issuance until March 31 of the following year. Those qualifying do not need to purchase a small game license; the certificate is the license for the established time period. First-time graduates are also exempt from the requirement to purchase the pheasant and state waterfowl stamps while the certificate is valid for small game hunting. This does not exempt a person from the requirement to purchase goose permits, a federal waterfowl stamp if age 16 and over or from becoming HIP registered. COURSE OPTIONS 1. ONLINE-ONLY HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE COURSE INFORMATIONStudents take the online-only hunter education course that has the same general content as the other hunter education options. Students work through online units, take multiple-choice quizzes and then take a final multiple-choice exam. Upon successfully completing of all portions of the course, the student is awarded a hunter education safety certificate. This online-only hunter education course is designed for students that have prior hunting and/or firearms handling experience. If you do not have prior hunting or firearms handling experience, it is highly recommended that you take a traditional or internet field day course to receive one-on-one firearms handling and training with a certified Hunter Education Instructor. Hunter Education Course FAQs [PDF] LENGTH OF COURSEThis course takes between 4 and 6 hours to complete. AGE RESTRICTIONSUntil further notice students of any age may take the online-only hunter education course to receive hunter education safety certification. COURSE AVAILABILITYThe online-only hunter education course is completed entirely online. The only DNR-approved online only hunter education course is: Online Only Hunter Education Course [exit DNR] COST OF COURSE$24.50 online course fee + $10 state fee per student 2. HUNTER INTERNET FIELD DAY COURSENOTICE: Students that successfully complete the hunter internet field day online course MUST attend an in-person field day to earn their hunter education safety certification. COURSE INFORMATIONStudents must enroll in an in-person field day course and then complete the hunter internet field day online course prior to attending the field day. The online portion of the course requires students to work through online units and complete multiple-choice quizzes. Upon successfully completing all portions of the hunter internet field day online course, the student is awarded a field day voucher. Students must present the field day voucher to attend the in-person field day course they enrolled in. Students will reinforce what they learned online through hands-on firearm handling, demonstrations and practical exercises. The students take a multiple-choice exam and complete a hands-on, skills-based assessment. Upon successfully completing of all portions of the field day course, the student is awarded a hunter education safety certificate. LENGTH OF COURSEThis hunter internet field day online course takes 4-6 hours to complete online. The required in-person field day component takes 6-8 hours to complete. AGE RESTRICTIONSStudents of any age may take a hunter internet field day course. The course is taught at a 6th grade reading level. COURSE AVAILABILITYHunter internet field day course availability varies depending on the area of the state and time of year. Click the enroll button above to search for a recreational safety education course. Select “Internet Field Day” under course type. The field day is mandatory to earn your hunter education safety certification. After enrolling in an in-person field day, complete the hunter internet field day online course prior to the field day. The only DNR-approved hunter internet field day online course is: Hunter Internet Field Day Online Course [exit DNR] COST OF COURSE$10 per student paid directly to the instructor at the field day course. 3. TRADTIONAL HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE COURSE INFORMATIONStudents attend a multi-day, in-person course where students learn hunter responsibility and safety through lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, practical exercises and individual study. The students take a multiple-choice exam and complete a hands-on, skills-based assessment based on information found in the printed student manual and taught during class. Upon successfully completing of all portions of the course, the student is awarded a hunter education safety certificate. LENGTH OF COURSEThis course varies in length depending on the instructor but may not be longer than 19 total hours. AGE RESTRICTIONSStudents of any age may take a traditional hunter education course. The course is taught at a 6th grade reading level. COURSE AVAILABILITYTraditional hunter education course availability varies depending on the area of the state and time of year. There is at least one class per county per year. Click the enroll button above to search for a recreational safety education course. Select “Hunter” under course type. COST OF COURSE$10 per student paid directly to the instructor at the course. |
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