Family-Outdoors

 (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) MADISON – People interested in learning to hunt Wisconsin’s largest game animal have until May 25 to apply to participate in a Learn to Hunt Bear outing featuring classroom and field instruction capped with a real hunt with skilled mentors. “The Learn to Hunt Bear program represents an opportunity of a lifetime for novice hunters of any age,” said Keith Warnke, hunting and shooting sport coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources. “Working in partnership with many dedicated bear hunters and local conservation organizations, wardens and wildlife managers, successful Learn to Hunt Bear events have been held across northern Wisconsin during the last several years." Participation in the DNR Learn to Hunt Bear program is limited, so qualified applications will be evaluated and winners drawn and notified in mid-June. Documents and applications for the Learn to Hunt Bear program can be found by searching the DNR website for “ LTH ....

The Department of Natural Resources is offering a Winter Discovery Day on Saturday, Jan 28 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon. Part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, the program is designed for women to try a variety of outdoor skills in a fun, safe and non-competitive environment. The $50 fee includes lunch and participants' choice of two classes. Sessions, taught by experienced volunteer instructors, include: Ice Fishing Beginning Snowshoeing Basic Map and Compass Skills Day Hiking Duck Hunting Self Defense Basic Pistol Shooting Outdoor Cooking Spring Turkey Hunting "We decided to offer this one-day program for those who want to try some new outdoor recreation activities but can't get away for the full Winter Discovery Weekend," said BOW program coordinator Sue Tabor. "Women who are interested in getting outdoors and having some fun are invited to join us. All classes are geared toward beginners ? no skill...