LEARN TO HUNT Whitetail Deer Program

The Learn to Hunt Program is designed to introduce first time novice hunters to the sport of whitetail hunting.
Each participant will be paired up with an experienced volunteer mentor who will help teach a required 4-hour
educational session, hands-on firearm range training, and lead the participant and parent or guardian on an
actual whitetail hunt.
Participants will gain knowledge in:
• Whitetail hunting skills and strategies
• Whitetail biology and habitat
• Firearm handling and safety
• Whitetail field dressing and processing
Program Requirements
• Program is free of charge for all participants.
• All participant must be at least 10 years of age.
• All participant must create a Wisconsin DNR customer number prior to the first activity date.
• All necessary gear can be provided for each participant.
• Participants are NOT required to complete a Hunters Education Class prior to the LTH program.
Dates
TO REGISTER: EMAIL or Call Dan Kanis @ 608-606-2164 dan@nelsonagricenter.com
• Gun Handling & Range Session September 26, 2026 - 9am - 4pm
Viola Sportsman’s Club
• 3 Hour Educational Session (Classroom and Range) October 3rd, 2026 - 9:00am - Noon
Viola Sportsman’s Club
• Whitetail Hunt October 16th, 17th and 18th, 2026
Learn To Hunt Program Needs/Donation Requests
Each participant will be equipped with:
• Blaze clothing items such as ball cap, stocking hat, vests and/or jacket and gloves/mitts.
• Shooting sticks
• Binoculars
• Field dressing supplies, including a hunting knife
• Hand and body warmers
• Smaller caliber center fire rifle (if needed). If the participant does not have access to a proper firearm and
ammunition, one will be provided by the club for the participant to use. Firearm and ammunition would be
facilitated by the mentor and returned to the club at the conclusion of the hunt.
Deer harvested by participants will be processed at a local processor at no cost to the participant.