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The primary purpose of the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program is to provide cost-sharing grants to local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors.
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Tom Chandler
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Richard "Dick" Netzinger
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T.J. Walker Middle School
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Pictured L-R
OST Linda Xiong
HEA Lt. Renee Thok
WHEIA - Dave Wollum
Warden Richard Maki
Recipient Don Dukerschein- from Chippewa Falls.
50 year award recipient- Don Dukerschein
Congratulations Dick
In late August, Dick Olson of
Menomonie WI received his
55 Year award gift from the
Wisconsin DNR.
Dick started teaching in
Menomonie in 1969 and is
still helping out with
Hunter education classes.
He has over 4700 students
that he has taught.
Here is a picture of his 55 Year
award plaque and his 55 Year
gift from WHEIA.
Mark your calendars for WHEIA's annual conference.
Friday, April 3, 2027.
This is a great place to network with other hunter education instructors.
Mission Statement
The Wisconsin Hunter Education Instructor Association (WHEIA) works cooperatively with the Department of Natural Resources and with volunteer instructors throughout the State of Wisconsin in the promotion and implementation of Wisconsin’s Hunter Education Safety and Mentorship Programs.
WHEIA endorses and supports the use of standardized lesson plans by all instructors in order to improve the delivery and quality of the program. WHEIA’s primary focus is on safety and furthermore understands the importance of “hands-on” training in the area of archery and firearms safety as well as tree stand safety and associated outdoor safety for hunters of all ages prior to going afield.
WHEIA supports instructors statewide by providing training sessions along with materials and equipment needed in the delivery of safety training.
WHEIA supports through scholarships the continued education of young adults in their pursuit of outdoor resources careers, such as wildlife habitat conservation and restoration and warden/law enforcement careers. WHEIA also works on fostering mutual cooperation with federal and state governments in recognizing the need to have properly educated hunters
and target shooters.
