Thursday, December 12, 2024

Applications for Hunter Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation program now open

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For the Tomahawk Leader

WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for this year’s round of funding for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program.

A release from DNR said funding from the grant program is used to help grow the number of hunters in Wisconsin and support novices who want to learn to hunt.

“The Hunter R3 grant funds projects that teach people the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be responsible and safe hunters; provide instruction in safe firearm operations, ethics, game laws, outdoor survival and first aid; and focus on hunter and recreational shooter recruitment and retention,” DNR stated.

A total grant pool of $125,000.00 is available. DNR said individual grant awards are normally limited to $25,000.00. Cost-sharing funds can be awarded to individuals or community-based organizations, Wisconsin tribes, universities and schools.

Past grant recipient projects include archery range upgrades for urban after-school clubs, support for hunting-related expos focused on new audiences, Learn-To-Hunt programs and the purchase of outdoor wheelchairs for public use.

The deadline to submit grant applications is Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information about applying, eligible items and resources on the DNR’s Hunter R3 Grant Program, visit www.dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/HunterRecruit.html.

DNR, Hunting Recruitment Retention and Reactivation Grant Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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