Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our third 2026 Hunter Safety Education Course on September 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and September 20, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Edgerton Conservation Club, 900 Stoughton Road, Edgerton, WI 53534. There will be an in-person introductory session on August 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, 200 East U.S. Highway 14, Janesville, WI 53545. Students will need to attend all sessions to graduate.

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973, is required to complete a Hunter Safety Education Course to legally hunt in Wisconsin. Students must be at least 12 years of age.

Hunter Safety Education Course

Session 1: August 19, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Session 2: September 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Session 3: September 20, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club

Registration is now open. Complete the online enrollment form to reserve a seat. https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/sheriff-s-office/recreational-patrol/hunter-education
Class size is limited to thirty (30) students. Upon submission of the registration form, you will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information.

The course fee of $10.00 per student will be collected at the first session. If the student is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian will need to attend the first session with the student. Students will receive course materials at the first session. Please direct any questions to Deputy Michael Borgwardt at michael.borgwardt@co.rock.wi.us.

Editor’s note: The Rock County Sheriff’s Department has previously indicated to The Banner that Rock County residency is not a requirement in order to participate in this class.