Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our first 2026 Hunter Safety Education Course on April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and April 19, 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 April 1, 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 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: April 1, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Session 2: April 18, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Session 3: April 19, 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, the submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information.
The course fee of $10 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 informed The Banner that Rock County residency is not required in order to participate in their classes.
