Editor’s note: Deputy Lund of the Rock County Sheriff’s Dept. told the Banner that as of Thursday morning, 8/22, only a few spaces remain. The department has previously told the Banner that Rock County residency is not required in order to participate in their classes. Although the registration form only references the September classes, all three classes must be attended. In order to register the student must have a WI DNR customer ID number, which may be obtained by calling 888-936-7463 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. The number may also be obtained here.
Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our third 2024 Hunter Safety Education Course on August 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., September 14, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and September 15, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Edgerton Conservation Club, 900 Stoughton Road, Edgerton, WI 53534
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 or turn 12 shortly after the class.
Hunter Safety Education Course
Session 1: August 27, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Session 2: September 14, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Session 3: September 15, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 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 Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock.wi.us.
