Annual Hunter Sight-In Program

October 09, 2008
Contact: Elise Schaffer, PIO Phone: (608) 284-6142 Email: schaffer@co.dane.wi.us
Sheriff's Office

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the Annual Hunter’s Sight-In Program. The program starts Saturday, November 1st, and will run through Friday, November 14th. Area hunters can prepare for the yearly Wisconsin deer hunt by sighting in their shotguns, rifles, and pistols in a safe environment at the Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center. The Training Center is located between Interstate 90/94 and Waunakee at 5184 State Highway 19. No appointment is necessary. The facility is open to the public between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm daily. Citizens may only bring firearms that are legal for use in hunting deer in Wisconsin. Experienced instructors will be on hand to provide assistance in the sighting and adjusting of firearms. There is a fee of $10.00 for the first gun and $5.00 for each additional gun. Hearing and eye protection is mandatory and will be provided, but you may also use your own. Hunters will also be able to receive information on hunting laws, regulations, and gun safety. Nurses from Meriter Hospital will also be on site providing free health screening on November 1st and 2nd from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Additional Information may be obtained by contacting training center staff at 849-2660, or log on to the Sheriff’s website at www.danesheriff.com. ####