OUTDOOR GROUPS

Several organizations in the area are dedicated to the traditions of hunting and shooting.

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited establishes, promotes, assists, and contributes to conservation, restoration, and management of waterfowl habitat.

Three Ducks Unlimited chapters are in place locally: Yellow River Chapter in Spooner, Joe Gronski, 635-3003; the Northern Lakes Chapter in the town of Scott, Burnett County, Paul Avery, 635-3036; and the Northern Teals Chapter, a chapter for women, Karen Slaminski, 635-6392.

Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club

Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club (IRPC) promotes the shooting sports and introduces youth to the sports while teaching them gun and hunting safety. IRPC has a shooting range just north of Spooner. The group also strongly supports conservation of habitat for wildlife. Keith Crosby, 635-2029.

Whitetails Unlimited

Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) includes the Northwest Wiscon-sin Chapter based in Spooner. The organization's purpose is to raise money to promote understanding of conservation measures, to purchase and manage wildlife habitat, and to preserve the hunting tradition for future generations. The group also hosts a handicap deer hunt. Gary Magnus, 635-2369.

Northwest Wisconsin Gun Dog Club

The Northwest Wisconsin Gun Dog Club in Spooner promotes the hunting dog sports and helps inform people with dogs about proper training techniques. The club also encourages children and young hunters to be involved, teaching them the responsibility that goes along with owning a dog and carrying on the hunting dog tradition. Brian Swanson, 468-4074.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Washburn County is included in the Chequamegon Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, an international, nonprofit wildlife organization dedicated to the conservation of elk and other wildlife habitat in North America. Wisconsin has established one of the strongest traditions of supporting elk and elk habitat. Elk were introduced into the area five years ago. Bill Hunyadi, 462-4256.

Safari Club International

Headquartered in Minong, the Safari Club International Chapter was formed in 1998 for those interested in hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. The club's mission, locally and nationally, is the preservation of hunting rights and the conservation and preservation of wildlife resources. Jay Link, 466-2234.