Natural resources, wisconsin dept ofdescriptive title of applicant S projectw-160-P-106 2024 shooting range subaward: wausau skeet and trapproject abstractoverview: this grant agreement between the US…

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of Interior Region 3, awarded the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) a formula grant totaling $170,650 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611). The award, which includes a $100,000 federal share and $70,000 state match, will support shooting range renovation and infrastructure improvements through December 31, 2027. Under this grant, WDNR will sub-award funding to Wausau Skeet and Trap, a privately owned shooting range open to the public, to construct a 5-stand trailer and execute renovation projects that enhance range safety and infrastructure.

The Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program, authorized under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, provides federal support to state fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife conservation and hunter education initiatives. This particular award aligns with the program's mandate to fund shooting range development and maintenance as part of broader hunter safety and outdoor recreation access objectives. By improving the shooting range facilities and safety systems at the Wausau location, the project advances public access to hunter education and training opportunities while supporting the state's wildlife management priorities.

Natural resources, wisconsin dept ofdescriptive title of applicant S projectw-160-P-106 2024 shooting range subaward: wausau skeet and trapproject abstractoverview: this grant agreement between the US fish and wildlife service (USFWS) and the wisconsin DEPARTMENT of natural resources (DEPARTMENT) will be sub-awarded out to one shooting range for renovation projects.budget: $100K federal share $70K state match action area: privately owned range open for public use.goals and objectives: improve safety and or improve range infrastructure.