SCOPE Sawyer County Outdoor Projects & Education

06/12/2026

SCOPE will be out at Shue's pond in Hayward with Terry Peterson Fishing Foundation on June 24th supporting the WI DNR Fisheries crew and local volunteers for this fun event.

It's a low pressure introduction to fishing led by women anglers, with the goal of giving moms and others some tools for getting kids outside and fishing. So grab the kids and have some fun at the pond!

04/14/2026

Come out to Hayward Power Sports this weekend! The team there is going to host a great event and we’re excited to be part of it!

A huge thank you to SCOPE for their incredible support of our 1st Annual Northwoods Outdoor Experience Show! SCOPE Sawyer County Outdoor Projects & Education is dedicated to connecting local youth with the outdoors through hands-on education, building skills, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for nature.
We’re especially grateful for their generous contribution of over $1,000 in gifts for children and youth attending our event—helping make this a memorable day for the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Be sure to stop by their sponsor table to learn more about their mission, and help support an organization that’s investing in our kids and our community.

Our 1st Annual Outdoor Experience Show is this upcoming Saturday, April 18th from 10AM-5PM. You DO NOT want to miss this event! We will also be giving away many free prizes as well. Visit our EVENTS web page and make sure you Pre-Register online. See the comments for the Pre-Registration link. See you on Saturday!

04/12/2026

We are so grateful for the extraordinary evening you helped make possible. This fundraising event for Sawyer County Youth was a phenomenal success, and we appreciate your support. Here are a few highlights. We look forward to seeing you again in 2027. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, attendees, volunteers, and the generous community that make this event possible.

04/02/2026

We love what Northern Waters Environmental School is doing to immerse these students in all things outdoors!

04/01/2026

In addition to last night's Hunter Ed graduates in Hayward, we would also like to congratulate last week's Hunter Ed graduates in Birchwood!

04/01/2026

Congratulations to our spring 2026 hunter’s safety graduates! All of our students showed their ability to be safe and responsible in the field, and we wish them the best of luck in their hunting adventures!

If you missed out on this class, another will be offered in August before fall hunting seasons and is open to all ages.

03/24/2026

Get a sneak peek at our upcoming fundraiser's Live & Silent Auction! Explore these exceptional trips and items to be auctioned 4/11/26!

03/20/2026

Registration will be closing soon for the Hunter Ed class starting on Tuesday March 24th at the Hayward Middle School.
Register at gowild.wi.gov.

03/03/2026

SCOPE is sponsoring a Hunter Ed class in Hayward, starting March 24th.

Registration: https://gowild.wi.gov/customers/safetyedclass

Choose class type HUNTER, Location SAWYER COUNTY

Sawyer County Outdoor Projects and Education (SCOPE) will be sponsoring a DNR Hunter Education course in Hayward starting on Tuesday, March 24th at the Hayward Middle School. Class times are from 5:30pm until 8:30pm on the 24th, and 6:00pm until 8:30pm on Thursday, March 26th and Tuesday, March 31st. There is also a morning class session from 8am until noon on Saturday, March 28th at the Hayward Rod and Gun Club. Students must attend all sessions to graduate, and there is an optional session Saturday afternoon where students get the opportunity to target shoot with .22 rifle, shotgun, and bow and arrow. On Saturday lunch will be provided free by SCOPE for youth students attending the optional afternoon session. For adults the meal cost is $10.00



In Wisconsin, Hunter Education is required of anyone born after January 1, 1973 who wishes to hunt without a mentor, but is also recommended for anyone with fi****ms in the home, or those who are interested in being involved in shooting sports besides hunting. Experienced SCOPE instructors deliver hands-on learning for safe firearm handling using DNR approved lesson plans, which also stress the importance of respect for others while hunting and handling fi****ms, and for general safety while afield or on the gun range. Instructors do not cover topics related to handgun carry and recommend that those interested in that training seek a DOJ approved course.



Pre-registration is required through DNR GoWild, and there is a $10 non-refundable course fee due the first night of class. Class size is limited to 30 students. A DNR customer number is required the first night of class. Youth graduates will get a free blaze orange hunting vest courtesy of SCOPE. Please remember when signing up that attendance at all class sessions is required for certification.



The next SCOPE Hunter Ed class will be scheduled for August, 2026.

02/27/2026

A huge thank you to SCOPE for generously paying for our 2nd and 3rd graders to ski and for covering transportation to the Barnebirkie! Because of your support, our students were able to participate in this special event, build confidence on the trails, and create lasting memories. We are so grateful for the opportunity to give our students such unique and meaningful outdoor experiences! ⛷️❄️