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Archery, Bowfishing, & Bow Hunting Initiatives

OHEC’s vision and goals include increasing the public’s awareness and understanding of, and participation in outdoor activities, and promoting sustainable management of natural resources that

NRF Honors Bochert, LaBarbera

For Immediate Release: December 2, 2025 NRF Honors Bochert, LaBarbera The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Board of Directors unanimously granted Emeritus status to outgoing

Calin’s Wish Fulfilled- LTH Bear

OHEC President and Founder, Mark LaBarbera recounts Calin’s Bear Hunt.     Calin Volsencek, in between chemo treatment weeks, fulfilled his final wish to hunt black

OHEC Helps You Go Fishing

OHEC helps you go fishing!  We support a variety of learn to fish programs across the state. The Fishing Loaner Library provides fishing poles and

Wall of Guns Raffle(s)

Proceeds Support Youth Outdoors in Wisconsin! Wall of Guns Raffle, presented by the Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC) is held several times annually at a

WIN a Hjort Deer Blind!

Proceeds Support Youth Outdoors in Wisconsin!   Get your 2026 Ticket Now!  Click Below!   Questions, please contact Ruth Ann Lee, OHEC Executive Director, ruthann@ohecyes.org,

Welcome to​ OHEC (oh’-heck)

Founded in 1998, the Outdoor Heritage Education Center group continues to fulfill its mission: To increase the public’s understanding, appreciation and sense of stewardship for

Volunteer

2026 OHEC Volunteer Opportunities Your generous support of your time helps us fulfill our important mission. Our outdoor traditions rely on volunteers, healthy natural resources

The Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC) is a 501(c)3 charitable, tax exempt, non-profit organization that has been connecting individuals to the outdoors and natural resources since 1998.