For the Tomahawk Leader
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteer hunter education instructors.
DNR said it is looking for instructors to “promote safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices.” Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Since the program's creation in 1967, more than 20,000 volunteer instructors have trained and certified more than one million hunters across Wisconsin.
“These efforts have helped make hunting much safer, with a 95% decrease in hunting-related incidents since the program's start,” DNR stated. “In addition to shaping the future of Wisconsin's hunting tradition, becoming a volunteer instructor is a great way to obtain hands-on teaching experience, work closely with DNR staff and engage with your local community.”
DNR said there are two ways to become a certified volunteer hunter education instructor. Interested volunteers can serve as apprentices under a sponsoring instructor for at least two complete courses or attend a certification training session hosted by a DNR Outdoor Skills Trainer.
Once certified, DNR provides volunteer instructors with all the materials and equipment required to teach a hunter education course. Instructors must teach one class every three years to remain certified, although many teach more, DNR noted.
For more information on becoming a volunteer instructor, visit www.tinyurl.com/48ydhmz5.
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