Enforcement Education

Please check the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov for a current class listing of all DNR Enforcement Education Courses and instructor training sessions.

If you missed a fall class and are over 18, check online for the online course information. (It?s also at www.mndnr.gov.)

Please check the DNR website www.mndnr.gov for a current class listing of all DNR Enforcement Youth and Adult Snowmobile Safety Courses and instructor training sessions.

Please direct questions to 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR.

Reminder: Anyone born after December 31, 1979 cannot purchase a license to hunt in Minnesota without first taking a DNR Safety Training Course and receiving a certificate. In addition, many states have even more stringent mandatory Hunter Education requirements. Check before you go!

Reminder: Any resident born after December 31, 1976, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota must possess a snowmobile certificate. Two options are available to complete certification. Ages 11 and older can take the online course and hands-on day or attend the traditional youth course. Those 16 or older can take the online course.

Reminder: Anyone born after July 1, 1987, who operates an ATV on public lands and waters in Minnesota must successfully complete the ATV Safety Training online course. People under age 16 must complete the ATV online course and riding component before riding on public lands. Please direct questions to 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR.

SCHEDULED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SESSIONS

If you are 18 or older and would like to become an instructor for Snowmobile Safety, ATV Safety, Firearms Safety, Trail Ambassador or one of the Advanced Hunter programs, contact your local conservation officer or regional safety training officer. Instructor clinics are scheduled throughout the state and are listed on the DNR website.

See Also: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/instructors/training.html
STAFF NOTES:
RTO Phil George (SE Metro) assisted with academy instruction, set up future trainings, and checked boaters and anglers over the holiday weekend.

RTO Brett Oberg (SW Metro) worked the busy Memorial Day weekend on the Gunflint Trail this past week. Oberg worked with area officers patrolling closed spawning areas and checking anglers. The officers also assisted six canoers who had swamped their canoes in the BWCAW. All were returned to safety along with their canoes.

RTO Jen Mueller (SW MN) assisted and taught at the CO Academy. She also attended multiple meetings during the week.

RTO Amber Ladd (North Metro) worked the busy holiday weekend with high activity. Ladd hopes everyone got to enjoy a great holiday weekend and remembers the cost that affords us that freedom.

Recreational Vehicle Coordinator Bruce Lawrence worked on Trail Ambassador program updates and revisions to training manuals. Other items pertained to ATV safety training and patrolling areas of the St. Croix River for fishing activities and ATV usage.

RTO E-MAIL:
NE RTO David Schottenbauer [email protected]
NW RTO Greg Oldakowski [email protected]
Southwest Metro RTO Brett Oberg [email protected]
Southwest RTO Jen Mueller [email protected]
North Metro RTO Amber Ladd [email protected]
Southeast Metro RTO Phil George [email protected]
Rec Vehicle Coordinator Bruce Lawrence [email protected]

Curriculum Specialist: Vacant

Education Specialist: Vacant

Curriculum Coordinator: Vacant

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