Enforcement Education
Last updated: 2013-05-07
Please check the DNR WEB SITE 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 on-line for Adult Home Study or On-Line course information is also located at www.mndnr.gov.
Please check the DNR WEB SITE www.mndnr.gov for a current class listing of all DNR Enforcement Youth Snowmobile Safety Courses and instructor training sessions. Adult Snowmobile Safety Training CDs are available by calling 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR.
Youth ATV Courses (12 to 15 years old) class postings for around the state are posted on the web site at www.mndnr.gov. Students are reminded that they must complete the CD portion of the course before attending the classroom portion of the course. Youth/Adult ATV Safety Training Course CDs are available by calling 1-800-366-8917 or 1-888-MINNDNR
Reminder---anyone born after December 31st, 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 31st, 1976, who operates a snowmobile in Minnesota, must possess a snowmobile Certificate. Two options are available to complete certification, 11 and older can attend the traditional youth course. Those 16 or older can take the at home CD course.
Reminder---Anyone born after July 1st, 1987, who operates an ATV on public lands and waters in Minnesota, must successfully complete the ATV Safety Training CD course. Persons under age 16 must complete the ATV CD Course and riding component before riding on public lands. Youth/Adult ATV Training CDs are available by calling 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:
SW Metro RTO Alex Gutierrez attended training at Camp Ripley. While at Camp Ripley he received another request for FAS Instructor clinic to be held at the Gander Mountain Lakeville. Once posted he had 5 people quickly register for the course.
Northeast RTO Shelly Patten spent the week at Camp Ripley assisting with the annual officer training.
Northwest RTO Jon Paurus spent the week at Camp Ripley assisting with the annual officer training. He also patrolled the vacant Perham station and handled various calls regarding nuisance and dead wildlife. Fish run activity is somewhat slower than normal for this time of year.
West Central RTO Frank Rezac reports assisting with Officer In-Service training at Camp Ripley with rifle/shotgun range and night shoot. Saturday he helped facilitate an online student firearms safety field day and provided instructor training at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center in Spicer.
Southern RTO Dan McBroom spent most of the week at Camp Ripley assisting with training. The training was very well received by the Conservation Officers that were in attendance. Time was also spent on revising the Bowhunter Education Field Day Manual. On a side note this will be my last Monday morning report as the Acting Southern RTO; my next Monday morning report will be as the Southern Regional Training Officer. Glad I have been given this opportunity.
Recreational Vehicle Coordinator Leland Owens assisted with Spring In-Service training at Camp Ripley for three and a half days last week. He helped with a Use of Force training scenario. Owens also assisted during the qualification shoot for retired Conservation Officers. Last week Owens took care of an adult firearms safety student, worked on Trail Ambassador Volunteer program items and answered numerous emails.
Northeast Metro RTO Bruce Lawrence assisted RTOs and other Use of force Instructors with Conservation Officers Annual In-Service Training at Camp Ripley. Conservation Officers are required to have annual training in the use of firearms and defensive tactics. RTO Lawrence also received training in first aid and attended awards ceremonies for officer?s receiving awards. RTO Lawrence started the process to review the instructor manual for bow hunter education field day training and making updates to the manual. RTO Lawrence met with an Eagle Scout candidate for an ongoing improvement project at the Carlos Avery Field day course involving firearms safety program.
RTO PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL:
Rec. Vehicle Coordinator Leland Owens 763-753-1887 leland.owens@state.mn.us
NE RTO Shelly Patten 218-244-8051 shelly.patten@state.mn.us
West Central RTO Frank Rezac 320-230-8549 frank.rezac@state.mn.us
NE Metro RTO Bruce Lawrence 651-674-2705 bruce.lawrence@state.mn.us
Southern RTO Dan McBroom 507-251-0041 daniel.mcbroom@state.mn.us
NW RTO Jon Paurus 218-360-0167 jon.paurus@state.mn.us
SW Metro RTO Alex Gutierrez 651-464-7773 alex.gutierrez@state.mn.us
Curriculum Specialist: Vacant
Education Specialist: Vacant
Curriculum Coordinator: Vacant