Enforcement Education
Last updated: 2013-06-04
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 conducted a Volunteer FAS Instructor Clinic in the Rogers / St Michael area. RTO Gutierrez had several people attend, three which were women. One of them from the Corcoran area said she participated in a Becoming an Outdoors Woman event and thought it was a great. She wants to start conducting all women FAS Field Days for online classes in the SW Metro area. RTO Gutierrez also finished some backgrounds from previous clinics and checked anglers and on bass opener weekend.
Northeast RTO Shelly Patten worked on training videos for Firearms Safety Instructors and answered questions and phone calls on Bear Outfitter training requirements. Patten assisted with a Firearms Safety class at Lakeshore Gun Club and trained new instructors to do online Field Day at Wealthwood Rod and Gun Club.
Northwest RTO Jon Paurus spent time processing paperwork from previous training clinics and completing backgrounds for new instructors. New training clinics are being scheduled also. Assistance was provided to the field officers regarding training opportunities and with TIP calls.
West Central RTO Frank Rezac reports planning for upcoming ATV Instructor training, working on Instructor backgrounds, and planning for Instructor recognition award presentations. Follow up work was also done on Instructor complaints.
Recreational Vehicle Coordinator Leland Owens last week assisted with a Youth Firearm Safety Training class in Anoka County. All the youth that attended successfully completed the class. Owens continued helping with the planning work of Trail Ambassador volunteer trail monitors for a large ATV event coming to the Hill City area in June. He represented Minnesota in a national conference call for INOHVAA-International Off-Highway Vehicle Administrators Association one day last week. He also worked on 2012-2013 Snowmobile Fatality/Accident report data. Owens responded to numerous emails throughout the week and took care of end of the month items as well.
Northeast Metro RTO Bruce Lawrence, assisted by other firearms safety instructors conducted a youth firearms safety class for online students at Carlos Avery Wildlife management area. RTO Lawrence worked with RTO McBroom for review and continual update for the revised Bow Hunter Ed Instructor manual. RTO Lawrence assisted the setup of a laser shot system for the Bald Eagle Gun Club for their upcoming open house event that is an annual event. RTO Lawrence attending meetings in St. Paul and responded to phone calls and emails relating to watercraft safety and licensing.
Southern RTO Dan McBroom spent the week on revising the Bow Hunter Education Field Day Instructor Manual and prepared for an upcoming Bow Hunter Education Field Day. A 40 year award was presented to a HEFAS Instructor. Officer Le and Officer McBroom met with members of the Karen community and talked about fishing, hunting and what is required for licenses, species identification, and firearms certification.
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
Curriculum Coordinator: Vacant
Education Specialist: Vacant