Weekly CO report

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 is 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 Corey Wiebusch (SE Metro) spoke at the Forensic Science Symposium this past week. An ATV/snowmobile clinic was held in the Rushford area for new instructors. Time was spent checking local areas for angling activity and AIS violations.

RTO Brett Oberg (SW Metro) instructed at the Conservation Officer Academy at Camp Ripley this past week. Oberg instructed the cadets on their issued duty handgun. Time was also spent working/testing with the upcoming ELS system.

RTO Jen Mueller (SW MN) spent the week working with different groups and on various initiatives. She planned for upcoming Academy training. She worked with volunteer instructors on past and upcoming classes.

RTO Dave Schottenbauer (NE MN) worked mostly on ELS, bear outfitter, and CO Academy classes this week.

RTO Joseph Stattelman (NW MN) spent the week attending the IHEA conference out of state. Time was spent working on ELS project testing. Emails and calls were fielded from parents and instructors.

RTO E-MAIL:
NE RTO David Schottenbauer [email protected]
NW RTO Joe Stattelman [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 Corey Wiebusch [email protected]
Rec Vehicle Coordinator Bruce Lawrence [email protected]

Curriculum Specialist: Vacant

Education Specialist: Vacant

Curriculum Coordinator: Vacant

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