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?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) worked on applicant background, taught a firearms safety instructor clinic, and checked anglers during the week.

RTO Brett Oberg (SW Metro) reports continuing work on a division background investigation. Oberg also spent time assisting volunteer safety instructors with class planning and answering general questions. Safety education project work also continued.

RTO Jen Mueller (SW MN) attended meetings during the week. She worked on multiple division initiatives. She also worked with volunteer instructors on upcoming classes.

RTO Dave Schottenbauer (NE MN) worked on ELS project work this week. Time was spent with instructor class registration and roster issues and Schottenbauer assisted at the CO Academy this week as well.

Recreational Vehicle Coordinator Bruce Lawrence assisted Camp Ripley staff with evaluation of new conservation officers. He reviewed documents related to an employee background investigation check and reviewed vehicle training lesson plans for upcoming CO Academy training scenarios.

RTO E-MAIL:
NE RTO David Schottenbauer [email protected]
NW RTO vacant
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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