It’s hard to believe, but we are already in the midst of our fall round of Firearms Safety Classes! Many thanks to those of you who have already held a class or field day in your community. The schedule of classes on the DNR website is long, and parents and students are registering for these classes each day.
As you probably have experienced, many parents are looking for a field day for their child who is completing the online course and may have contacted you to request their child attend your field day. You can certainly accommodate these students in your field day by requesting them to attend an hour prior to the start of your field day. They could also attend your gun handling session if they have notified you ahead of time.
Here are the basics of what to cover if you plan to include online students:
1. Collect the Field Day Voucher from the student, as proof of completion of the online course.
2. Have Parents fill out Parental Release Form for their child/children.
3. Administer the 15-Question Quiz (if you need a supply of the Quiz/answer sheet, we can email it to you or send it with your supplies).
4. Reference our Pocket Guide – the information in green is what needs to be covered if including online students into your field day.
These students will now be able to join your classroom students in the scenarios and range activities. If you have questions, please contact your Regional Training Officer or the Safety Training Office.
Stacey Stich has recently been hired to support the Trail Ambassador Program as well as our Volunteer Instructor program. Stacey will also be working in our Standards and Training Section.
Welcome Stacey!
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RTO Bruce Lawrence has transferred to a new position within the Enforcement Division. Bruce is the new Recreational Vehicle Coordinator. Bruce will be the point of contact for the state’s recreational vehicle related organizations and stakeholders such as ATVAM, ARMCA, MNUSA and MN4WDA. He will work closely with those groups and assist with developing and administering the Off Highway safety training programs. |
The ATV/OHM online safety course is now online!
If you would like to access the online course, go to:
http://offroad-ed.com/minnesota/.
We will continue to use the same age format as we have for the CD course - 11-15 year-olds complete the online course and are required to attend an instructor-led operator course. Students age 16 and older will complete the online course and have the option to attend the operator course. OHM students (ages 11-15) that want ONLY an OHM certificate will complete the online course, but not be required to attend an operator course.
Do you know someone who wants to become a DNR-Certified Volunteer Safety Training Instructor? Does your Team have helpers who are not certified? Contact your local Regional Training Officer to schedule an instructor clinic in your area. Go to:
DNR Instructor
Page and click on Regional Training Officer Map for contact information.
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Range Safety Officer Training
Saturday, September 12, 2015
9 AM - 6 PM
Richfield, MN
Must pre-register and pay a fee to attend this course. For more information on the fee and to register, go to the Minnesota Volunteer Safety Instructors Association website at www.mvsia.org.
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 John Dickerman of Mankato, MN, died on Friday, July 10 as a result of injuries sustained while working on building a pole barn in Jordan. John was the vice president of the Woodtick Wheelers ATV Club as well as the Grant Manager for the club’s Trail Ambassador Program. John has been a DNR Volunteer since 2011. Those who knew John spoke highly of him as well as his dedication of his role as Grant Manager and Trail Ambassador.
John loved his family and spending time at his cabin. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Joyce, his family and to his many friends.
The Education and Safety Training Section is once again partnering with MN Outdoor News publication to offer a free, 3-month youth subscription for anyone ages 11-17 who successfully completes firearms safety certification in 2015. Please remind your students of this offer during your class or field day! For more information, click on the link: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/outdoornews/index.html
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Blood on the Leaves is a book based on the prevention of hunting-related incidents. We are sharing 30 true stories to make sure new veteran hunters think about the lessons learned through these investigations.
Blood on the Leaves is available to the public from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and publisher Rowman and Littlefield for hard cover and download for pre-orders, beginning September 1, 2015.
Thank you for what you do to keep hunting SAFE!
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