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 Academy projects, assisted instructors with field day issues, assisted parents with class issues, and assisted District 14 officers with the St. Croix River walleye opener. Enforcement action was taken for no PFDs and angling without a license.

RTO Brett Oberg (SW Metro) spent time working on equipment test and evaluation this week. Oberg also assisted volunteer safety instructors with class planning and scheduling instructor clinics. Time was also spent completing mandatory training.

RTO Jen Mueller (SW) spent time training deputies as part of the Deputy Boating School. She assisted with the officer water survival section. She also during the week worked on Division projects.

RTO Dave Schottenbauer (NE) worked on backgrounds this week. Time was spent on a bear outfitter clinic as well.

RTO Greg Oldakowski (NW) reports assisting several parents getting their children into hybrid online field days for hunter education and firearms safety due to classes filling quickly. Calls were received from instructors as well with questions regarding putting on classes and blending traditional and hybrid style classes. ATV props and ramps were built for a youth and officer Academy ATV-riding component.

RTO Amber Ladd (North Metro) assisted with officer water survival training and handled squad maintenance.

RTO E-MAIL:
NE RTO David Schottenbauer [email protected]
NW RTO Greg Oldakowski [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 Phil George [email protected]
Rec Vehicle Coordinator Bruce Lawrence [email protected]

Curriculum Specialist: Vacant

Education Specialist: Vacant

Curriculum Coordinator: Vacant

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