Become a Hunter Education Instructor

ATHENS, OH – A training academy for individuals interested in becoming hunter education instructors will be offered in Athens, Ohio March 11 and 12 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Training will be held at the ODNR Division of Wildlife District Four office located at 360 East State Street in Athens. Friday, March 11 will be from 5-9pm, and Saturday, March 12 will be from 9am-7pm. There is no cost to participate in the hunter education instructor academy, but all participants are required to complete a background check prior to the start of the academy so registration must be submitted at least a month in advance. Forms must be postmarked by February 11.

Participants must attend both days of training, be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed a hunter education course. Ohio currently has 1,700 volunteer instructors who train thousands of hunters each year to be safe and responsible in the field.

For more information on becoming a hunter education instructor visit the hunter education pages at wildohio.gov.