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.