Dog Handler Mentor Registration

Teach participants about safety expectations when hunting with dogs, including how to interpret dog cues, bird reactions, and environmental factors that impact hunting success.

Manage participant safety violations and ensure the safe and responsible distribution of ammunition to participants. Emphasize proper handling, storage, and usage of ammunition during hunting activities. Assist with the loading and unloading of equipment trailers, including hunting gear, dog supplies, and safety equipment. Ensure all equipment is securely stowed and organized for efficient use during hunts.

  • Driving: Pick up and transport equipment when needed. 
R3 - Mentor Registration Image

Equipment to be Used

  • • Eye and ear protection
  • • Firearms, ammunition, trauma pack, and dog pack

Additional Information

Registration Requirements

R3: Dog Handling Certificate, R3: Demonstrated Proficiency in Dog Handling, R3: Shooting Sports, SVP Training

  • • Minimum Age: 21
  • • Form A -Volunteers Who Drive
  • • Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • • Use of Firearms by Volunteers
  • • Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training
  • • Wildfire Smoke Training
  • • Heat Illness Prevention Training
  • • Defensive Driving Training
  • • Fingerprint Appointment
  • • Volunteer Code of Conduct - Att C Criminal History Check Form for Volunteers
  • • Volunteer Code of Conduct - Att B Driving Certification Form for Volunteers
  • • Volunteer Code of Conduct - Att B Driving Certification Form for Non-Resident Volunteers
  • • Instructions to Submit Certified Driving Record - Non-Resident
  • • Privacy Act Statement


This Level includes: F&W Check LEDS-based Statewide Check Fingerprint-based FBI Background Check Drivers Verification

Volunteer Prerequisites Not Met

Under 18 - Acknowledgement of Responsibility as Parent or Guardian

Restrictions

Desired Skills & Knowledge

  • • You own or handle a dog that has completed a hunting dog test
  • • Oregon hunting regulations, license requirements and available resources
  • • Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for participants, emphasizing safety, ethics, and responsible hunting practices
  • • Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in range safety

Physical Demands

  • • Working with materials, gear, and heavy equipment (to include lifting, bending, pushing, and/or pulling)
  • • Walking on uneven, wet, muddy, and/or frozen ground
  • • Walking, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and/or stooping motions for long periods of time

Training Opportunities

  • • Outreach Proficiency
  • • SVP Training