HSE Certified Lead Instructor

Hunter Safety Education Certified Lead Instructors in Oregon are experienced volunteer educators who take on the responsibility of planning, scheduling, and implementing hunter education events within their communities. Serving as the primary point of contact for their events, Lead Instructors coordinate all aspects of the course, including securing locations, organizing materials, and managing communication with students, volunteers, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. They ensure that each event runs smoothly and meets all program standards while providing guidance and support to other instructors and volunteers. By leading these efforts, Certified Lead Instructors play a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of hunter safety education across the state, fostering safe and ethical hunting practices for new generations.

Program Structure & Advancement

  • 14 - 20 year olds should register as a HSE Junior Instructor.
  • 21+ year olds should register as a HSE Instructor.
    • ODFW will provide New Instructor Training, allowing you to advance to the HSE Certified Instructor position.
  • In order to create, post, and lead your own classes, you must apply and be given ODFW approval as an HSE Certified Lead Instructor.
  • HSE activities are organized within each county by an HSE Area Coordinator and their HSE Assistant Area Coordinator(s).
  • Ultimately, the program is led by ODFW's Hunter Education Program Coordinator in tandem with Program Staff.
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Equipment to be Used

Additional Information

Registration Requirements

Hunter Safety Education: New Instructor 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

Acknowledgement of Responsibility as Parent or Legal Guardian for Minors under 18

Restrictions

Desired Skills & Knowledge

Physical Demands

Training Opportunities

HSE Area Coordinator, HSE Assistant Area Coordinator