BHSE Certified Instructor

Bowhunter Safety Certified Instructors in Oregon are specialized volunteer educators who teach courses focused on safe and ethical bowhunting practices as part of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Safety program. These instructors provide instruction tailored to archery hunting, covering topics such as bow handling, shooting techniques, equipment safety, hunting laws specific to bowhunting, and outdoor ethics. They lead both classroom sessions and practical field exercises designed to build confidence and competence among new bowhunters. By delivering this specialized training, Bowhunter Safety Instructors help promote safety, responsibility, and respect for wildlife among Oregon’s bowhunting community, contributing to the broader mission of hunter education and conservation.

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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

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Training Opportunities

BHSE Certified Lead Instructor