BHSE Certified Lead Instructor

Bowhunter Safety Education Certified Lead Instructors in Oregon are experienced volunteer leaders who plan, organize, and manage bowhunter safety courses within their communities as part of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Safety program. Serving as the primary point of contact for their events, these Lead Instructors coordinate all aspects of course delivery—from scheduling and securing locations to managing materials and communications with students, volunteers, and program staff. They oversee the smooth operation of each bowhunter safety course, provide mentorship to other instructors, and ensure that all training meets program standards. Through their leadership, Bowhunter Safety Lead Instructors play a key role in expanding archery hunting education and promoting safe, ethical bowhunting practices across Oregon.

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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

  • • Volunteer Timesheet

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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Desired Skills & Knowledge

Physical Demands

Training Opportunities

HSE Area Coordinator, HSE Assistant Area Coordinator