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AE Youth Apprentice
As an Angler Education Youth (aged 14-17) Apprentice, you will combine expertise with enthusiasm to introduce novices to angling and sportfishing. Complete additional trainings and opportunities to advance to Certified Angler Education Youth Instructor.

Equipment to be Used
- • Basic fishing equipment such as rods, reels, tackle, various lures, baits, and flies
Additional Information
Registration Requirements
- • Minimum Age: 14
- • Maximum Age: 17
- • Volunteer Code of Conduct
- • Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training
- • Wildfire Smoke Training
- • Heat Illness Prevention Training
- • Form C - Conditions of Volunteer Service - Minor
Volunteer Prerequisites Not Met
Acknowledgement of Responsibility as Parent or Legal Guardian for Minors under 18
Restrictions
Driving a state-owned vehicle Driving a private vehicle as part of your volunteer service, to transport people, pets or supplies, to travel between volunteer locations or for overnight travel. , Use, carry or transport of firearms and ammunition , Activities/duties are limited to only those duties assigned by your ODFW supervisor and those listed on this Volunteer Service Description.
Desired Skills & Knowledge
- • Proper catch-and-release, landing, and harvesting methods
- • Knowledge of basic aquatic ecology and fish habitats
- • Oregon fishing regulations, license requirements and available resources
- • Basic angling skills, including use and care of gear, use and care of tools, and water safety awareness
Physical Demands
- • Walking, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and/or stooping motions for long periods of time
- • Working with materials, gear, and heavy equipment (to include lifting, bending, pushing, and/or pulling)
- • Walking on uneven, wet, muddy, and/or frozen ground
- • Wading in still or swift water
Training Opportunities
- • Angler Education 101
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