How to Become a Hunter Safety Course Instructor
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Qualified hunters can become instructors.duck hunter image by cherie from Fotolia.com
Contact the appropriate state conservation agency or one of the national hunter safety organizations to determine how to apply. Each state is different, but all of them require that the applicant qualify. There are also nationally certified hunting safety instructors that offer firearms safety courses. These instructors offer instruction through the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA). - 2
Complete the hunter safety application.writing image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
Complete an application. The written application will ask for information that attests to an applicant's honesty and stability. - 3
Fees are usually required.money money money image by Arman Zhenikeyev from Fotolia.com
Pay the required fees. There is sometimes an application fee or fees for the required preliminary and advanced training courses. - 4). Pass a written exam. Many states require that a specified percentage of right answers be obtained on the exam to receive a passing score.
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Classroom instruction is as important as the range.school supplies, pencils 3 image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.com
Attend the classroom instruction required by the certifying agency. Becoming a hunting safety instructor is preceded by an introduction to the agency's philosophy and teaching materials. Instructors will be required to have completed the basic hunting safety courses themselves as well as more advanced courses. - 6
Teaching hunter safety is a developed skill.eye1 image by Andrzej Solnica from Fotolia.com
Serve as an apprentice instructor. Some agencies require that new instructors assist more experienced instructors as a part of the new instructor's initiation into the program. There is a lot to learn, and the more experienced instructor will be able to critique the new instructor's performance and offer valuable advice. - 7
Insurance coverage protects against losing lawsuits.money insurance image by Aleksandar Radovanovic from Fotolia.com
Buy hunting safety instructor insurance. Insurance is important because it helps protect the instructor from personal liability in civil actions raised against him as a result of teaching activities. Lawsuits are part of the legal landscape, and liability insurance is needed to protect against financial loss. The NRA offers extensive information on insurance.
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