Post by: Russ McDonald on April 20, 2017, 06:35:38 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 20, 2017, 06:41:42 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 20, 2017, 06:42:33 AM
Post by: Bob33 on April 20, 2017, 07:31:09 AM
Post by: lokidog on April 20, 2017, 08:09:28 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 20, 2017, 08:25:22 AM
Post by: lokidog on April 20, 2017, 08:28:58 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 20, 2017, 10:06:00 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on April 20, 2017, 10:40:41 AM
Maybe it has changed, but I wish the state made it easier to be a continuing instructor.Not sure what this means. Continuing instructor? I don't think I have heard that term before. I have only been an instructor for 3 years however.
Post by: bearpaw on April 20, 2017, 11:01:06 AM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on April 20, 2017, 11:09:41 AM
Post by: dmv9 on April 20, 2017, 06:54:20 PM
What's the procedure you need to follow to become an instructor?
Post by: Bob33 on April 20, 2017, 07:05:01 PM
There is a requirement to assist with at least one class per year to stay certified.Maybe it has changed, but I wish the state made it easier to be a continuing instructor.Not sure what this means. Continuing instructor? I don't think I have heard that term before. I have only been an instructor for 3 years however.
Post by: Russ McDonald on April 20, 2017, 07:11:23 PM
Congrats!Depends on where you are at in the state. You will need contact the volunteer coordinator. Here is the link for the rest of the info you will need.
What's the procedure you need to follow to become an instructor?
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/become_instructor.html (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/become_instructor.html)
Post by: Bob33 on April 20, 2017, 07:20:09 PM
No personal firearms starting next year.You can still use personal firearms for classroom demonstration purposes, just not for live fire. :tup:
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 20, 2017, 07:53:02 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 20, 2017, 09:01:38 PM
No personal firearms starting next year.You can still use personal firearms for classroom demonstration purposes, just not for live fire. :tup:
That's what I meant. Thanks for the clarification, Bob.
Post by: clarkw on April 20, 2017, 10:01:04 PM
I finished training last night and now a certified hunters ed instructor. Trained under a great group of instructors that mentored us during a class. Now I am looking forward on helping out those that want to hunt and carry on the heritage of hunting this great land.
I attended class and was in your group. It was good meeting you, and thank you for your support and recommendation of the forum!! :tup:
Post by: Russ McDonald on April 21, 2017, 06:25:58 AM
Awesome. It was a pleasures meeting you. Lots of good information and people here. Welcome to the hunting world and to the forum.I finished training last night and now a certified hunters ed instructor. Trained under a great group of instructors that mentored us during a class. Now I am looking forward on helping out those that want to hunt and carry on the heritage of hunting this great land.
I attended class and was in your group. It was good meeting you, and thank you for your support and recommendation of the forum!! :tup:
Post by: timberfaller on April 22, 2017, 12:29:31 PM
Post by: lokidog on April 23, 2017, 08:52:36 PM
There is a requirement to assist with at least one class per year to stay certified.Maybe it has changed, but I wish the state made it easier to be a continuing instructor.Not sure what this means. Continuing instructor? I don't think I have heard that term before. I have only been an instructor for 3 years however.
This is the main thing, but having to travel a long ways for the inservice type training was onerous as well, especially since I really don't need to learn how to teach as I have a Masters in Teaching.
And, back then, you couldn't count your volunteer hours toward the Master Hunter Program.
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 24, 2017, 07:42:49 AM
Post by: wooltie on April 24, 2017, 03:06:36 PM
I'm surprised that was allowed at all for liability purposes.
Post by: iusmc2002 on April 24, 2017, 03:15:08 PM
At one point in time students were allow to use use an instructor's personal firearm during the live fire portion of the class--meaning the portion where students demonstrate their proficiency in shooting at a target?
I'm surprised that was allowed at all for liability purposes.
WDFW also used to have people that were allowed to reload ammo for use in the live-fire portion of the class. I can't believe that was ever a thing. The liability must have been huge!
Post by: safehunter on April 24, 2017, 05:18:39 PM
Post by: danderson on April 24, 2017, 05:31:40 PM