The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is offering training academies across the state for those interested in becoming hunter education instructors. The two-day academies certify instructors to teach Ohio’s Hunter Education Courses, which cover a range of topics from conservation, safety, ethics, and proper handling of hunting equipment.
Northwest Ohio
Saturday, August 9 through Sunday, August 10, 2025
Division of Wildlife District 2 Office, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
There is no cost to participate in the hunter education instructor academy, but all participants are required to complete a background check prior to the start. To register, visit wildohio.gov.
Participants are required to attend both days of training, be at least 18 years of age, and have successfully completed the online hunter education course. The online hunter education course can be completed at www.hunter-ed.com/ohio/.
