February 26, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – 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.
Upcoming instructor certification academies are:
- Northeast Ohio:
- When: Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Where: Division of Wildlife District 3 Office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319
- Southwest Ohio:
- When: Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Where: Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range, 3570 Houston Road, Waynesville, OH 45068
- Central Ohio:
- When: Saturday, July 12 through Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Where: Division of Wildlife District 1 Office, 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
- Northwest Ohio:
- When: Saturday, August 9 through Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Where: 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 hunter-ed.com/ohio/.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.  Â
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. Â
