Posted May 20, 2015 11:55 pm by Comments

By Vanessa Torres

Hedge Jarvis becomes first Oregon instructor in International Hunter Ed Hall of Fame

82 instructors make Oregon’s new Hall of Fame

Hedge Jarvis becomes first Oregon instructor in International Hunter Ed Hall of Fame
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Oregon -(Ammoland.com)- Hedge Jarvis of Winchester, Ore. will be the state’s first hunter education instructor to be inducted into the International Hunter Education-USA Volunteer Hall of Fame during a ceremony on May 21 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jarvis, 77, has been teaching hunter education in Oregon for more than 32 years and has certified more than 1,665 students.

Jarvis is so well-liked that he often finds himself teaching the children and even grandchildren of former students. “I have parents and in one case even a grandparent tell me that I was their instructor, and that’s why they are bringing their kids back—they want their kids to take my class,” says Jarvis. “That continues to motivate me to teach.”

Jarvis has also had a huge impact on Oregon’s overall program by patiently serving on work groups to overhaul the student manual, student test, and policies and procedures.

“Hedge has been instrumental in developing Oregon’s independent study field day lesson plans and course design,” said James Reed, ODFW …read more

Source:: AmmoLand

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