Michigan DNR Seeks Off Road Vehicle Safety Education Instructors

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recruiting instructors for its off-road vehicle safety education program.

This volunteer opportunity allows ORV enthusiasts to share their love and knowledge of the sport with new riders, while teaching them safe and responsible ORV operation to provide an enjoyable riding experience.

All ORV instructors must attend a three-day academy to learn policy and procedure, classroom management and teaching concepts. Instructors will have the chance to experience various aspects of ORV operation including basic hands-on operational skills on off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility-type vehicles and winching recovery equipment. Current instructors also are encouraged to attend to brush up on knowledge and skills, and experience changes in equipment.

There are two academies this year and each class is limited to 24 participants. While attendance at an academy is mandatory, there is no charge for instructor candidates. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. Academy dates and locations are:

• April 21-23 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon.
• May 19-21 at the Escanaba State Fairgrounds.

Anyone interested in becoming a certified ORV instructor must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a high-school graduate …Read the Rest

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