Description:
There are four Mandatory Safety Education Programs: Boating, Hunting, Trapping, and Snowmobiling.
Classes are FREE and taught by Volunteer Instructors at various times throughout the year. The programs are primarily designed to train young people between the ages of 12 and 18. The educational material is based on a sixth-grade reading level. However we encourage persons of all ages to participate in the programs.
All Mandatory Safety Education classes require minimum hours of instruction by law. The primary objectives of the Mandatory Safety Education Program are to teach user responsibility, respect, and safety.
Hours:
Varies per program. Please call.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Anyone. It is the policy of IDNR that youth under the age of (10) must be accompanied to and during the safety education courses by an adult or guardian at least sixteen years of age.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 8, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities:
If you have questions about classes in your area or are interested in becoming a volunteer instructor, please contact the appropriate Volunteer Service Coordinator (VSC) for your region.
Vicki Lea
Office: 815-454-2762
Work cell: 815-876-7410
Email: victoria.lea@illinois.gov
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Contacts
Victoria Lea
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
Region 1 Northwest- Vicki Lea Office
(815) 454-2762
Region 1 Northwest- Vicki Lea Work Cell
(815) 876-7410
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Trapping Education.
Description
This course is designed to teach new or inexperienced trappers the most ethical and humane procedures for trapping Illinois furbearers. In addition to basic techniques, it is also important that the trapper understand the unique role that trapping has played in the history of our state and nation. We believe that the trappers create a good image only by being responsible and ethical users of our fur resources. Trappers should also understand the principles of wildlife management and should cooperate with landowners, other sportsmen and mangers of the publics' natural resources. This course, taught by certified instructors, is designed to provide a solid beginning to your trapping education - an education that will continue every day you are on your trapline.
Availability
Please call.
Hours
Please call
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
As of January 1, 2017 anyone born on or after January 1, 1998, is required to complete a trapper education course before purchasing a trapping license.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Boating Safety.
Description
The Illinois Boating Education Course consists of a minimum eight hours of instruction. These courses cover the basics of boating safety, equipment and requirements, navigation, motorboat, registration and titling, emergency measures and the Illinois boating laws.
Availability
Please call.
Hours
Please call.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
No person under 10 years of age may operate a motorboat. Age 10 years and less than 12 years of age may only operate under a parent or guardian's direct control.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Hunting Safety.
Description
Hunter safety courses are offered online or by instructor led classes.
Availability
Please call.
Hours
The Illinois Hunter Education Program consists of a minimum of ten hours of instruction. Please call.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Anyone.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Special Notes/Funding
Snowmobile Safety.
Description
The Illinois Snowmobile Education Course consists of a minimum eight hours of instruction. The educational material is based on a sixth-grade reading level. These courses cover the basics in maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation, history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment and the state laws.
Availability
Please call.
Hours
Please call.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
No person under 10 years of age may operate a snowmobile. Age 10 years and less than 12 years of age may operate under a parent or guardian's direct control.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
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