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Pennsylvania Game Commission Recruiting Hunter Education Instructors

Pennsylvania Game Commission

HARRISBURG, PA --(Ammoland.com)- The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for experienced hunters and trappers who are interested in becoming volunteer instructors for the agency’s basic Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE), Successful Bowhunting, Successful Furtaking and Successful Turkey Hunting courses, as well as future courses under consideration.

“Becoming a volunteer instructor for the Game Commission is one way experienced hunters and trappers can help pass along our outdoors heritage to a new generation,” said Keith Snyder, Game Commission Hunter-Trapper Education Division chief.

“Becoming an instructor also is a fine way to help make a difference in your community and to do something to help improve the quality of our education and safety programs.

“If you’re an experienced hunter or trapper, and want to give something back, I encourage you to become a certified instructor for one or all of the agency’s education programs. Quality training is vitally important to ensuring these new, young hunters and trappers are both safe and responsible.”

Persons who wish to become instructors should be knowledgeable, experienced hunters and trappers, and be willing to teach at least one class per year. Classes are held at a variety of locations, such as sportsmen’s clubs, fire halls, schools and municipal buildings.

Instructors work with other volunteer instructors, WCOs and Deputy WCOs to plan and teach classes. Applicants need not be experts in every field of hunting and trapping. All teaching materials and detailed lesson plans are provided by the Game Commission.

All new instructors must have attended and completed a class, as a student, within the 18 months prior to or after submitting their application. Also, applicants must pass a background check, assist with at least one student-level class and attend a new instructor training workshop before being certified.

For more information about becoming an instructor, visit the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) and select “Education,” then choose “Hunter Education” and then click on “Becoming an Instructor.” Individuals also can request an application packet online or by calling the agency’s Hunter-Trapper Education Division at 717-787-7015.

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Wa-Xo-Be Archers One Of The Oldest Archery Organizations In New Jersey

Wa-Xo-Be Archers

Monmouth Junction, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- The largest archery club in New Jersey, Wa-Xo-Be Archers is comprised of archers of all skill levels, from beginner to professional. All are dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of archery and making it accessible to individuals of all ages and skill levels.

Wa-Xo-Be Archers, Inc. is one of the oldest archery organizations in New Jersey and one of the most well known in the National Field Archery Association (NFAA). Through the years it has produced countless state champions and numerous national champions.

Wa-Xo-Be Archers had its origins in 1946 in Milltown, New Jersey. The club’s first archery range was a sandlot behind Schwendmann’s Taxidermy Store. In 1969, Wa-Xo-Be purchased a 22.9 acre property in South Brunswick, New Jersey, our present home. Since then Wa-Xo-Be Archers has evolved into one of the premier archery venues in the Mid-Atlantic region, complete with a 5000 sq. ft. indoor range, a 28 target outdoor range, two practice ranges, a clubhouse and picnic area all nestled into a beautiful tree-shaded setting.

Wa-Xo-Be Archers hosts many archery training programs and events for beginning to seasoned archery enthusiasts. One of the most popular programs is our “Friday Night Introduction to Archery”, with Pierre Berthelon (a three time world record holder).You can participate even if you are not a club member. For a $5 per class fee, non-members will be provided with state of the art archery equipment suitable for beginnings archers AND quality instruction from Pierre and the Wa-Xo-Be Instructor Staff.

Our club also hosts classes for Rutgers students in collaboration with the Rutgers College Recreational Department, area township adult education programs, Scout groups and a Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program.

No matter your skill level, you will feel at home at Wa-Xo-Be.

Visit: www.waxobe.com for more info or to join.

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