A. Education content - Vendor provided training prior to hunt Note: Available DNR course materials Online lessons (videos) https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gohunting/learn-deer-hunt-program.html Hunt equipment and supplies list sample Hunt weekend itinerary sample Required Topics The role of hunting in deer management and conservation (North American model) Whitetail deer behavior, biology, ecology, and habitat Hunter ethics and behavior Deer hunting equipment and clothing (per various types of weather) How to put together a survival kit Licensing requirements and purchasing CWD safety and rules Deer butchering & processing Using online tools to scout and pick a location Scouting and reading deer sign Safe firearms handling, sighting-in firearms, and shooting practice Ticks, insects and related PPE Firearms handling, demos and range time Rules and regulations Licensing Trespassing Registration Limits and deer permit areas (DPAs) Antlerless lottery Statewide bag limits Seasons Legal ammunition and firearms Party hunting Tree stand safety and placement (field training) B. Required safety standards for all vendors Vendors must collect emergency contact and other safety info from applicants to have on file. Participants and vendors must use two methods of tick and insect protections (i.e. permethrin and gators, etc.). All vendors, instructors, mentors, students, and other participants must follow all applicable Minnesota state hunting regulations at all times.
