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The purposes for which the Association is organized are to form an association of
persons interested in promoting Hunter Education by providing a medium for the exchange
of views and experiences; to foster cooperation between the Virginia Department of
Game and Inland Fisheries, Hunter Education Instructors, and the Hunter Education
Association; to constantly strive to enhance Hunter Education Programs and instructors;
to cultivate the characteristics of honesty, self-
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These two officers are both Regional Coordinators of the Hunter Education Program. Since becoming Regional Coordinators they have earned the respect of the Hunter Education Instructors because of their unwavering support of their instructors and the program.
Vernie Kennedy, President of the Hunter Education Association stated they have always been available and willing to help with any project the Association is conducting. They have spent weekends away from their families and personal lives to help the Association. DGIF, Hunter Education, The Hunter Education Association, and the people of this state are very fortunate to have these two dedicated people in the hunter education program.
NORVA members provided food and quarters for the hunt, with home-
The VAHEA provided some hunting equipment, a license, transportation and arranged the opportunity for the veterans to participate. On Friday the VAHEA members held a safety and crossbow orientation, a sight-
Parker Bows of Mint Spring, Virginia provided the crossbows and arrows for the hunt.
Harold Winters harvested a small buck and several other deer were sighted with no shot opportunity presented. Crossbow Raffle winner was Anthony (Tony) Carambia
All hunters can benefit from free safety class
The Franklin News-
I recently took a Virginia Hunter Education Safety class at The Franklin Center. At age 67, I thought that after learning to shoot with my father at age 7 or 8, target shooting, collecting guns, doing wood grips and stocks for guns, gunsmithing and loading my own ammunition since 1970, I thought I knew a lot about these things, but boy, was I surprised.
I learned about the integrity that we need to show our family, friends, children,
city, communities and state, (GOD and COUNTRY). I learned the respect due animals,
the forest, our community, as well as ourselves. I believe that anyone at any age
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Many thanks to the instructors who donated their time -
Chip Studer is handicapped in a wheelchair. He fell from a tree stand. Robert Dillon and Chip Studer both teach tree stand archery. A.J. Montgomery, a retired school teacher, knows elites real good. Bill Kidwell retired knows about turkey hunting. Don MacBrair and Donnie Cundiff teach trapping. Allen Stark and Jonathan Holley are new instructors. Paul Stanaland talked about the correct way of handling firearms. Each instructor really knows his chapter topic. If they don't know the answer to a question, they will get the answer for you.
Alvin T. Hughes Jr.
Wirtz
The Franklin News-
P. O. Box 250
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Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
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Virginia Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor
On Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 Mr. Milan Aschbrenner, accompanied by his wife, fellow Hunter Education Volunteers and DGIF personnel, became the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Hunter Education.
Mr. Aschbrenner has served the citizens in Bedford County with his
dedication, knowledge and love of the sport of hunting for 23 years. He was instrumental in developing the Hunters Trail that is still used today in Hunter Education classes. Milan is described by fellow Volunteer Instructors as a quiet gentleman with a smile on his face and always willing to help. He is a dedicated Instructor, father figure & friend to many and is very deserving of this award.
