Region 6 volunteer hunter and bowhunter education instructors honored

Press release

GLASGOW - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks honored the service of its Region 6 Hunter and Bowhunter Education volunteer instructors at the annual workshop, which was held Saturday, April 15, in Glasgow.

The workshop has been an annual event that invites all the volunteer instructors across the region for a day filled with visiting, updates to the program, demonstrations of new equipment and ideas, and most importantly, honoring years of service in 5-year milestones. 

All service award recipients receive a plaque, with other milestones receiving special awards. Receiving awards at this year's workshop were numerous instructors with service ranging from 5 to 50 years including some from Havre - see the list below.

Highlighting this year's awards, Roger Wimmer of Wolf Point celebrated a 50-year milestone in hunter education. In addition, Ken Wiederrick of Malta has volunteered 35 years, and both Miles Hutton and Darwin Anderson have 30 years in hunter education.

"As evidenced by the decades of service our instructors give to our programs, there's an incredible amount of dedication and commitment out there in our communities," said FWP Region 6 communication and education program manager Marc Kloker.

In addition to the longevity awards, Paul Skyberg of McCone County was awarded the Instructor of the Year award for his contribution of implementing hunter education into the school in Circle. Lastly, Howard Pippin received a Lifetime Achievement award for 56 years in hunter education and 33 years in bowhunter education, along with being a strong advocate for FWP and the program.

"These volunteers play a key role in shaping future Montana hunters by providing training in safety, ethics, conservation, and the proper use of firearms and archery equipment," added Kloker. "They work tirelessly to pass the state's rich hunting heritage on to the next generations. Please be sure to thank your local hunter and bowhunter education instructors when you see them."

FWP is thankful to have qualified instructors across the state, and always welcomes new additions. Instructors are desperately needed in several communities in Region 6. For information on becoming a Hunter, Bowhunter, or Trapper Education instructor in Region 6, people can contact Marc Kloker at 406-228-3704, or go to the website at https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/volunteer-instructors to learn more and apply.

2023 Region 6 Hunter and Bowhunter Education Award List

5-Year Bowhunter Ed

Scott Thompson, Glasgow

10-Year Hunter Ed

Seth Axtman, Scobey

Ryan Williamson, Outlook

10-year Bowhunter Ed

David Moon, Glasgow

15-year Hunter Ed

Scott Kinzie, Wolf Point

Shane Reed, Wolf Point

15-year Bowhunter Ed

Todd Alisch, Havre

Scott Kinzie, Wolf Point

Shane Reed, Wolf Point

20-year Hunter Ed

Thornton Lindsay, Havre

Andrew McKean, Glasgow

20-year Bowhunter Ed

Nick Siebrasse, Havre

25-year Hunter Ed

Charles Coe, Havre

Rick Fisher, Chinook

30-Year Hunter Ed

Miles Hutton, Turner

Darwin Anderson, Rudyard

35-year Hunter Ed

Kenneth Wiederrick, Malta

50-year Hunter Ed

Roger Wimmer, Wolf Point