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    Instructors and Volunteers

    Information and resources on how to get involved as an instructor or volunteer with the Fish and Boat Commission.

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    The future of fishing, boating and conservation of Pennsylvania's waterways natural resources depends on people committed to caring for and sharing their knowledge of what our waters have to offer. 

    Make a difference for our fish and aquatic resources and for the safety of all who enjoy the waters by becoming an instructor. We'll teach you how. 

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    Become a Fishing Instructor

    Fishing Skills Instructors program gives anglers who want to share their love of fishing the skills and materials they need to teach others.

    Apply Here
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    Become a Boating Instructor

    Learn all you can about boating and boating safety and then pass it on by becoming an instructor.

    Apply Here
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    Become a Pennsylvania Water Rescue Instructor

    Apply Here

    Boating

    View a schedule of our boating courses

    Course Registration and Reporting

    Registration

    Boating Course Registration -- Submit an Event

    Reporting

    Complete and submit a Boating Course Summary Report after boating course is completed.

    Mail or email your completed report to:

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
    Bureau of Boating
    PO Box 67000
    Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000

    Phone: 717-705-7833 | Fax: 705-7831
    E-mail: RA-FB-Education@pa.gov

    Materials 

      Resources

      Boating Safety Testimonials

      Life jackets can save lives, it's a fact. Hear the stories from families who learned firsthand how important it is to always wear a life jacket.

      Life Jackets Save Lives - YouTube Playlist

      Waves of Hope

      Each year, nearly 650 people die during recreational boating activities. In order to prevent boating and open water tragedies, families and friends of victims have come together to create Waves of Hope.

      Waves of Hope Website