A C.O.R.T. class is being put on, by Eyes In The Woods .org, in Vancouver WA on May 23rd from 6-9 PM at the WDFW office at 2108 Grand Blvd. (Other classes are scheduled around the state so check their calendar).
Sign up for a CORT Class and have WDFW Enforcement Officers teach you how to identify, document and report wildlife and other natural resource crimes.
This class also is required for Washington's Master Hunter Certification program.
The Crime Observation & Reporting Training program (CORT) Volunteer Expectations:
Be willing to identify, document, and report abuses in a non-confrontational manner, and testify if required.
Act as a deterrent to resource abuses through exposure.
Mentor by example while participating in ethical outdoor activities.
Be an information source about the CORT program.
Become a supporting Eyes In The Woods member.
Eyes In The Woods has created a state wide network of trained citizens dedicated to reducing poaching, illegal garbage dumping, vandalism and other natural resource abuses on public and private property. They also train volunteers to help wildlife and natural resource agencies with citizen engaged projects from field data collection, biological sample collection to habitat enhancement projects.
Hope to see you there!
http://eyesinthewoods.org/index.php/en/Bill