Donald McLellan and his wife, Shari McLellan, are pictured with staff from the DNR Law Enforcement Division. Shown are (left to right) Asst. Chief Todd Szyska, department specialist Erica Moore, 2nd Lt. Steve Orange, Cpl. Ken Lowell, McLellan, Shari McLellan, Chief Brandon Kieft and 1st Lt. Tom Wanless.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recognized an Oakland County volunteer for his years of service and dedication to the state’s hunter safety education program during the July meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing.
The DNR honored Donald McLellan, of White Lake, for his 40 years of volunteering as a hunter safety education instructor.
Following his retirement from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, McLellan continued his commitment to future generations of hunters by teaching Michigan's hunter safety education at the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club.
McLellan’s programming exceeds the state's minimum requirements. In addition to the live-fire rifle and shotgun training, students receive black powder demonstrations and hands-on experience tracking blood trails, shooting archery and using a compass to navigate.
With more than four decades of teaching in educational settings, ranging from community programs to university and doctoral-level courses, McLellan has delivered exceptional leadership and instruction to every class. His dedication has helped shape Michigan's hunter safety education programs for safe, ethical hunters.
“Donald takes great pride in continuing to work alongside the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club,” said 2nd Lt. Steve Orange, DNR Law Enforcement Division Recreational Safety, Education and Enforcement Section. “His lasting commitment to education, conservation and outdoor safety has made a meaningful impact on countless students and the hunting community.”
In 2025, Michigan’s volunteer hunter safety education instructors trained more than 15,000 people.
The DNR is accepting applications for volunteer recreational safety education instructors; learn more and apply by visiting the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/volunteer-recreational-safety-instructor.
The DNR honored Donald McLellan, of White Lake, for his 40 years of volunteering as a hunter safety education instructor.
Following his retirement from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, McLellan continued his commitment to future generations of hunters by teaching Michigan's hunter safety education at the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club.
McLellan’s programming exceeds the state's minimum requirements. In addition to the live-fire rifle and shotgun training, students receive black powder demonstrations and hands-on experience tracking blood trails, shooting archery and using a compass to navigate.
With more than four decades of teaching in educational settings, ranging from community programs to university and doctoral-level courses, McLellan has delivered exceptional leadership and instruction to every class. His dedication has helped shape Michigan's hunter safety education programs for safe, ethical hunters.
“Donald takes great pride in continuing to work alongside the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club,” said 2nd Lt. Steve Orange, DNR Law Enforcement Division Recreational Safety, Education and Enforcement Section. “His lasting commitment to education, conservation and outdoor safety has made a meaningful impact on countless students and the hunting community.”
In 2025, Michigan’s volunteer hunter safety education instructors trained more than 15,000 people.
The DNR is accepting applications for volunteer recreational safety education instructors; learn more and apply by visiting the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/volunteer-recreational-safety-instructor.
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