The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is excited to offer FREE safety certifications for outdoor guides who plan to join Guide ARK, the state’s Guide Verification Program.

This registration form is intended for guides who offer one or more of the following services in the state of Arkansas, and intend on registering for Guide ARK following certification.

• Hunting – CPR & First Aid Required
• Fishing – CPR & First Aid Required
• Climbing – Wilderness First Aid Required
• Cycling – CPR & First Aid Required
• Paddling – CPR & First Aid Required
• Hiking – Wilderness First Aid Requried

Training Schedule:

Jonesboro

CPR & First Aid
8/14/2026  |  8am – 5pm
Forrest L Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center

Northwest Arkansas

CPR & First Aid
8/28/2026  |  8am – 5pm
J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Springdale

Mena

CPR & First Aid
8/30/2026  |  8am – 5pm
Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge

Little Rock

Wilderness First Aid
9/8/2026 & 9/9/2026  |  8am – 5:30pm
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism

Mountain Home

CPR & First Aid
9/13/2026  |  8am – 5pm
AGFC Regional Office, Mountain Home

Stuttgart

CPR & First Aid
10/9/2026  |  8am – 5pm
Grand Prairie Center

Monticello

CPR & First Aid
10/10/2026  |  8am – 5pm
Location TBD