Although this course is not required by Iowa law, it is required in a number of other states including South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. The Department of Natural Resources encourages bowhunters to enroll in this course, especially first time hunters. The bow hunter program is designed to teach bowhunters safe and ethical hunting techniques and to install responsible attitudes toward people, wildlife and the environment.
The course is based on the National Bowhunter Education Foundation's publications and is administered by the Department of Natural Resources. The course covers topics such as responsibilities of a bowhunter, knowledge necessary before hunting, shot placement, tree stand safety, blood trailing, and game care.
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*If as a student, you require reasonable accommodations to participate in a classroom type education program, please advise the listed contact person at the time of pre-registration.
The Today's Bowhunter course is the official online bowhunter education course of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The Today's Bowhunter online course includes topics such as conservation law, the 'unwritten law' of the bowhunter, facts on how an arrow harvests game, bowhunting safety, how to practice for bowhunting, lures, calls, scents, bowhunting methods, shot placement, and the responsibilities of being a bowhunter.
The online course is a two part process and is designed for students twelve years of age or older. The first part involves the student using a computer to complete the knowledge based portion of the course and is completed on your own time. This portion of the course is in conjunciton with the National Bowhunter Education Foundation who charges a fee to students using their service. The second part is a Field Day offered free of charge by a certified Bowhunter Education Volunteer Instructor. Both portions are required in order for the student to gain certification.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER FOR OR ATTEND A FIELD DAY CLASS UNLESS THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE ONLINE PORTION OF THE COURSE.
IMPORTANT - - - At a field day:
- Students must present to their instructor at the start of the Field Day (as evidence of completion), a hard copy of their Field Day Qualifier Certificate from the NBEF online course showing they have completed the course.
- They must successfully participate in practical testing and the demonstration of bow and arrow safety and hunting skills under the supervision of a certified instructor. This normally occurs outside, in actual hunting type areas and students should dress accordingly. Check with the instructors to see if they want you to bring bowhunting equipment to use during the field day.
- Students will have to pass with a minimum of 75% a comprehensive final written exam on the knowledge obtained from the online course and field day.
To participate in the Online Bowhunter Education Course and complete the knowledge portion of the course, please click here. Remember to bookmark or save the web address to ensure that you can return to the course if you are unable to complete it in one session.
| Upcoming Bowhunter Education Field Day: |
Bow Hunter Field Day, Enrollment is Open
Start Date: June 27, 2009 beginning at 9:00am and ending at 12:00pm
Location: Happy Apple Archery, 3408 Clarke Street, Norwalk IA 50211, Warren County, located in the south central district
Contact: Happy Apple Archery at 515/981-1095
Conservation Officer: Allen Crouse at 515/238-4955
Pre-registration is required, please contact Happy Apple Archery.
Additional Information: This is not a regular bow education course. This is the field day portion of the online Iowa bow education course and requires online testing.
Note: Please bring your own bow and arrows if possible. |
| Upcoming Bowhunter Education Field Day: |
Bow Hunter Field Day, Enrollment is Open
Start Date: August 15, 2009 beginning at 8:00am and ending at 12:00am
Second Session: August 15, 2009 beginning at 1:00pm and ending at 6:00pm
Location: Waltonian Archers of Linn County, Toddville, IA
Contact: Register via email at "drberry@drberry.net". Include your name and telephone number. If you need to register by phone, call (319)261-4888, and leave a message with name, telephone number, and email address.
Conservation Officer: Ron Lane at 319/350-2871
Pre-registration is required.
Additional Information: This is a regular bow education course if attending the full day 8am-6pm. This is also an internet field day from 1pm-6pm for the students who completed the online bow education portion. Lunch on your own from 12-1 pm. Register at "drberry@drberry.net" |
| Upcoming Bowhunter Education Field Day: |
Bow Hunter Field Day, Enrollment is Open
Start Date: August 22, 2009 beginning at 8:00am and ending at 1:00pm
Location: Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, IA, BlackHawk County, located in the northeast district.
Contact: Hartman Reserve Nature Center at 319/277-2187
Conservation Officer: Mike Bonser at 319/240-5034
Conservation Officer: Aron Arthur at 319/939-4448
Pre-registration is required, please contact Hartman Reserve Nature Center.
Additional Information: This is not a regular bow education course. This is the field day portion of the online Iowa bow education course and requires online testing.
Note: Please bring your own bow and arrows if possible. |
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