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 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. Search our Statewide Online Database for a course in your area! *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:
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.
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