Alaska Bowhunting Safety and Bowhunter Education Course

The Today's Bowhunter course on bowhunting safety is the official online course of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

About This Bowhunter Safety Course

Begin your bowhunter education by studying at home on your computer. Upon successful completion of the bowhunting education course (which is confirmed by taking an online examination) you will be issued a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This Field Day Qualifier Certificate is necessary to obtain entrance into the final portion of your bow hunter education which takes place with a certified instructor in the field. After completing the Field Day portion, you will then receive your NBEF/IBEP official card of completion.

• This online course is intended for self-motivated students who have some bowhunting or archery knowledge or experience and are comfortable working on a computer. It is not recommended for students under 10 years of age and we suggest that students under 14 may be better served by attending a traditional classroom course where they receive a traditional form of instruction from certified instructors.
• Completion of the online requirement is only a portion of the required curriculum. You must attend a Field Day and complete any remaining course requirements at that time. This may include a written test that would include Alaska specific material. You will have 365 days from the time you successfully complete the online portion to enroll and complete the Field Day portion of the curriculum.
• The successful completion of this online NBEF/IBEP course is not a substitute for a Basic Hunter Education Card. A number of hunts in Alaska, to include all military lands, do require both a Basic Hunter Education Certificate and a “Weapon Specific” Certificate; e.g., Archery or Muzzleloader.
• For further information about Field Day sign-up and requirements, visit Alaska’s Hunter Information & Training website at www.huntereducation.alaska.gov.

Online Bowhunter Education Home Study
A few easy steps is all it takes!

1. Please do not register for a Field Day until AFTER you have successfully completed the online course.
2. To complete the independent study portion of this course, you will need an adequate computer, printer, and Internet access.
3. Study the Today’s Bowhunter material in each chapter and then complete the chapter review questions. Re-study any material you may have answered incorrectly.
4. When you have studied all eight chapters, take the Practice Test as many times as you like—free of charge—to ensure you've mastered the course material. A different set of questions is presented each time you take the Practice Test.
5. Then if you wish to become eligible for admittance to a Field Day, take the Field Day Qualifier Exam. There is a $20.00 charge for the online exam, which is collected whether you pass or fail. A score of 80% is required for passing the exam.
6. Upon passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam, you will be able to immediately print out your official NBEF/IBEP Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This certificate will serve as your admittance ticket to a Field Day
7. Students should wait at least three business days before registering for a Field Day. Students that have provided a valid email address will receive a message to inform them that they are clear to sign up for a Field Day. Students will be required to enter their Field Day Qualifier Certificate number in order to register for a Field Day. To register for a Field Day, please go to the Online Course Field Day Signup. Please call 907-267-2187 if you have any questions.
8. Please visit the Alaska Hunter Education web page for general information.