Iowa Bowhunting Safety and Bowhunter Education Course

The Today's Bowhunter course on bowhunting safety is the official online bowhunter education course of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the National Bowhunter Education Foundation.

About This Bowhunter Safety Course

Iowa accepts this independent study method which is a two-part process:

1. This online course, completed on your own time and your own schedule, followed by,
2. A Field Day Exercise and evaluation led by Iowa Certified Bowhunter Education (IBEP) volunteer instructors. Visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources bowhunter education web page to learn about Field Day options and contact information in your area.

Check on Field Days BEFORE beginning the course to ensure there is a Field Day with a convenient time and location for you. Visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources bowhunter education web page or call the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-5918. Field Days can fill quickly and completion of this online course does not guarantee you a spot at a Field Day.

Begin your bowhunter education certification by studying at home on your computer. Upon successful completion of the online portion of the bowhunter education course (which is confirmed by taking an exam online) you will print out a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This certificate is required to attend the final portion of your bowhunter education course, which takes place with a Iowa Certified IBEP instructor in the field. After successfully completing the Field Day portion (which at the discretion of the instructor may include the Iowa IBEP State written test), you will receive your official certificate which is proof of course completion.

• You must be at least 12 years of age to be tested with this online course.
• 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. 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.
• At the present time, Field Day options are limited. Please ensure that a Field Day is offered in your area before taking the online exam. For information about Field Day options and contact information, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources bowhunter education web page.

Begin the online bowhunter safety course.	Or, click here to first test your bowhunting safety knowledge.	Take the Iowa Qualifier Exam!

Online Bowhunter Education Home Study Steps

1. Study the Today’s Bowhunter material in each chapter and then complete the chapter review questions.
2. When you have studied all eight chapters, take the Practice Test as many times as you like—free of charge.
3. Take the Bowhunter Education Online Exam. There is a $20.00 charge for taking the online exam. The $20.00 is collected whether you pass or fail. A score of 80% is required for passing this exam.
4. Upon passing the Bowhunter Education Online Exam, you can print out your official NBEF Field Day Qualifier Certificate. To determine locations and dates of Field Day events as well as contact information, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources bowhunter education web page. Or, call the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-5918.