Official Iowa bowhunting safety course Link to Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Iowa certification.

Chapter 3: Safe and Responsible Bowhunting
Bowhunting Responsibilities

Know and Respect Your Personal Limitations

All bowhunters should be aware of their limitations under various conditions.

Bowhunter at campsite

Take health and weather limitations seriously.

General Health: Heart conditions and other medical problems may limit strenuous activity. (A medical checkup is recommended before undertaking an extremely demanding hunting trip. Be sure to bring your personal medications.)

Physical Condition: You may not be able to handle a strenuous hunt, or drag or pack out a downed animal, unless you are in good physical shape.

Weather: Extremely low or high temperatures can put you at risk and also may affect the safe operation of your equipment.

High Elevations: Exceptional physical conditioning is required at higher altitudes.

Some limitations can be improved with a little effort. For instance, physical conditioning can improve strength and endurance and should begin long before the hunt. Archery practice will help you expand the range of your shooting.
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Natural Resources
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