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:
- This online course, completed on your
own time and your own schedule, followed by,
- A Field Day Exercise and testing 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.
 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
completing the Field Day portion, which also includes successfully
passing the Iowa IBEP State test, you will then 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.
Online Bowhunter Education Home Study Steps
- 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.
- When you have studied all eight chapters, take the Practice
Test as many times as you like—free of charge.
- Then
if you wish to qualify for admittance to a Field
Day, 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.
- 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.
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