Maryland Bowhunting Safety and Bowhunter Education Course

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

About This Bowhunter Safety Course

Maryland 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 testing led by Maryland Certified Bowhunter Education (IBEP) volunteer instructors. Visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources bowhunter safety web page to learn about Field Day options and contact information in your area.

Part 1: Bowhunter Education Home Study Steps

1. There is no minimum age to be tested and certified with this online course. However, younger students may have a difficult time satisfactorily completing the online course.
2. Study the Today’s Bowhunter material in each chapter and then complete the chapter review questions.
3. Take one or more Practice Tests—free of charge.
4. Then if you wish to qualify for admittance to a Field Day, take the Field Day Qualifier Exam. There is a $20.00 charge for taking the online exam, collected whether you pass or fail.
5. Upon passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam, you can print out your official NBEF Field Day Qualifier Voucher. This Field Day Qualifier Voucher is required to attend the final portion of your bowhunter education course, which takes place with a Maryland Certified IBEP instructor in the field.

Part 2: Field Day Requirements

1. 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.
2. After completing the Field Day portion, which includes successfully passing the Maryland written exam and demonstrating proficiency with your bow, you will receive your official certificate which is proof of course completion.

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