Welcome to Bowhunter Ed New York

Study online for free – complete your classroom requirement in a few hours.

$30.00 One-time fee after you pass

After passing, immediately print a Field Day Qualifier Certificate and attend the in-person Field Day.

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  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Unlimited Free Test Attempts
  • New York DEC Approved
  • Study At Home for Free
  • The Official NBEF Course
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Video Enhanced Topics
  • For Ages 11+

Welcome to the official online bowhunter safety course of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation .

This bowhunter education course, has been developed in conjunction with the NBEF and the New York DEC.

Completing this course and passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam will prepare you for the DEC Field Day, the second component of the required Bowhunter Education curriculum.

When you pass, immediately print out your official NBEF/IBEP Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This Certificate will serve as your admittance ticket to a Field Day.

Additional info:

New York Bowhunter Education Requirements

    Before you begin the online course, go to the New York DEC Sportsman Education Classes page and enroll in a Field Day in your area; field days are any classes identified as a "Homestudy Course!"

  • Pass the online Bowhunter-ed.com course. (For ages 11 and up.*)
  • Attend the New York DEC Field Day.
  • *You must be 14 years of age to hunt big game with bow and arrow.

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