Welcome to Bowhunter Ed South Dakota

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

$30.00 One time fee after you pass

After passing, immediately print out a Field Day Qualifier Certificate and sign up for the required in-person Field Day.

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  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Unlimited Free Test Attempts
  • South Dakota GFP Approved
  • Study At Home for Free
  • The Official NBEF Course
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Video Enhanced Topics
  • For Ages 12+

Welcome to the official online bowhunter safety course of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks .

This bowhunter education course, has been developed in conjunction with the NBEF and the South Dakota GFP.

Completing this course and passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam will prepare you for the GFP 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:

South Dakota Bowhunter Education Requirements

  • Youth age 12 (or will turn 12 by Dec. 31 of current year) through age 15 who will be purchasing a big game archery license (in addition, must have a valid hunter safety certificate)
  • Any first time big game archery licensee regardless of age*
  • Any resident who receives an archery elk license
  • *Bowhunter Education Requirement Exemptions: If you are a previous big game archery licensee, you are exempt from this requirement

No Field Days are available in South Dakota for the remainder of 2011.

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