Texas Bowhunting Safety and Bowhunter Education Course

The Today's Bowhunter course on bowhunting safety is the official online bowhunter education course of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

About This Bowhunter Education Course

Texas accepts an independent study method that involves a two-part process:

1. This online course, completed on your own time and your own schedule, followed by,
2. Field Day instruction and testing led by certified bowhunter education volunteer instructors. Please call 1-800-792-1112, Ext. 4999 or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education web page to learn about Field Day options in your area.

Begin your bowhunter education certification by studying at home on your computer. Upon successful completion of the online bowhunter education course (which is confirmed by taking an exam online) you will be issued a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This Field Day Qualifier Certificate is necessary to obtain entrance into the final portion of your bowhunter education course, which takes place with a certified instructor in the field. After successful completion of the Field Day portion, including a written exam requiring a passing score of 80%, you will receive a “Temporary Student Card” issued by the instructor.  Your official certification card will arrive in the mail, so please retain and protect your “Temporary Student Card” until that time.

• The minimum age to be certified with this online course is age 12.
• 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.
• Note:  There is an additional fee associated with the Field Day testing.
• Field Day options are limited, so please ensure that one is offered in your area before continuing the online certification process. Again, please call 1-800-792-1112, Ext. 4999 or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education web page to learn about Field Day options in your area.

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

Online Bowhunter Education Home Study Steps

1. 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.
2. When you have studied all eight chapters, take the Practice Test as many times as you like—free of charge—to ensure you've mastered the course material. A different set of questions is presented each time you take the Practice Test.
3. Then if you wish to become eligible for admittance to a Field Day, take the Field Day Qualifier Exam. There is a $20.00 charge for taking the online exam, which is collected whether you pass or fail. A score of 80% is required for passing the exam. (The fee covers use of the online course materials and costs of administering the online exam. The entire fee is retained by Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. and the NBEF.)
4. Upon passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam, you can print out your official NBEF Field Day Qualifier Certificate. To determine Field Day event and contact information, please call 1-800-792-1112, Ext. 4999 or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education web page.