Washington Bowhunting Safety and Bowhunter Education Course

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

About This Bowhunter Safety Course

Washington 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 skills evaluation led by certified bowhunter education volunteer instructors. To learn about your Field Day and skills evaluation class options, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Bowhunter Education web page. You may contact any of the instructors listed, or or call Annette Crews at 360-673-2350.

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.

Online Bowhunter Education Home Study Steps

1. Study the Today’s Bowhunter material in each chapter and then complete the chapter review questions.
2. Take the Practice Test as many times as you like—free of charge—to ensure you've mastered the course material.
3. Take the Field Day Qualifier Exam for $20.00, which is collected whether you pass or fail. A score of 80% is required for passing the exam.
4. Upon passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam, you can print out your official NBEF 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. 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.
5. At the present time, Field Day options are limited, so please ensure that a Field Day is offered in your area before taking the online exam. For information about Field Day options, contact Annette Crews or any of the instructors listed on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Bowhunter Education web page.
6. After completing the Field Day portion, you will then receive your official proof of course completion.