Official Kansas Bowhunter Safety Course Online
Take this Kansas–approved course to complete your online bowhunter safety education. Bowhunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
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Get bowhunter certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the $30.00 online course.
Print your online course completion document.
Get ready to go bowhunting!
Do you need Kansas Bowhunter education?
Kansas does not require Bowhunter education. A Bowhunter Education Certificate is not required to purchase a big game archery permit or to hunt with archery equipment. Other states, provinces, and certain federal properties may require a Bowhunter Education Certificate from an approved International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) course in order to bowhunt.
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to take this online course.
You must be a resident of Kansas to take the online course.
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
512 SE 25th Ave.
Pratt, KS 67124
What to Expect From Bowhunter Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe bowhunting practices.
Watch this 67-second sample to see how we put you in the bowhunter's camo.
Comprehensive Instruction in Kansas Bowhunter Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Bowhunter safety education established by Kansas. Bowhunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Bowhunter laws and regulations.
State-Approved Content
As a course provider approved by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the Kansas Bowhunter Ed Course covers everything you may need to know in order to be safe.
Get StartedLearn Your Way on Any Device
Bowhunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
Kansas Approved
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
512 SE 25th Ave.
Pratt, KS 67124
Made in the U.S.A.
This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.
How Do I Get My State Bowhunter License?
Bowhunter education is currently required in many states. An approved Bowhunter safety course is required to comply with the laws and regulations in those jurisdictions. Depending on your age, you may be required to have the Bowhunter Education Certificate in order to legally buy a license or permit to hunt. For more information, see the Kansas Bowhunter Laws and Regulations page.
Did you lose your certificate? Replace it here.
Get StartedKansas Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the Kansas Bowhunter Ed Course cost?
The Kansas Bowhunter Ed Course fee is $30.00.
Taking the Course
Do you need Kansas Bowhunter education?
Kansas does not require Bowhunter education. A Bowhunter Education Certificate is not required to purchase a big game archery permit or to hunt with archery equipment. Other states, provinces, and certain federal properties may require a Bowhunter Education Certificate from an approved International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) course in order to bowhunt.
How long will it take to complete the course?
Typically it takes about 3 hours to go through the online course, excluding any quizzes and/or exams and restudying that you may choose to do.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
You must be at least 13 years old to take this online course.
Do I have to be a resident to take the Kansas Bowhunter Ed Course?
You must be a resident of Kansas to take the online course.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the Kansas Bowhunter Ed Course approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks?
The Kansas Bowhunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Is my Kansas Bowhunter Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and countries that have mandatory bowhunter education requirements will accept the Bowhunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Kansas will accept Bowhunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Course Quizzes and/or Exams
I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?
If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 84% on the unit quizzes to pass.
Do I have to take an online exam?
The Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 84% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
About Your Certification
What is the permanent Kansas Bowhunter Education Certificate?
The Bowhunter Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. You can print the Bowhunter Education Certificate right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Bowhunter Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
To replace a lost or destroyed Bowhunter Education Certificate, log in to the course and print a new one.
We’re people, not robots.
Your Bowhunter Ed course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
We’re available to help you:
9:00am to Midnight EST, seven days a week.
1-800-830-2268 (toll free)
