Bowhunter Education

[WonkyWapiti]

I just spent this weekend at the Issaquah Sportsmen's Club taking a two day Bowhunter Education class.  I would highly recommend this class to anyone.  I wished I had taken this class five years ago when I started bowhunting.  The instructors were awesome and everyone in the class had a great time.  For all of the new bowhunters out there I would really suggest this class.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I took the course back in 1987 at NW Archery,
Due to planning on going out of state for an archery bear hunt I tried to get my a copy of my documentation for it as I seemed to have misplaced it (card) I will probably have to take it again.

[Ray]

I took my class there. I believe it was run by Alan Jones. Great guy and worth taking. What I did was take the online test and did my field day at the clubhouse.

[jstone]

Took it to about 6 years ago before we went to Montana. I think some states you are required, i could be wrong thats what i was told

[Kain]

I know it is not the same but you can take the course online. 

http://www.bowhunter-ed.com/wa/index.htm

[Ray]

Even if you take the online course you need to show up for a field day to finish and get the certification.

[Bob]

do you know if this certification is good in other states (Alaska) ?

[Ray]

It is good in other states including Alaska.

[WDFW-SUX]

I did it, there are some states that require it for an archery licence.

[carpsniperg2]

i think that is great to have a program like that

[colockumelk]

That's awsome.  Are there any courses given out here on the East Side.  Preferably around Yakima, E-Burg, Wenatchee?  I think like many other states out there this should be a required class in order to purchase a bow tag.  I also think that you should be required to qualify on the range periodically.  Just my  .  Okay flame away at me. 

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I think like many other states out there this should be a required class in order to purchase a bow tag.  I also think that you should be required to qualify on the range periodically.  Just my  .  Okay flame away at me. 

 I agree, The "Hunter Safety" course is too oriented on "firearm safety" and does not cover archery.
I also agree with the "mentoring" system where first time hunters are required to accompany "educated" hunters for the season.

[AKBowman]

I took the course back in 1987 at NW Archery,
Due to planning on going out of state for an archery bear hunt I tried to get my a copy of my documentation for it as I seemed to have misplaced it (card) I will probably have to take it again.

I took mine back in 99' and lost my card. They charged $5 for a new card. You may have to go in to WDFW to get it done though. Good luck!

[WonkyWapiti]

Alan Jones was one of the instuctors.  The other was Charles ?, can't remember his last name but both great guys.  The class fulfills requirements for bowhunter ed in all 50 states, Canada, and across Africa.

[bullcanyon]

The last time I bowhunted Montana.  All I had to do was prove that I had archery hunted before.  I showed them a paper our fish and game sent me and they gave me a bowhunter license.  Not sure if it will work in other states or not.

[WDFW-SUX]

There are a bunch of hunts in alaska that require a bow hunters ed card to get you tag.. no exceptions.

[Aneoakleaf]

Bowhunter Education classes are required in many states and provences. Our Washington classes cover all the requirements for the World, in fact our washington teams are the best in the world as we have been asked to help set up many programs in other countrys including Alstralia!
You can get a replacement card for free but give us time to look up the reccords. Send me a PM.
Most the classes are taught during the spring and summer and once August gets here most of us are bowhunting or scouting somewhere! If you apply for an out of state tag you should plan on taking a class even before you find out if you drew or not because there may not be a class avaliable  when you get ready to go. EVERY year someone puts it off and can't get certified.
Haven't had a class on the S.E. side in a long time but I'm planning one down by Dayton in July. Classes in Deer park  are taught every year. The scheduals will come out in the WDFW pamplet in the spring or you can send me a PM in January when I get them.
I'm glad you enjoyed the classes , thoese of you who have, There's always need for more instructors!
Annette Crews
Washington Bowhunter State Chairman

[HuntnJunkie]

Sounds cool. What all does the class cover? How much does it cost?

[WonkyWapiti]

The class was two days and only cost $13.00.  The class covered bow hunting safety, shot placement, animal tracking, post shot tracking, and a bunch of other cool stuff.

[bow4elk]

I'm a trained IBEP/NBEF bowhunter education instructor and used to teach classes.  When my teaching partner left the country on assignment with the military and I had my first daughter, I just naturally stopped teaching.  I miss it and would like to get back into it.  I had very interactive classes, and we focused heavily on eithics, shot placement, anatomy and physiology, equipment, blood trailing, survival, first aid, treestand use and safety, among many other topics.  I am certified by the ODFW and WDFW as well.

And I'm more than willing to informally share/teach anyone interested about these or any other topic.  Just PM me and I'll be glad to help!!

I have also done a lot of shooting coaching, specifically focused on overcoming target panic.  I also co-operated a bowhunting school/clinic in Colorado with my hunting partner, who at the time was the Technical Editor at Bowhunter Magazine.  We focused more on hunting aspects and specie specific tactics.