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Event Status
Registration Open
Event ID
189
Event Name
Bowhunter Education Course
Program
Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 20 of 24 seats remaining

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Location

Location:

419 Johnson Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078

Schedule

OTHER
Date & Times:
Sep 05, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

About this Event:

If you are unable to download the materials from this site - student manuals, homework sheets, and permission slips can be obtained at NYSDEC Regional Offices, or you may pick them up at the Pine Tree Rifle Club on Monday evenings from 5:30PM to 7:30 PM or Wednesday mornings from 9AM-1PM. No appointment necessary. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes, boots and dress for outdoor conditions. Students should bring at least two pencils or pens, snacks, lunch, and drinks. Students are not allowed to leave the premises once class begins except for lunch period.

Details

Organized by:

Steven H Riach

Required Files:

Bowhunter Education Course Manual
Bowhunter Education Course Homework Worksheet

Cancellation Policies:

If you can no longer attend this class, please cancel your registration as soon as possible.

Event Policies:

This course covers archery basics, crossbow safety, bowhunter responsibility, and ethical bowhunting practices. Upon completion of the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final exam, you will earn your Bowhunter Education Certificate. This certificate does not expire and is required to purchase a NYS Bowhunting Privilege. 

Class length is approximately 6 hours with breaks. All students must bring the completed homework to this course. If homework is not completed, you will not be permitted to participate. You can download the manual and homework on this page. If you prefer to work from a hard copy of the manual, one can be mailed to you by emailing hunter@dec.ny.gov and include your name, mailing address, and type of in-person course. 

All class equipment will be provided for you, unless course information states otherwise. 

Students are encouraged to bring: 

  • Personal snacks and drinks.  
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather and outdoor conditions, including proper footwear.  
  • Pen/Pencil, sunscreen and bug spray (season dependent) 
Parents or guardians who wish to attend for observation should notify the instructor that you will be auditing the class.      

Minimum Age Policies:

Student must be at least 11 years old to attend the course, unless they will, within the next year, hunt in a state that allows hunting under the age of 12.

Maximum Age Policies:

There are no maximum age policies

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About the Program

Overview:

Bowhunter Education is required to hunt ONLY deer and bear with a bow or crossbow. While not required, the course is recommended for anyone wishing to hunt any game with archery or crossbow. 

This course covers safety techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices when pursuing game with a bow or crossbow.

NOTE : All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending. If you do not complete the homework, you cannot complete the course.
IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 11 YEARS 
(Minimum age to purchase a license is 12 years)