Event Details
- Event Status
- Registration Open
- Event ID
- 384
- Event Name
- Bowhunter Education Course
- Program
- Bowhunter Education Course
Registration Open 11 of 12 seats remaining
Location
Location:
2874 Pole Bridge Rd, Avon, NY 14414
Schedule
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OTHER
- Date & Times:
- Aug 15, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
About this Event:
Class is at Avon Bowmen.
Manuals can be picked up from the following locations:
Manuals can be picked up from the following locations:
· the Region 8 DEC offices (see https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/76070.html):
o HQ at 6274E. Avon-Lima Rd, Avon (24/7 via yellow bins outside the front door)
o Bath sub-office: 7291 Coon Rd, Bath (8:30-4:30 M-F)
o Iroquois Field office/NWR, 1101 Casey Road, Basom, (www.fws.gov/refuge/Iroquois)
· Montezuma Audubon Center; 2295 State Route 89, Savannah (10 AM – 4 PM Tues-Sat.) (http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma)
· LOCALLY for this class: at Avon Bowmen Wednesday evenings from 6PM to 8PM
Plan 3 to 6 hours to complete homework.
All students MUST bring their completed homework.
Bring a lunch or snack. We will break for lunch (noon to 12:30) .
Bring your own bow (and FIELD TIPPED arrows) if you have one. If not, a Genesis bow will be available. Safe handling of a bow and shooting is a requirement.
Bring your own bow (and FIELD TIPPED arrows) if you have one. If not, a Genesis bow will be available. Safe handling of a bow and shooting is a requirement.
Details
Organized by:
Roger E Safford
Required Files:
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
Map:
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.
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)
(Minimum age to purchase a license is 12 years)