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Event Status
Registration Open
Event ID
544
Event Name
Bowhunter Education Course
Program
Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 28 of 30 seats remaining

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Location

Location:

4391 Cassadaga-Stockton Road, Stockton, NY 14784

Schedule

OTHER
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 9:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

About this Event:

Dress appropriate for the weather conditions as we do a blood trailing exercise and shoot outdoors;
We supply all bows and arrows you do not have to bring any equipment;
Bring a pen or pencil we do not supply them, and you will need them for the test;
Lunch (burgers or hotdogs) supplied by the Bear Lake Rod & Gun Club (chips and water/pop available for sale) OR bring a bag lunch. No purchase necessary to attend the class.

Details

Organized by:

Vincent E Luce

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)