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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
682
Event Name
Bowhunter Education Course
Program
Bowhunter Education Course

Event Completed 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location

Location:

12749 Cottage Road, Dayton, NY 14041

Schedule

OTHER
Date & Times:
Oct 04, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

About this Event:

Class will be held at Hideaway Archery at 12749 Cottage Rd. in South Dayton. Homework is required: you can download the manual and homework (see below), or pick up a paper copy of the manual and homework (the 4-page pull out in the middle of the manual) from the following locations: Region 9 DEC office at 182 E Union St # 3, Allegany, NY 14706 or the Cattaraugus County Sheriff office at 301 Court St. Little Valley, NY 14775 go to the pistol permit clerk's door. We will be taking a half hour lunch break, you can choose to bring your own lunch. There are also several food places available in the surrounding area should you choose that route. IF THE CLASS IS FILLED: - Walk-ins are welcome, with completed homework, to fill seats IF a registered student fails to show without notice; be prepared to be turned away if there is no open seat. - Keep checking this event in case someone does cancels; anyone can register for that seat on a first come, first serve basis. - Keep checking the full list; additional classes could be posted at any time. READ ALL the information below.

Details

Organized by:

James A Winters

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)