Instructor of the Year Named by National Bowhunter Education Foundation

RAPID CITY, SD (July 24, 2023) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) recently named Sean McKinney of Salmon, ID, as the 2023 Bowhunter Education Instructor of the Year. McKinney was honored at the 2023 International Hunter Education Association – USA (IHEA) Conference in Boise ID. NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz recognized McKinney’s efforts working... Read More


New Trucker Caps Available From National Bowhunter Education Foundation

RAPID CITY, SD (July 18, 2023) –The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) has designed new trucker caps for loyal followers, students, instructors and master instructors of the bowhunter ed classes. NBEF Trucker Caps are olive green with a breathable mesh back and back snap tab adjustable fit. A tan/brown embroidered NBEF Established in 1979 logo... Read More




Steelhead Outdoors Introduces Portable Pistol Lockboxes

Portable Firearm Storage Units Are Made in America Shakopee, MN (May 22, 2023 ) Steelhead Outdoors is proud to announce its American-Made, large HD Lockbox. Weighing in at over 11 pounds, it measures 8.5” wide x 11” long x 3” tall. Formed and welded from heavy duty 12-gauge steel makes the HD Lockbox 75-160% thicker... Read More


National Bowhunter Education Foundation Continues Pope & Young Club Support

RAPID CITY, SD (May 10, 2023) –National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsored Pope & Young Club’s 33rd Biennial Convention in Reno, NV. This event offers an opportunity to celebrate the past and look forward to future hunting experiences while networking and sharing information with fellow bowhunters. NBEF sponsored a luncheon for the attendees and a... Read More



National Bowhunter Education Foundation Helps Prepare Arkansas Crossbow Instructors For Fall Classes

RAPID CITY, SD (April 26, 2023) – A Crossbow Education Instructor training session was recently held in Arkansas to prepare instructors for the numerous urban hunt orientation meetings that occur in Arkansas each fall. Urban hunt participants are required to present a certificate from completing either class at www.bowhunter-ed.com or www.crossbow-ed.com depending on the equipment... Read More


Improve Accuracy With NBEF’s Black Bear Shot Placement Aids

Reduce game recovery time RAPID CITY, SD (March 27, 2023) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers informative items to increase success and safety for bowhunters. Bear hunters can learn how to improve shot accuracy for a quick harvest and game recovery. The Advanced Black Bear Anatomy and Shot Placement Guide is an informative... Read More