The NYS Bowhunter Education course is required for hunters who use a bow and arrow to hunt deer or bear. While this course is not required for hunting deer with a crossbow, or for using a bow and arrow to hunt small game or turkey, DEC encourages you to take this course to learn bow and tree stand safety techniques.

You MUST complete the NYS Hunter Education program prior to taking this course.  If you have not completed the Hunter Education program, please register for and complete that class first.  After completing the program, you can register for Bowhunter Education.

All class attendees must download the training materials and complete the required homework prior to attending the class.

You must bring your completed homework with you to the training class!

Follow this link to register for the class and to download your training materials:  Hunter Education Program – NYSDEC