Official Montana Bowhunter Safety Course Online
Take this Montana–approved course to complete your online bowhunter safety education. Bowhunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
pay only when you pass, unlimited exam attempts
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Get bowhunter certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the $30.00 online course.
Print your online course completion document.
Get ready to go bowhunting!
Do you need Montana Bowhunter education?
To purchase a Montana bow-and-arrow license, a hunter must complete a certified bowhunter education course, or show any prior year’s bowhunting license from any state or province.
If you are 11-17 years of age, after passing the online course, you are required to attend the Field Day to complete your Bowhunter Education certification.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Requirements
You must be age 11 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Montana to take this online course.
After This Course
If you are 18 years of age or older, after passing the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate. This is your proof of online course completion, and it serves as your permanent certificate.
If you are 11-17 years old when you register for this course, you must pass this online course and attend a field day to complete your certification. You will receive your field day qualifier certificate after completing the online portion.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East Sixth Avenue
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620-0701
What to Expect From Bowhunter Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe bowhunting practices.
Watch this 67-second sample to see how we put you in the bowhunter’s camo.
Comprehensive Instruction in Montana Bowhunter Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Bowhunter safety education established by Montana. Bowhunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Bowhunter laws and regulations.
State-Approved Content
As a course provider approved by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the Montana Bowhunter Ed Course covers everything you may need to know in order to be safe.
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Bowhunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
Montana Approved
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East Sixth Avenue
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620-0701
Made in the U.S.A.
This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.
How Do I Get My State Bowhunter License?
Bowhunter education is currently required in many states. An approved Bowhunter safety course is required to comply with the laws and regulations in those jurisdictions. Depending on your age, you may be required to have the Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate in order to legally buy a license or permit to hunt. For more information, see the Montana Bowhunter Laws and Regulations page.
Did you lose your certificate? Replace it here.
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Price and Payment
How much does the Montana Bowhunter Ed Course cost?
The Montana Bowhunter Ed Course fee is $30.00.
Taking the Course
Do you need Montana Bowhunter education?
To purchase a Montana bow-and-arrow license, a hunter must complete a certified bowhunter education course, or show any prior year’s bowhunting license from any state or province.
If you are 11-17 years of age, after passing the online course, you are required to attend the Field Day to complete your Bowhunter Education certification.
How long will it take to complete the course?
Typically it takes about 3 hours to go through the online course, excluding any quizzes and/or exams and restudying that you may choose to do.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
You must be age 11 years old to take this online course.
Do I have to be a resident to take the Montana Bowhunter Ed Course?
You do not have to be a resident of Montana to take this online course.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the Montana Bowhunter Ed Course approved by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks?
The Montana Bowhunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Is my Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory bowhunter education requirements will accept the Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Montana will accept Bowhunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Quizzes and/or Exams
I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?
If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.
Do I have to take an online exam?
The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 85% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online Montana Bowhunter Ed Course completion?
If you are 18 years of age or older, once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate. This is your proof of online course completion, and it serves as your permanent certificate.
If you are between the ages of 11 and 17, once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the field day qualifier certificate. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the field day qualifier certificate or request that a PDF be emailed to you. You will need your field day qualifier certificate number to register for a field day.
What is the permanent Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate?
The Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate will arrive within 2-3 weeks after you complete all certification requirements.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
To replace a lost or destroyed Montana Bowhunter Education Certificate, log in to the course and print a new one.
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