RAPID CITY, SD (August 31, 2026) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation
(NBEF) sponsored the recent Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame event honoring
leaders in hunting and fishing whose passion and significant contributions have helped
shape the values and traditions of today’s outdoor community. NBEF Executive Director
Marilyn Bentz, a 2005 Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee, attended the
2026 Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies at the John A. &
Genny Morris Conservation Center in Springfield, MO.
“It’s truly wonderful to be part of this distinguished group of outdoor community leaders
and to gather together every year,” said Bentz. “Garry Mason’s commitment to
celebrating their achievements and welcoming the new inductees is very appreciated.”
NBEF helps bowhunters learn to be safe, successful and stewards of the sport. NBEF
offers bowhunting instructional items, books, videos, 3-D models, apparel and more at
nbef.org.
About NBEF
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation offers instructional content and tools for
bowhunter education and hunter education. Helping bowhunters become safe and
successful hunters and stewards of the sport are important NBEF missions. NBEF
provides the bowhunter certification curriculum and class content that some states and
certain circumstances require to bow hunt. NBEF provides instructor training and
certification.
NBEF oversees the International Bowhunter Education Program and works with the
International Hunter Education Association and state agencies to coordinate a unified
program. States may have additional requirements. Europe and other countries offer full
reciprocity for the NBEF (IBEP) certification and conduct classes.
NBEF also oversees the International Crossbow Education Program and works with
state agencies responsible for crossbow education to develop comprehensive online
crossbow safety courses that teach students important laws and regulations, game
identification, and safe, responsible handling of crossbow equipment.
NBEF is a 501(c)3 corporation that isn’t a membership-based organization. Tax-
deductible donations to support this non-profit are welcome.
Learn more at nbef.org.
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