The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) continues to be at the forefront of
enhancing the bowhunting experience, offering an array of educational tools designed to
increase success and safety for bowhunters. These educational aids are designed to
improve shot accuracy for quicker harvests and game recovery.
Advanced Anatomy and Shot Placement Guides for Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Elk and
Black Bear Each guide offers transparent overlays and accompanying text specific to
the respective species, for both firearm hunters and bowhunters. These guides are
essential resources for hunting guides, hunter education instructors and informed
hunters, ensuring ethical and precise shot placement for successful hunts. Part of the
International Bowhunter Education Program Hunter Responsibility Series. Suggested
retail price: $15.00 each (plus shipping).
Mini 3D Durable Deer Foam Model Get hands-on with the Mini 3D Deer Foam Model,
an ultra-realistic model molded from high-quality, durable foam and exclusively crafted
for NBEF by Rinehart Targets. This model provides a tactile understanding of shot
placement, with the reverse side revealing vital organs and major bones. A stick pin is
included to demonstrate shot placement, making it an essential tool for refining your
hunting skills. Suggested retail price: $75.00 (plus shipping).

The Mini 3D Durable Foam Bear Model An excellent addition to hunter education
classes and hunter certification courses, the Mini 3D Durable Foam Bear Model is
molded from high-quality, durable foam and exclusively crafted for NBEF by Rinehart
Targets. This realistic model features a cutaway design on the reverse side, exposing
vital organs and major bones, while a stick pin is included for practical shot placement
demonstrations. Measuring 12.5” in length and 8.25” in height, this model is a valuable
educational tool. Suggested retail price: $75.00 (plus shipping).
The 3D Whitetail Deer Anatomy Sectional Ideal for hunter education classes and hunter
certification courses, the 3D Whitetail Deer Anatomy Sectional is a life-size, pre-drilled
model that demonstrates arrow shot placement on white-tailed deer. This educational
tool comes complete with a removable magnetic scapula and a display stand. Please
allow for possible extended lead times when ordering this product. Suggested retail
price: $250.00 (plus shipping).
Executive Director of NBEF Marilyn Bentz emphasizes the importance of using
reference information and tools to ensure safer and more successful hunts. “As
stewards of our sport, it’s important to educate ourselves using the best learning tools
available,” shared Bentz.
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.
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About NBEF
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation offers instructional content and tools for
bowhunter education classes in the US. Helping bowhunters become safe and
successful hunters and stewards of the sport are important NBEF missions. NBEF
provides the bowhunter certification standards and class content that some states and
certain circumstances require in order 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 accept
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.
NATIONAL BOWHUNTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Emery, Firefly Publicity, kim@fireflypublicity.com
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