Explore Bowhunting

Explore Bowhunting is an educational program designed to help instructors, program leaders and educators teach students ages 11-17 the basic skills of bowhunting. The Archery Trade Association has created this program to spark an interest and passion for bowhunting in today’s youth. Through these hands-on experiences students gain confidence interacting with the natural environment and strengthen their appreciation for wildlife and the woods.

Who can use Explore Bowhunting?

• Schools – both in-school and after-school programs
• City and county recreation programs
• Nature and outdoor education centers
• Community programs such as Scouts, 4-H and summer camps
• Events, festivals and fairs with an outdoor, hunting or conservation theme

• Anyone interested in teaching youth how to get close to wildlife, bowhunt, photograph and/or enjoy wildlife

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Those interested in participating in Explore Bowhunting as a follow-up to an introductory archery program, or as an introduction to bowhunting and the outdoors, are encouraged to contact their state wildlife agency and request local entities consider the curriculum. For those looking to offer instruction, the program is in its pilot phase and not yet available as a finished product.

Find out how programs like Explore Bowhunting create new markets for archery retailers through the experiences of one Michigan retailer as covered by Archery Business magazine in a 2009 feature story. Download the story here.

If you are interested in or would like more information about Explore Bowhunting, contact Emily Beach at (866) 266-2776 ext. 4 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Kelly Kelly at (866) 266-2776 ext. 6 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .