Profienciey test

[Deno]

Same here in NJ.   Written test, field class and shooting test.  My NJ card says IBEP Certified Bowhunter Education.  
Deno

[newhouse114]

Did a brief search and found mine! 1991. Two signatures from instructors, one for the classroom and one for the "field experience" part.  The classroom instuctor was a Judith A, McSomething or other, and the field tester was a Pat McCabe. Wonder if either of them are still active in this.

[Orion]

Yep.  should have read further/more carefully.  Alaska does require a field day after the electronic part of the instruction is completed.  Though it does indicate shooting is part of the field day, it does not indicate there is a proficiency test.  

I scrolled through the entire IBEF online instructional manual.  No mention anywhere of having to pass a proficiency test to pass the class and receive the hunter safety certificate.

[Bill Sant]

Well then I suggest you take the course and the field day and refuse to take or pass the shooting proficiency and let us know how that works out for you.

[Olin Rindal]

Bill like I stated above instructers in Alaska require you to pass a proficientsy test to receive a IBEP card. Other places don't. When I taught in Montana we had them shoot their bow to demonstrate that they could shoot and we had treestand safty, and blood trailing but they never had to take a "proficientsy" test to receive a IBEP card. Like I mentioned above just because you can hit foam doesn't mean you can make a good shot on a live critter.

[Olin Rindal]

Bill like I stated above instructers in Alaska require you to pass a proficientsy test to receive a IBEP card. Other places don't. When I taught in Montana we had them shoot their bow to demonstrate that they could shoot and we had treestand safty, and blood trailing but they never had to take a "proficientsy" test to receive a IBEP card. Like I mentioned above just because you can hit foam doesn't mean you can make a good shot on a live critter.

[Olin Rindal]

Sorry for the double post

[Orion]

Bill: I've hunted Alaska. I'm an IBEF instructor.  Took the course about 20 years ago and taught it for about 15 years subsequent.  Haven't taught it in the past five years or so.  

Things apparently have changed.  I managed to drill down on the Alaska Fish and Game web site.  Apparently the state now does require a shooting proficiency test as part of the certification process.  Wonder how that affects folks like me who already have IBEF certification, or others who will take the course in their home states where proficiency testing may not be required.  I expect Alaska will accept IBEF certification earned in other states. Haven't checked that out yet.

[Bill Sant]

Olin and Orion,,,I owe you an apology as you are correct about the proficiency test requirements.  The proficiency test is only required if the state teaching the course requires it...Alaska does honor any NBEF/IBEP card for our state hunts with or without the shooting proficiency.  My bad guys.  Think I'll go talk to the Captain (Morgan) and go out to the hot tub and soak my ego.  Just make sure you have your card with you if you come up for a hunt.  Our state records can't search and find qualifications for other states.

[Olin Rindal]

No worries Bill. I've been looking over web sights to confirm that I wasn't giving out bad advice.

[Bill Sant]

Yeah I actually got hold of Ginamaria to confirm

And remember all you guys coming to Alaska, that starting July 1 you must have a bowhunter cert card to hunt big game ANYWHERE in the state of Alaska with your bows.  This is going to cause some friction I'm sure, but at least that wasn't my fault...LOL

[Deno]

Enjoy the Capt and the hot tub Bill!!  Thanks for the info!!!
Deno

[J-dog]

I want to go get mine, the NC one or the bowhunter safety one so I can go out west. They said trad bows are at 15 yards 6 out of ten arrows in a six inch pie plate.?? I think?

I cannot get the IBEP one here in NC??? They don't have the state listed.

OK I can do the National BEP. Gonna go in March -


J

[Deno]

Jason
Checked the NC website

North Carolina Archery - Today's Bowhunter


Overview

The Today's Bowhunter ® curriculum is approved by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation.  Certification is accepted in every state and province in North America.

 

Deno

[Orion]

Well, we stumbled around a bit, but eventually got to the bottom of it  All is well. The Captain and hot tub sure sounds good.

Important PM sent, Randy!!!!!

Bisch

[foxbo]

We're all lucky there was no "proficiency" test for sex, or we would not have been born! LOL!

That's about all I have to say about "proficiency testing".

[J-dog]

Thank you Deno! Appreciate that. I got registered up but it isn't until Aug but no rush anyhoo.

J

[McDave]

Originally posted by foxbo:
We're all lucky there was no "proficiency" test for sex, or we would not have been born! LOL!

That's about all I have to say about "proficiency testing".

Where do I sign up for that?

[foxbo]

McDave, I looked at your pic. You're too late to apply! LOL!