How many teach Bow Ed?

[bowfiend]

I'm getting ready to do a class locally for Montana FWP and was curious how many of us TradGangers are bowhunter education instructors?

I take a little pride in the fact that I have to borrow a compound to teach the class. It's something I look forward to every year and I ALWAYS make my equiupment available for those who have not yet purchased a bow - it's not too late! Unbeknownst to the kids in the class, some of them have shot some of the finest bows on the planet.

And if you haven't spent any time teaching bowhunter education, you really should. It's a lot of fun and it really helps you promote the sport and ensure that your students get started right.

[ChuckC]

I do
ChuckC

[dpowers311]

I do, or did. I have not given a class in a couple of years and just moved to another state. I need to get going with it again.

Dave

[ron w]

I did for 10-12 years. Stopped last fall because of some issues I have with the state of New York. But I will say it was good learning experience and I don't regret it at all. Not to pat myself on the back but I was pretty good at it and had lots of comments on the classes I helped teach.

[John3]

I went through my bowhunter ed class last August with a bunch of guys who were going through instructor training..
I was asked to be an instructor.  When I get the call I will gladly become one...  I was really impressed with the class.  Even after 25 years I learned good info in the class..

John III

[ilarcher]

I do and really love to teach the class. Its not required here in IL but I get alot of people who go out of state to hunt. Matter of fact, the other two guys that teach with me are trad guys who got me hooked back into trad again. I have learned alot in the class and teaching it too. I look foward to every class I teach.

[Bill Sant]

Been teaching for a while now, but probably not much longer.  Depersonalization of classes by the ONLINE crap.  Don't like only seeing students for 2 hours before you certify them, and mimiking the info that F&G wants them to learn.  Like little robots.  It's no wonder newbies don't know what the heck a recurve is, spine of an arrow, how to tune etc.  Rant rant rant................

[Mudd]

I do personal instruction these days. I have taught with 4-H shooting sports in the past. I'll take what I'm doing now over a class full of kids.

God bless,Mudd

[bofish-IL]

I taught it for several years. After the class we had suggestions handed in. Funny thing was the most requested reply was to discuss compound use more. The only problem was all of the instructors were not familiar with compound issues.

[vermonster13]

I do.

[Stone Sheep]

I just gave a class last week. If the classes that I teach influence one person to "Do the right thing" the ethical thing or prevents one serious injury/death then it is all worth it. I can sleep better at night knowing that I have  given back to bowhunting and shared my passion for it with others.

[Ric O'Shay]

I've been an instructor here in Texas for the last 5 years.

[Ground Hunter]

I've been one here in Texas, stopped a few years ago.  Its a good thing - may do it again.  H

[acadian archer]

I sent sent my application to become an instructor

[acadian archer]

oops make that just sent  lol

[LA Trapper]

I have taught for many years.  With the changes in the NWR rules and the reduced numbers attending, I am not sure I will continue every year.  I am in a rural area.  It might be an every other year thing to keep my certification active.

I add a section on orienting.  Most don't have a clue how to use a compass, much less a compass and map.  Most all of my students are extremely appreciative.  They mainly use GPS's.  

Stone Sheep is dead on.  Image and ethics is what it is about. When they walk in and see all of the handmade traditional 2 fletch arrows and back quivers, the questions start and the interest stays at a high level. I use the platform to introduce many archers to our State organization, the Bayou State Bowhunters.  

Billy

[Gary Logsdon]

I taught the IBEP course in the late 70s, 80s, and 90s, if memory serves.  I was originally certified by IBEF founder Bill Wadsworth at Land Bewtween the Lakes.  We certified hundreds of youngsters during my years in the KY public schools.

[jcprintz]

I've been an instructor here in Maryland for 7 years. We tried the online course for 2 years (over the objections of most instructors)and it didn't work. Now we are back to the old way. Unfortuneately the course is not mandatory in our state so our turnouts are not great. I still love teaching the course and agree that I usually learn something with every class since most of our students are experienced bowhunters.

[Lonesome Wind]

I've taught since '03. The group I teach with is a good mix of trad guys and a couple of techie boys to tell the kids how that new fangled stuff works! The lead instructor is a trad guy and he and I do most of the teaching so the kids get a healthy dose of the old way and I also make my equipment available for the class to use. Just about everyone in the class want to shoot the traditional stuff so I know we're getting through to a few of them!

I did also for a number of years, but stopped because my concerns about the NY DEC's policies dovetailed with a new, more demanding career for me.