RAPID CITY, SD (April 17, 2025) –National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) was a sponsor of the recent Pope & Young Club’s 34th Biennial Convention in Glendale, AZ. NBEF assisted with a tree stand safety demonstration at this event that brings bowhunters together for networking and information sharing.

“Tree stand-related accidents resulting in injury or death continue to be a problem. Everyone can benefit from a tree stand safety refresher," stated NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz. "Educating new and experienced hunters on best practices is vitally important.”

“Pope & Young is thankful for the unwavering support from NBEF and appreciate their assistance with the tree stand demo at our convention,” explained Pope & Young Club Executive Director Justin Spring. “Our organizations share a mission to preserve, promote, and protect the future of bowhunting.”

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 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.

About Pope and Young:
The Pope and Young Club is North America's leading voice and supporter of bowhunting and related conservation issues and projects. If you are a fair chase, ethical bowhunter, and you care about preserving, protecting, and promoting the culture and future of bowhunting, then you should belong to the Pope and Young Club. Join today at www.pope-young.org.