National Bowhunter Education Foundation Supports NASP® With Scholarships, Bows & More
Posted on: Jun 14, 2026
RAPID CITY, SD (June 15, 2026) – National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) continues its ongoing support of National Archery in The Schools Program (NASP®).
In 2026, NBEF donated four special edition Genesis bows featuring the NBEF logo to the Eastern and Western winning schools for use in future archery instruction. Also in 2026, the NBEF will contribute scholarships monies to winning team members at the NASP® Championship Tournament in Daytona, FL.
Throughout the season, NBEF provides tens of thousands of scoring pencils for state and national events. NBEF has also developed informational lane markers to help keep NASP® 3-D tournaments running smoothly and safely.
NBEF attends and displays at the NASP Eastern Nationals and Western Nationals events to share information about NBEF’s safety and success-focused bowhunter ed classes with the thousands of NASP® participants, their coaches and families. Event attendees can also find fun giveaways at the NBEF booth.
“NBEF supports the NASP® organization and its ongoing growth and success. We’re aligned with its educational mission and see our sponsorship as an opportunity and privilege to introduce young archery enthusiasts to bowhunting,” explained Marilyn Bentz, NBEF Executive Director.
NASP®’s mission is to promote instruction in international-style target archery as part of in-school curriculum, to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students in grades 4-12.
“As we continue to introduce millions of young people to the sport of archery, we are extremely grateful to the NBEF for its tremendous support and continued encouragement,” explained NASP® President Tommy Floyd. “It’s remarkable to work with individuals who share our vision for conservation and dedication to ensuring the successful future of our sport. Thank you NBEF!"
Visit www.naspschools.org for event details.
NBEF helps bowhunters learn to be safe, successful, and stewards of the sport. NBGE 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 and hunter education. Helping bowhunters become safe and successful hunters and stewards of the sport are important NBEF missions. NBEF provides the bowhunter certification curriculum and class content that some states and certain circumstances require 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 offer full reciprocity for 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.
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