RAPID CITY, SD (April 9, 2025) –National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsor Pope & Young Club’s 34th Biennial Convention in Glendale, AZ. This event brings bowhunters together for networking and sharing insights. NBEF will sponsor a luncheon for all attendees as well as present at the ladies’ luncheon. NBEF is providing two Fleetwood Archery Badger youth bows as door prizes at the ladies’ luncheon. These small bows are in appreciation to the heritage of the Love family of Western Recreation Industries in Colorado, who have been involved in the archery industry for three generations.

“NBEF believes that fostering the future of bowhunting requires both recruiting new participants and supporting seasoned hunters, which is why we collaborate with organizations like Pope & Young," stated NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz. "Their convention is a key event for sharing insights, celebrating achievements, and looking ahead to the future of the sport."

“Pope & Young is thankful for the unwavering support from NBEF,” 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.