RAPID CITY, SD (August 3, 2026) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) and Kalkomey Inc. would like to introduce the Today’s Hunter and Today’s Bowhunter Combo Manual that can be used for Hunter Education classes and/or Bowhunter Education classes.
The 130-page, book bound manual has color coded sections for ease of instruction: orange pages for Hunter Ed, green pages for Bowhunter Ed and brown pages that are essential materials for both Hunter & Bowhunter Ed courses. The Combo Manual supports in-person courses with worksheets integrated into the manual. The manual includes content about wildlife identification, all elevated stand usage, big game shot placement, big game recovery, hunting ethics, hunter safety and survival. This information is beneficial to beginners and serves as an excellent reference book as well as a refresher for experienced hunters. Combo Manuals are available now. To order in bulk quantities of 50 pieces or more, contact Kellie Pence at Kalkomey Inc, 972-715-7019 or kpence@kalkomey.com. Orders for less than 50 pieces ae $12.50 per manual plus shipping and will be fulfilled by NBEF. Bulk pricing available. Allow 3 weeks for shipping.
The Instructor Combo Manual will be available in October 2026. This information rich manual will include a course outline, a PowerPoint presentation on a flash drive and additional illustrations to support classroom learning. The Instructor Combo Manual will also include field day curriculums and activities. The Instructor Combo Manuals will be distributed and ordered through NBEF.
“The Combo Manual is the result of collaborative efforts over several years. Partners included NBEF, IHEA-USA and Kalkomey Inc.,” said NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz. “The State of Nebraska inspired this educational product. Nebraska led the way by refining and streamlining the outdoor education process by offering an online combo course since 2018. Now, all states will have access to this modern approach the Combo Manual offers for in-person classes. I am especially pleased to offer this as the requests for in-person classes have increased.”
NBEF helps bowhunters learn to be safe, successful and stewards of the sport. 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. The NBEF provides bowhunter certification standards and class content that states and certain circumstances require in order to bowhunt. 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. Europe and other countries accept the NBEF (IBEP) certification and conduct IBEP 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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