RAPID CITY, SD (October 15, 2025) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) introduces its mini 3-D durable foam elk model designed to help hunters visualize and practice shot placement for a faster, more ethical game recovery. The realistic educational tool supports NBEF’s mission to improve hunter accuracy, safety and confidence in the field. When an elk appears within range, hunters need to be prepared and ready to take a good, clean shot. This is the latest addition to NBEF’s informative products that help hunters understand anatomy and target vital areas before they’re in the field. NBEF has shot placement tools available for multiple species.

The Mini 3-D Durable Foam Elk Model is a helpful tool for hunter education classes and hunter certification courses. Made exclusively for the NBEF by Rinehart Targets, the realistic model is molded from high quality, durable foam and. The reverse side is cut away to show vital organs and major bones. Use the included stick pin to demonstrate best shot placement. The model is 13” long and 12” high (without antlers). Suggested retail is $80 but the introductory price is $70.

The Advanced Elk Anatomy and Shot Placement Guide is an informative shot placement training aid with full color 8.5″ x 11″ transparent overlays. The elk muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, and vital organs are illustrated on separate acrylic overlays. An accompanying booklet includes shot placement information and illustrations for both firearm hunters and bowhunters. Hunting guides, hunter education instructors and informed hunters will appreciate this useful information in a convenient format. Responsible hunting includes knowledge of accurate shot placement for a quick kill and game recovery. This is part of the International Bowhunter Education Program Hunter Responsibility Series which includes anatomy and shot placement guides for white-tailed deer, turkey, black bear and elk. All guides are 3-hole punched making it easy to collect all four booklets. Suggested retail $12.50 each.

“NBEF encourages hunters to review NBEF’s shot placement aids before heading out on a hunt. A well-placed shot leads to more success and reduces recovery time,” explained NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz. “Check out our shot placement tools for a variety of species.”

NBEF helps bowhunters be safe, successful stewards of the sport. NBEF offers bowhunting instructional items, tools, 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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