The NFAA and Archery Trade Association have partnered up to offer Explore Bowhunting to NFAA clubs, state affiliates, and more. The program is designed to spark an interest and passion for bowhunting through hands-on experiences. Through the program, students gain confidence interacting with the natural environment and strengthen their appreciation for wildlife and the woods.
You do not need specialized equipment to run an Explore Bowhunting program. You may already have many of the items needed to run each activity, and others are easy to find. There is a “What You Need” section at the beginning of each activity description in the Curriculum Book which lists equipment and materials to use for the activity.
Not sure which program materials you need? Below is a brief description of the various program materials available for purchase.
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Curriculum Book
The Curriculum Book is required to run the program. It describes all of the program activities and provides an in depth guide to implementing the activities and the overall program. The Explore Bowhunting online instructor workshop is included with the purchase of an Explore Bowhunting Curriculum Book, and provides a detailed description of each activity while providing instructors with tips for implementation.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is designed to be used by each student during class and afterwards for future reference and use for self-learning.
Media Packet
The Media Packet contains the Turkey Call Audio CD, videos, and a Data CD. The Data CD has pictures, maps, and presentations that accompany activities throughout the curriculum.
Anatomy Flip-Book
The Anatomy Flip-Book features illustrated pictures of several common game species targeted while bowhunting, and even includes peel-away layers of their anatomy. It also has peel-away layers for white-tailed deer, bear, turkey, hog, and rabbit.
Equipment Booklet
The Equipment Booklet has definitions and examples of bowhunting and bowfishing equipment and accessories, as well as a brief description of their uses.
White's Tale Board Game
The game was created as part of the ATA’s “Explore Bowhunting” program, which teaches kids of all ages the basic skills of hunting with a bow and arrow. Students in “Explore Bowhunting” play The White’s Tale to learn how animals follow patterns when traveling, eating and mating. Students then use that knowledge to their advantage while hunting.
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