Recademics Earns IHEA Approval for New Online Bowhunter Education Course

Southlake, Texas — September , 2025 — Recademics, a leading provider of online hunter education, just announced that its new Bowhunter Education course has been approved by the International Hunter Education Association–USA (IHEA–USA). The approval expands Recademics’ IHEA-recognized online hunter education platform and delivers a purpose-built course focused specifically on bowhunting safety, strategy, and certification. 

“As bowhunters and conservationists ourselves, we’re beyond excited to have earned IHEA-approval for our Bowhunter Education course,” said Mitch Strobl, Co-Founder of Recademics. “This accreditation not only affirms the quality of our curriculum, but highlights our commitment to helping hunters thrive in the field. Whether a hunter needs certification for an urban hunt or is preparing for their first backpack adventure out west, we cover everything they’ll need to know. We’re truly honored to receive IHEA’s official accreditation to teach the next generation of bowhunters and conservationists.”

Built and filmed entirely in the United States, the course offers live-action video, interactive scenarios, and clear knowledge checks to mirror real-world situations and decision-making. It also integrates with Recademics’ existing platform features—mobile access, progress sync, closed captioning—so students can learn anytime, anywhere.

What’s Inside the Bowhunter Education Course

• Safety First: Treestand and elevated platform safety (safety harnesses, lifelines, equipment best practices), broadhead handling/storage, safe transport, and range protocols.
  
  
• Gear & Setup: Bow fit and draw weight, arrow and broadhead selection, tuning basics, and maintenance.
  
  
• Shot Selection & Recovery: Reading angles, shot placement, blood-trailing, tracking, and game recovery ethics.
  
  
• Skills for Success: Range estimation, wind/thermals, stand placement, ground setups, and in-field problem solving.
  
  
• Field Care & Conservation: Game recovery, meat handling, and principles of responsible, ethical bowhunting.
  
  
• Public/Private Land Know-How: Access etiquette, permission, and seasonal considerations.
  
  

“We invested heavily in live-action instruction because it looks, sounds, and feels like the field,” said Jake Waldrop, Co-Founder of Recademics. “It’s the closest thing to standing next to a mentor—paired with the flexibility of high-quality online learning.”

A Seamless Path from Safety to Skill Building

Graduates are guided to “what’s next” resources, including in-person opportunities offered by state wildlife agencies and continuing-education content through Recademics’ partnership with OutdoorClass and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), supporting a full learning journey from initial certification to species-specific mastery.

About Recademics

Recademics is a founder-owned and operated, 100% U.S.-based provider of modern outdoor safety education. The platform combines live-action video, interactive scenarios, and practical assessments to deliver engaging, standards-aligned hunter education trusted by hunters nationwide.

About IHEA–USA

The International Hunter Education Association–USA (IHEA–USA) sets national standards and supports hunter education programs delivered by state wildlife agencies and partners to promote safe, ethical, and responsible hunting.

About OutdoorClass

OutdoorClass is a streaming platform for hunting and outdoor skills—covering scouting, calling, survival, wild game care, and more—with instruction from trusted experts across the industry.

Media Contact:
Mitch Strobl, Co-Founder
mitch@recademics.com
Southlake, Texas