Recademics.com Launches Iowa Hunter Education Course

Recademics Launches Iowa Hunter Education Course, Officially Approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR)

In 2025, Iowa hunters have a NEW way to get hunter education certified—modern, mobile, and rated 4.9/5 by hunters nationwide

Southlake, Texas —  Starting in 2025, Iowa hunters now have a new way to get hunter education certified in Iowa. Recademics, a leading provider of online outdoor education, announced the launch of its brand new Iowa Hunter Education Course, officially approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) and the IHEA-USA.  Designed for new and seasoned hunters alike, the course gives Iowa hunters a convenient, high-quality pathway to meet state hunter education requirements, on any device, at their own pace.

“As hunters and conservationists ourselves, we’re grateful to have received accreditation by the Iowa DNR. They’ve entrusted us to help educate the next generation of Iowa hunters and conservationists, and we commit to doing just that,” said Mitch Strobl, Co-Founder of Recademics. “With a strong hunting heritage, Iowa has so much to offer when it comes to hunting opportunities. Whether hunters are taking to the stand for deer, wading the water for ducks, or walking the open fields for upland bird, our course covers everything they’ll need to know to stay safe, legal, and ethical out there.”

With over 4 hours of live-action video content, the course covers everything required by the Iowa DNR and IHEA-USA, including: 

What Iowa Hunters Learn with Recademics: 

• Stewardship & Field Ethics — Leave No Trace principles, fair chase, reporting violations, and mentoring new hunters to keep the tradition strong.
• Conservation as a Wildlife Management Tool — How seasons, bag limits, habitat work, and hunter participation sustain healthy wildlife populations under the North American Model.
• Firearm Safety & Handling — Safe carry positions, muzzle control, loading/unloading, transport and storage, safe zones of fire, and range etiquette.
• Treestand Safety — Harness selection and fit, lifelines, three points of contact, proper stand setup, and fall-arrest best practices.
• Ethics & Shot Selection — Effective range, shot angles, knowing when to pass, and making respectful, high-percentage shots to minimize wounding.
• Game Recovery & Field Care — Blood-trailing, tracking decisions, tagging, field dressing, cooling meat, and preventing spoilage.
• Wildlife Identification — Key field marks, sex/age identification, and distinguishing similar or protected species to stay legal and ethical.
• Hunting Laws & Responsibilities — Licenses, permits, tagging/checking, access rules, and how to interpret regulation changes each season.
• Outdoor Preparedness & First Aid — Trip planning, weather awareness, hypothermia prevention, basic first aid, and emergency communication.

“We invested heavily in live-action video 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. The goal is simple: help Iowa hunters become safe, ethical, and confident in the field.”

State Acceptance: The course is officially approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Students 18 years of age and older receive their official certification at the end of the online course, whereas youth 17 and under must attend the required in-person field day.  

The Recademics platform is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by students across the country. Known for it’s engaging content & exceptional support, students love it and report feeling excited and prepared for the field. Lastly, users report appreciation for Recademics’ 50% off discount to active and retired military, firefighters, and law enforcement. 

To enroll in the Iowa Hunter Education Course, visit recademics.com/hunting/iowa.

About Recademics

Recademics is a 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 the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR)

The Iowa DNR manages the state’s fish, wildlife, and public lands, advancing conservation, outdoor recreation, and resource stewardship for current and future generations.

About IHEA–USA

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

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