1. State Wildlife Agencies: Most states' fish and wildlife agencies (often funded through hunting and fishing license sales) are the primary source of funding for their bowhunter education programs. They administer the courses, provide instructors, and cover the costs of materials.
2. Federal Grants (e.g., Wildlife Restoration Act): The Pittman-Robertson Act (Wildlife Restoration Act) provides federal funding to states for wildlife conservation projects, and a portion of that funding often supports hunter education programs, including bowhunting components. This is a significant indirect source of funding.