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Finnish Study Puts Bow Hunting on Par with Rifle Hunting for White-tailed Deer

The initial results from a study in Finland were presented last week and confirm that hunting with a bow and arrow is just as effective as using a rifle.

Urgent Notice: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia

We wish to inform you about a significant outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting livestock in Hungary and Slovakia. This highly contagious viral disease impacts cloven-hoofed animals, including deer, posing a potential risk to wildlife populations and hunting activities.​(source: gov.uk)

Belgian IBEP Instructor class

This weekend, 11 new IBEP instructors coming from Hungary, The Netherlands and Belgium proudly graduated in Belgium!
A heartfelt thank you to Anders for delivering an outstanding course and for generously sharing your knowledge and experience. Thanks to your guidance, this new team of instructors is now well-equipped to promote and defend bowhunting for years to come.

European Bowhunting Federation Marks Major Step in Legalizing Bowhunting in Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco has made a significant advance in the process of legalizing
bowhunting. This progress is marked by the recent agreement signed with the Association
Chasse et Pêche Touristique au Maroc (AOCPT) and the Moroccan National Water and
Forestry Agency (ANEF), thanks to the diligent efforts of the European Bowhunting Federation

Brussels March 25-26 IBEP Instructor class!

Again a fantastic team of motivated and skilled instructors was formed!

– It was a great weekend! The skilled instructors inspired us all, was a spontaneous comments from one of the participants from Estonia. Other students came from Germany as well as Belgium. Congratulations to a well deserved certification whishes IBEP Europé.

Denmark Leads Ethical Hunting Practices with Bowhunting Legalization for Large Deer Species

The European Bowhunting Federation (EBF) announces a groundbreaking development in
Denmark’s hunting regulations. Effective January 1, 2024, bowhunting for large deer species,
such as red, fallow, and sika deer, will be legalized. This decision aligns with Denmark's
commitment to ethical and sustainable wildlife management.

Hungary Updates Hunting Laws: Bowhunting Now Open to Youth Aged 16+

The Hungarian government has announced substantial amendments to its hunting regulations, ushering in a new age for bowhunting and creating engaging opportunities for the youth. Effective since June 13, these changes underscore a commitment to nurturing traditional practices alongside encouraging technological advancements in hunting activities.

The French Bowhunters Federation President Eric de Lavenne is interviewed on Hunters TV

Bowhunting presentation at FACE GA

EBF President Anders Gejer held a 10 minute speech on present developments in European Bowhunting matters on the FACE General Assembly 2021 last Friday in Budapest. The estimated increase in hunters using bow and arrow in Europe over the past 15 years is fivefold and a total of 50.000 active hunters is probably a low estimate.

EBF receives a Management award

At the FACE gala dinner EBF was granted the Invasive Species Award.