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Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course

Overview

Firearm Hunter Education Courses will provide instruction in the areas of safe firearm use, shooting and sighting techniques, hunter ethics, game identification, and conservation management. Hunters ages 12 through 29 must have completed Firearm Hunter Education and carry proof on their person when hunting anything with a firearm or air gun.

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About the Class

Firearm Hunter Education Courses are offered by knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer instructors. Hunters ages 12 through 29 must have completed Firearm Hunter Education and carry proof on their person when hunting anything with a firearm or air gun. Students 11 years of age and older on the examination day will be able to take the test and complete the course and may be issued a certificate of successful completion of the course.

The Classroom Course must include a minimum of 10 hours of instruction and be a minimum of 2 sessions. Most classes offered are 2 to 5 sessions.

Age-Related Information

We do not prevent attendance based on age; however:

  • Any child under 11 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian every session;
  • Those under 11 years of age will be required to complete the class in full following their eleventh birthday. Online registration is only available to those ages 11 and older;
  • At the first session, everyone under 18 years of age must give the instructor a signed, completed Parental Release Form (download, print, and sign);
  • All students under 19 years of age should be accompanied by a parent/guardian to the first session to ensure appropriate information is received on dates, sessions, and additional requirements.

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NOTICE: Because the health and safety of our volunteer instructors and the public is our highest priority, the Nebraska Hunter Education program has temporarily suspended classroom courses and Hunt Safe Sessions to limit people gathering. We appreciate your understanding at this time. If you require certification prior to 7/01, please take our online-only course here using code netvfy4st58p19. We have temporarily lowered the age restriction to allow students ages 11 and up to complete the online-only course and receive certification. The Apprentice Exemption Certificate is still available as well and we encourage the use of these options. Please contact Jackson Ellis at [email protected] or call (402) 471-6134.

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