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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.
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 8 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.
NOTICE: Can't find a class? Sign-up to be notified when a class is scheduled near you here. 16 years or older? If you prefer, you can complete hunter education and bowhunter education certification entirely online here. Need a certification soon? An apprentice hunter education exemption certificate may be an option until a class is scheduled near you. Learn more under the "exemptions" section here.
April 2024
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Apr 1 Mon
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 33 of 45 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Scottsbluff County Fairgrounds Mitchell, NE 69357
- Monday, April 1, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Apr 6 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 12 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
American Legion Hall Friend, NE 68359
- Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Apr 16 Tue
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
McCook Comm College McCook, NE 69001
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Apr 19 Fri
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 16 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Ogallala Trap Range Ogallala, NE 69153
- Friday, April 19, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
May 2024
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May 18 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
T.C.D.C. Building Trenton, NE 69044
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.