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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: Hunter Education classroom courses are now being offered again, in limited capacity. Procedures regarding social distancing and disinfecting are in place for the safety of our volunteer instructors and students. In coordination with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission COVID 19 Response Plan, class sizes will be limited to ensure social distancing and support best health practices. We appreciate your understanding at this time. The online-only program is still available for students who over the age of sixteen, as well as the Apprentice Exemption Certificate and we encourage the use of these options for those who may feel uncomfortable in a classroom setting at this time. For more information on course options, please visit the Nebraska Hunter Education Program Page.
August 2022
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Aug 15 Mon
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
North Platte Valley Sportsman Club Oshkosh, NE 69154
- Monday, August 15, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Aug 17 Wed
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 37 of 50 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Knights of Columbus Omaha, NE 68107
- Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Aug 19 Fri
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Cedar Rapids Fire Hall Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
- Friday, August 19, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 20 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 10 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Upper Loup NRD Thedford, NE 69166
- Saturday, August 20, 2022 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 22 Mon
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 9 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Bancroft Fire Hall Bancroft, NE 68004
- Monday, August 22, 2022 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Aug 26 Fri
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 35 of 35 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
4H Building Gage County Fairgrounds Beatrice, NE 68310
- Friday, August 26, 2022 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 27 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 17 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club & Kennel Tekamah, NE 68061
- Saturday, August 27, 2022 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 27 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 16 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Curtis Memorial Community Center Curtis, NE 69025
- Saturday, August 27, 2022 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 27 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 17 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Winside American Legion Hall Winside, NE 68790
- Saturday, August 27, 2022 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Aug 27 Sat
Nebraska Firearm Hunter Education Classroom Course
Registration Open 10 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
City Hall Falls City Falls City, NE 68355
- Saturday, August 27, 2022 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.