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HUNTING AND TRAPPING INFORMATION
AGGREGATE
• Aggregate daily bag limit is the maximum number permitted to be taken by a person in one
day during the open season when such person hunts for more than one species for which a
combined daily bag limit is prescribed. The aggregate daily bag limit is equal to, but shall not
exceed, the largest daily bag limit prescribed for any one species.
• Aggregate possession limit is the maximum number of a single species or combination of
species permitted to be possessed by a person. The aggregate possession limit is equal to, but
shall not exceed, the largest possession limit prescribed for any one of the species.
UPLAND AND WEBLESS MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING HOURS
30 minutes before sunrise to sunset
FURBEARER HUNTING AND TRAPPING HOURS
24 hours a day
HUNTER ORANGE
• All hunters should wear hunter orange as a precaution in the field. Hunter orange makes
hunters more visible to others in the field and is proven to save lives.
• Camouflage hunter orange patterns are legal if the minimum square inches requirement is
met.
HUNTER EDUCATION
Firearm hunter education is required in Nebraska for all hunters ages 12 through 29 who:
• hunt any game species with a firearm or air gun. Must carry proof of successful completion
while hunting.
Bowhunter education is required in Nebraska for all hunters ages 12 through 29 who:
• hunt deer, elk, antelope or mountain (bighorn) sheep with bow and arrow or crossbow. Must
carry proof of successful completion while hunting.
Certification Options
For hunters ages 11-15:
• Online course (Hunter-ed.com/Nebraska and/or Bowhunter-ed.com/
Nebraska) followed by participation in a two-hour Hunt Safe Session – Fee paid to online vendor
• Traditional 10-hour classroom course – No cost
For hunters ages 16 and older:
• Online course (Hunter-ed.com/Nebraska and/or Bowhunter-ed.com/
Nebraska) with no other requirements. – Fee paid to online vendor
• Traditional 10-hour classroom course – No cost
For more information, visit: huntsafenebraska.org. Those who have not completed a hunter
education course may obtain an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate.
APPRENTICE HUNTER EDUCATION EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
The $5 Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate provides the novice hunter age 12
and older an opportunity to try hunting and receive training from an experienced hunter before
completing Hunter Education. A hunter using this certificate must be accompanied* at all times
NEW FOR 2015
NEW FOR 2015
