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19 | OutdoorNebraska.org 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 • Wearing hunter orange is strongly encouraged, especially during the November rearm deer and January late deer seasons. • Camouage hunter orange patterns are legal if the required minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange material displayed on a hunter's head, chest and back 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 rearm 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. Certication 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 Certicate.

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