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HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM (HIP)
Anyone planning to hunt doves, ducks, geese, snipe, rail, coot or woodcock between Aug. 1, 2017, and July
31, 2018, must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) before hunting – even if they registered for
the 2016 hunting seasons. Residents, nonresidents – even those already registered in another state – lifetime
permit holders, veterans and 69-and-over permit holders must register. Registration is free. Hunters may
register 24 hours a day at OutdoorNebraska.ne.gov/Hip/ or by calling 877-634-8687. Only residents under
age 16 are exempt.
LEG BANDS
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leg bands recovered from birds may be reported at reportband.gov.
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.
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