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HUNTING AND TRAPPING INFORMATION
HUNTER ORANGE
• Wearing hunter orange is strongly encouraged, especially during the November firearm deer and January
late deer seasons�
• Camouflage 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 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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