Hunter Education is truly the PATH TO FOLLOW.

The public and those persons who participate in the sport of hunting demand that everyone who hunts is doing so in a safe, respectful, and responsible manner. Involvement in a hunting accident where someone is injured or killed is a tragedy and an unacceptable event, any accident can be prevented by following the rules of safety taught by our volunteer instructors during a course.

In 1974, the Nebraska legislature recognized this and passed a statewide Hunter Education law charging the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission with the responsibility of training students to be safe, respectful and responsible while hunting. This law took effect in 1976 when it became mandatory making it the individual responsible to carry on their person proof they have completed a Hunter Education course. This affects those hunting any game, game animal or game bird with a firearm or crossbow. The exceptions to this are those children under age 12 and a person who has a card issued by their home state or province. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a licensed hunter 19 years of age or old to hunt in Nebraska.

To further the concept of safety training of hunters in 1993 the Nebraska Legislature passed a mandatory Bowhunter Education law. This law requires that persons hunting deer, antelope, elk or mountain sheep with archery equipment must carry on their person proof of completion of a Bowhunter Education course issued by Nebraska or their home state, province or a recognized course.

In Nebraska, the Commission offers to everyone these courses through our dedicated volunteer instructors statewide and year-round. Have a safe, enjoyable hunting outing - but please remember: