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LINCOLN, Neb. – Women and girls can attain certification in both firearm and bowhunter education in a single women’s-only class offered in Lincoln by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The four classes are held at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, located at 4703 N. 44th St. Class dates and times are: March 7, 6-9 p.m.; March 9, 6-9 p.m.; March 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; March 12, 8 a.m.-noon. The classes, which include several female instructors, focus …

LINCOLN – New options are available for people who want to become certified in hunter education in Nebraska. These options are designed to make the course accessible to more people. There now are two certification options for both firearm and bowhunter education for each of two age groups. People age 11 to 15 may complete hunter education (firearm or bow) either by taking a traditional 10-hour classroom course or by taking an online course followed by participation in a two-hour …

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds hunters that changes in Nebraska law now require them to be certified in bowhunter education if they hunt big game with a crossbow and are ages 12 through 29. Hunters ages 12 and 29 who hunt deer, antelope, elk or bighorn sheep with bow and arrow or a crossbow must carry with them proof of certification of a bowhunter education course. In addition, hunters ages 12 through 29 who hunt anything …