Nebraska Bowhunting Safety and Bowhunter Education Course

The Today's Bowhunter course on bowhunting safety is the official online bowhunter education course of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Nebraska law requires that archery (bow and arrow) hunters ages 12 through 29 complete an approved bowhunter education course and carry proof of course completion while bowhunting deer, antelope, elk and/or mountain sheep.

Nebraska will generally honor a bowhunter education course certificate from another state. However, those states and provinces that include bowhunting as a part of their Hunter Education Course will NOT meet the requirements for bowhunting in Nebraska. Nebraska will only honor a separate bowhunter education course. The proof of course completion must clearly indicate the student completed a BOWHUNTER EDUCATION COURSE, not a hunter education course.Visit the NBEF website for more information about bowhunter education courses.

About This Bowhunter Safety Course

Nebraska accepts an independent study method that involves a two-part process—this online course, completed on your own time and your own schedule, followed by Field Day instruction and testing led by certified bowhunter education volunteer instructors.

Begin your bowhunter education certification by studying at home on your computer. Upon successful completion of the online bowhunter education course (which is confirmed by taking an exam online) you will be issued a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This Field Day Qualifier Certificate is necessary to obtain entrance into the final portion of your bowhunter education course, which takes place with a certified instructor in the field. After completing the Field Day portion, you will then receive your official proof of course completion.

• Students must be 11 years of age or older to be tested and certified with this online course. However, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission does not recommend this form of training for students under 14 years of age. Students under age 14 have an extremely high failure rate and are better served by attending a class where they receive instruction from certified instructors.
• Completion of the online requirement is only a portion of the required curriculum. You must attend a Field Day and complete any remaining course requirements at that time. You will have 365 days from the time you successfully complete the online portion to enroll and complete the Field Day portion of the curriculum.
• At the present time, Field Day options are limited, so please ensure that a Field Day is offered in your area before taking the online exam. For information about Field Day options, visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Bowhunter Education Instructor web page.

Begin the online bowhunter safety course.	Or, click here to first test your bowhunting safety knowledge.	Take the Nebraska Field Day Qualifier Exam!

Online Bowhunter Education Home Study Steps

1. Study the Today’s Bowhunter material in each chapter and then complete the chapter review questions.
2. When you have studied all eight chapters, take the Practice Test as many times as you like—free of charge—to ensure you've mastered the course material.
3. If you wish to become eligible for admittance to a Field Day, take the Field Day Qualifier Exam. There is a $20.00 charge for taking the online exam, which is collected whether you pass or fail. A score of 80% is required for passing the exam.
4. Upon passing the Field Day Qualifier Exam, you can print out your official NBEF Field Day Qualifier Certificate. To determine Field Day event and contact information, visit the Nebraska Game and Parks Bowhunter Education Instructor web page.