Nebraska Bowhunter Education Course
Take this Nebraska state-approved online course and complete your classroom requirement in a few hours.
Approved by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov
Pay Only When You Pass
unlimited exam attempts
Who Needs Bowhunter Education?
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.
Get Nebraska Bowhunter Certified in 3 steps.
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Study & Pass the Online Course
After passing the Bowhunter Ed Nebraska Course, you’ll pay the $30.00 course fee and immediately print out your Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate which you will need for the Field Day.
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Sign Up and Attend the Required Field Day
To complete the hunter education requirements for Nebraska, you must attend the Field Day portion of the Bowhunter Ed Nebraska Course. Learn more about the Field Day.
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Receive Your Nebraska Bowhunter Education Certificate
After successfully completing the Field Day, your permanent Nebraska Bowhunter Education Certificate will be issued to you by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
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A Comprehensive Course in Nebraska Bowhunting Education
Developed Specifically for Nebraska Bowhunters
Bowhunting Basics Instruction
This online bowhunting license course is based on Today’s Bowhunter: The Responsible Bowhunter’s Guide that was developed and printed by Bowhunter Ed specifically for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for use in classroom instruction.
This official training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be a safe and responsible bowhunter in NE.
Bowhunter Ed is the only bowhunting safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of state government hunting and wildlife agencies.
It is critical that bowhunters master bowhunting techniques and learn the anatomy and behavior of the game hunted.
Comprehensive Bowhunter Education Content
The Bowhunter Ed Nebraska Course features easy to understand bowhunter safety instructions and hundreds of detailed illustrations to help you improve your bowhunting skills and become a better, more prepared bowhunter.
This online bowhunter safety course will teach you the things every bowhunter must know, from following bowhunting regulations to behaving responsibly, in order to comply with state or provincial legal requirements.
You’ll learn the three common bow types and their characteristics.
You’ll learn the proper placement of the nocking point.
Instructional Videos and Animations
Your bowhunter safety education is reinforced by getting hands-on. Watch, touch, drag, drop, swipe, and more as you progress through the bowhunter safety course.
What you learn in the interactive activities is reinforced when you attend the mandatory, hands-on Field Day after successfully completing the online bowhunter course.
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Sample course instructional video, “Treestand Overview”
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Sample course instructional animation, “Good shot selection”
What to Expect When Taking the Course
Learning Step by Step
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for hunter training established by the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA).
To help you improve your bowhunting skills and to prepare you for the final exam, the course is broken down into 8 easy-to-understand units that you can complete at your own pace:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Bowhunting
- Unit 2: Understanding Wildlife
- Unit 3: Safe and Responsible Bowhunting
- Unit 4: Know Your Bow and Arrow
- Unit 5: Preparation Before the Hunt
- Unit 6: Methods of Bowhunting
- Unit 7: Shot Placement and Recovery Techniques
- Unit 8: Outdoor Preparedness
Read each unit. The units are organized to form building blocks of information. Each unit will help you understand the information in the next units.
Unit Quizzes & Final Exam
Unit Quizzes
As you progress through the course, you’ll be given the opportunity to demonstrate how well you’re understanding the bowhunter safety topics by taking a quiz at the end of each of the 8 units.
You’ll need to score 70% or greater on the unit quiz before moving on to the next unit. If you don’t pass a unit quiz, don’t worry. You’ll just go back and study the unit again until you’re ready to pass.
Final Exam
After completing all units, you’ll have the choice to proceed directly to the online Field Day Qualifier Exam or you can take a practice exam first.
You must score 80% or greater on the final exam to pass. If you fail the final exam, there is no penalty. You can retake the exam as many times as you like until you pass.
The Mandatory Field Day
After passing the online course, you are required to attend the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Field Day to complete your bowhunter education certification.
You’ll bring the Nebraska Bowhunter Education Certificate you received after passing the online course final exam to the Field Day as proof of having completed the online course.
At the Field Day, you’ll participate in practical testing and the demonstration of bow and arrow safety and hunting skills under the supervision of a certified instructor. This normally occurs outside, in actual hunting areas, so you should dress accordingly.
After successfully completing the Field Day, your permanent Nebraska Bowhunter Education Certificate will be issued to you by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
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In many states, a bow and arrow are considered a firearm, and the same rules and regulations that apply to firearms also apply to bows and arrows.
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Many problems in the field are solved easily by a knowledgeable and prepared bowhunter. This online course will provide that knowledge and preparation.
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You’ll learn about "draw length" and "draw weight" to help you with selecting a bow.
Nebraska Approved
Reviewed & Approved by:
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov
Self-Paced
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we’ll keep track of your progress.
Mobile Ready
This bowhunter safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer. It’s easy to study the course material from any place at any time.
Made in the USA
This bowhunting education safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, USA, and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the USA.
How do I get my state bowhunting license?
The International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) is offered in all 50 states, all Canadian provinces, and 13 additional foreign countries. A separate bowhunter education course (sometimes called a bowhunting “license”) is required in many of the states and provinces to comply with the bowhunting laws and regulations in those jurisdictions. Hunter education is currently required in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, three Northwest Territories, and Mexico. You may be required to have a hunter education certificate in order to purchase a Nebraska hunting license. For more information, see the Nebraska Hunter Laws and Regulations page.
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