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Nebraska’s pheasant, quail and partridge seasons quickly are approaching. The youth season is Oct. 19-20, and the general season opens Oct. 26.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds upland hunters to practice the following safety tips when they hit the fields this fall:
“Upland bird hunting is time-honored annual activity enjoyed by Nebraskans for decades, but every hunter should remember safety comes first,” said Kyle Gaston, Nebraska hunter education coordinator. “Safe hunting is no accident.”
Hunters ages 12-29 are reminded that they must carry proof of successful completion of a hunter education course while hunting. Proof can be in the form of a valid permit containing the hunter’s hunter education number, or a hunter education card or certificate issued by another state.
Those ages 12-29 who have not completed a hunter education course may find a course at HuntSafeNebraska.org or purchase a $5 Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate that provides novice hunters an opportunity to receive instruction with an experienced hunter before completing a hunter education course.
For more information on hunter education requirements and exemptions, visit HuntSafeNebraska.org.
To learn more about hunting in Nebraska, or to purchase a permit, go to OutdoorNebraska.gov.