Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has scheduled a bowhunter education class in Lincoln beginning Feb. 20.

Nebraska law states that all persons 12 years of age or older, born on or after Jan. 1, 1977, must have successfully completed a state-certified bowhunter education course before hunting deer, pronghorn, elk, bighorn sheep or wild turkey in Nebraska with archery equipment.

The class will be held at the Hunter Education Building at the Nebraska State Fair Grounds from 7 - 9 p.m. on Feb. 20, and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 and 24. The last day of the class will be held at the Prairie Bowman archery range, 1010 Galloway Circle., from 8 a.m. - noon on February 25. Students must attend all four sessions to become certified. Preregistration is required.

Students must be 11 years of age to be certified by instructors. Those younger than 11 may attend, but will not be tested or certified. There is no maximum age limit for students and no charge for the course. Interested parents of youngsters taking the class are also encouraged to attend.

People who want to register for classes scheduled in Lancaster, Douglas or Sarpy counties may do so on the Commission’s web site at www.outdoornebraska.org. Go there, then click on NGPC Programs, then on Hunter Education, then on Bowhunter Education, then on Available Classes, choose the class you want to attend and click on “Enroll in Class.”

Those without internet access or who live in other counties may contact Tiffani Gerber at Commission headquarters, 471-5558, to register.

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