Families Afield Bill Becomes Law in Nebraska
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Families Afield Bill Becomes Law in Nebraska





A Nebraska bill aimed at recruiting the next generation of hunters has been signed into law by Gov. Dave Heineman. The new law creates an apprentice hunter education exemption certificate, allowing experienced hunters to take a newcomer hunting before the completion of a hunter education course. The law also lowers the state's deer hunting age for mentored youths from 12 to 10. "This law opens the door for the next generation of hunters in Nebraska," said Heineman. The new law is a result of the Families Afield campaign, established by NSSF, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and National Wild Turkey Federation to eliminate unnecessary hunting-age restrictions and ease hunter education mandates for first-time hunters. "More and more states continue to see the importance of providing today's youth with welcoming opportunities to experience hunting," said Melissa Schilling, NSSF recruitment and retention manager. "Nebraska, along with 20 other states, has taken an important step to help ensure a strong future for our hunting heritage." Other states are currently considering similar legislation. In Virginia, Gov. Tim Kaine is expected to sign an apprentice hunting bill that has passed both the House and Senate. In Indiana last week, state senators unanimously passed an apprentice hunting license bill.

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