A bowhunter education course will be held at the auditorium in Royal. The course will be taught in three sessions: Feb. 15 and 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Archery hunters, ages 12 through 29, must have completed a separate bowhunter education course and carry proof when hunting deer, antelope, elk or mountain sheep with a bow and arrow or crossbow. Bowhunter education courses provide instruction in the safe use of bowhunting equipment, fundamentals of bowhunting, shooting and hunting techniques, game identification, tree stand safety, conservation management, as well as hunter ethics.

Bowhunter education classes are offered by knowledgeable and dedicated volunteer instructors. Students 11 years of age and older on examination day will be able to take the test and complete the course and may be issued a certificate of successful completion of the course.

Online registration is required. To register for this course or for additional information go to http://www.HuntSafeNebraska.org; then click on “Find a traditional classroom course;” then to “Bowhunter Education Classroom Course” and click on “View Upcoming Events.”