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SUMMARY:Second Shots Pistol
DESCRIPTION:Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It’s also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. \nStudents learn more about ammunition\, loading a magazine\, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back\, and handling malfunctions. Plus\, students get the practical experience of loading and shooting a variety of handgun styles and calibers in the range. \nIn the range\, the basics of stance\, sight picture\, and trigger control are emphasized to maximize success. After completing this class\, participants will be prepared to safely use the range on their own. \nOverall\, Second Shots Pistol teaches the basic knowledge\, skills\, and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. The small class size allows students to ask questions and receive individual advice. \nCourse covers: \n\nHandgun knowledge & review safe handling\nReview fundamentals of handgun shooting\nAmmunition knowledge\nActual range practice\nA variety of pistols\, ammo\, and targets provided\n\nPlease bring your own eye and ear protection. \nIf you have your own pistol\, you may bring it to use on the range (be sure to bring 50 rounds of ammunition). \nClosed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \nFor students age 16 and over. Students under age 18 MUST be accompanied by legal parent/guardian. \nRecommended prerequisite: FIRST SHOTS Pistol \nCost: $50 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/second-shots-pistol-17/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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SUMMARY:Archery Hike - June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get outside for some family-friendly outdoor quality time! Register groups of 3 to 50 (split into pods of five) to experience a guided hike through our archery field course. Participants will get to explore the one-mile trail and make 10 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. No archery experience needed – beginners welcome! \nGet registered to reserve your group time today! \nDress to stay comfortable in the woods. Hiking shoes\, sunscreen\, water\, and bug spray are encouraged. \n———– \nHikers must be at least 8 years old on the day of the event – adult participation required. Start times for groups available every 10 minutes from 12 pm to 4 pm. Course is approximately one mile and takes about one hour to complete (allow additional time for check in and check out). Only paid participants are permitted on the course. \nCheck in at our indoor front desk to get equipped and meet your trail guide before heading out. \nWe provide all equipment (personal bows permitted). \n$10/person ($6/annual pass holder). Register your group under one account name (add exact number of participants on payment screen). All participants must be paid for in advance. \nIf needing to add participants to your initial booking\, please contact us at the phone number 402-471-6141 or ngpc.oec@nebraska.gov. If a cancellation is requested over 24 hours in advance\, a refund will be issued less the $2/person booking fee. \nIn the event of rain or severe weather\, participants may elect to shoot indoors or transfer their registration to our next event. \n———– \nHealth & Safety Info \n-Preregistration event with assigned check in times.\n-Hiking pods limited to 5 participants with 1 accompanying staff/volunteer.\n-Attendance limited to paid participants only.\n-All bows and arrows fully sanitized between uses.\n-One-way trail through the archery field course. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/archery-hike-june-2025/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
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SUMMARY:Go Explore: Archery
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3\, 2025 @ 8:00AM \nThis exclusively archery-focused camp will take students’ archery skills to the next level. Youth that are new\, intermediate\, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Topics covered include range safety\, equipment knowledge\, scoring\, intro to competition\, stretching and exercises\, and lots of practice time – games included! \nCampers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am with camp activities starting at 8:30 am. Pick up is from 4:00 – 4:15 pm. \nPlease contact us at 402-471-6141 if you experience difficulty with registration. Deposit ($50) required at time of registration; payment in full due Monday\, May 5\, 2025.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-explore-archery-2/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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SUMMARY:Women's Archery Happy Hour - June
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in June\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nChoose from a four-week intro class or ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section\, depending on your comfort with the material. \nThe intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \nThe ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section is a time for women to hone their archery skills and receive individual coaching. Coaching will be available from 5-6:30 pm and has a flexible arrival time. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor archery facility and space is limited. \n$40/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-happy-hour-june-3/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000
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SUMMARY:Umbrella Match for Handguns - Match 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s Umbrella Match for handguns on June 24 -or- 28\, 2025. This match will be offered on two dates – attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). \nThis is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF Indoor League Series. \nThis is the first match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches (June\, July\, August) to be eligible for prizes. July 22nd & 26th and August 19th & 23rd are the scheduled dates for the second and third matches. \nCompetitors may shoot up to 6 divisions – Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver. For division descriptions\, see below. First entry is $20\, second is $10\, and third through sixth (each) is $5. Secondary entries in the same division are $5 each and only count as additional chances in the prize drawings. \nThis match will follow GSSF’s ‘Original’ course of fire for all Stock and Unlimited divisions and ‘Option E’ for Single Stack/Revolver divisions. For target\, distance\, rounds\, and timing specifications\, see PDF under More Information. \nSchedule: \nTuesday\, June 24th: Check in available starting at 1 pm; check in closes at 6:30 pm. \nSaturday\, June 28th: Check in available starting at 8 am; check in closes at 11:30 am. \nPreregister to schedule a check in (squadding) time. Competitors will otherwise be squadded according to arrival time. \nPRIZES \nA top prize package that includes a pair of Bluetooth earmuffs\, an Annual Pass – Indoor Firearm Individual\, and range bag will be awarded in a random prize drawing after completion of all three matches. A ticket in the drawing will be generated for every competitor’s first division entry and/or secondary division entry\, once they have shot the same entry for a minimum of two out of the three matches. \nFor each division\, ONLY the first entry shot will be placed in each month’s match result rankings. Secondary division entries are not ranked and cannot replace a primary score. Monthly ranking results will be provided after each match. \nFor final series results\, any competitor with two or more ‘first’ entries per division will have their top two division scores averaged for rank. \nShirts or hats will be awarded for the top competitor in each division (Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver) and special recognition categories Woman\, Senior (55+)\, and Junior (<18) in the two Stock divisions. \nAdditional prizes may be awarded by random drawing. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/umbrella-match-for-handguns-match-1-of-3/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202618Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST SHOTS Pistol
DESCRIPTION:Take your first shots with us! \nThe biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and\, thanks to NSSF partnership*\, it’s only $10! \nAt a First Shots seminar\, you’ll receive:\n-An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms\n-Individual and group training\n-A rundown of shooting sports opportunities for all levels of interest\n-A chance to give shooting a try! \nThis seminar offers a small group setting for students ages 16 and over. All equipment is provided. \nClosed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \n(Students age 18 and under MUST be accompanied by legal parent/guardian.) \n*NSSF is the National Shooting Sports Foundation. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/first-shots-pistol-19/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Field Hunter Animal League
DESCRIPTION:The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! \nThe FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances\, target sizes\, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field\, Hunter or Animal round that consists of 14 different targets each. If you haven’t been to our Field course before\, now is a great chance to explore it with other experienced archers! \nThe league will meet at the outdoor shooting tower at 6pm on Thursday evenings for 10 weeks\, starting May 15. From there groups will be determined and set to start at a specific target within the field course. \nIf you can’t make it to league night\, archers can drop-in during the center’s open hours\, collect your scorecard and shoot the round outside on the field course Friday through Tuesday\, sunrise to sunset. Targets will be rotated each week. The final date to turn in scorecards will be July 29. \nParticipants who are new to field archery should join us on Thursday evenings to enjoy shooting with the group\, to learn the ropes\, and gain valuable experience shooting with seasoned archers! \nIndividual prizes will be awarded by drawing ‘tickets’. Tickets are earned by attendance\, top score each week\, most overall improved\, and top overall score. The number of prizes awarded will depend on the number of entries (1 prize per 5 entries). Weekly top score tickets will be awarded for each age class/bow style represented. \nFor participants without personal equipment you may opt to use a rental bow on the Thursday League Nights (or if they are taking a class\, their class bow). \nLeague is open to anyone 8 and up. Previous archery experience required. \nSign up for all 10 weeks at once for $80 (20% discount for annual pass holders)\, or pay at the door for $10 per attendance. \nAGE CLASSES\nEach target station will have distance markers indicating where archers in different classes should shoot. The age classes are:\n• Cub (Under 12)\n• Youth (12-14)\n• Young Adult (15-17)\n• Adult (18+)\nAll archers will shoot from their specific yardage marker that will be marked and labeled at each target on the field course. All the distances are already measured\, marked and verified! \nFor our league – Longbow\, Traditional\, Barebow and Barebow Recurve shoot the same distances as Youth. Olympic Recurve shoots the distances as assigned for the age class they are registered in. \nThe maximum distances for each age division is as follows:\n• Cubs: 30 yards\n• Youth: 50 yards\n• Young Adult and Adult: 80 yards \nFIELD ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the two white rings\, and 3 for the outside black rings. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nEach archer shall shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14-target layouts in a unit. In 10 cases this shall mean shooting the four arrows from a single stake at a single target. In the other four it may mean either shooting one arrow from each of four stakes at a single target or it may mean shooting all four arrows from a single stake but at four separate targets\, or one arrow from each of four stakes at either two (2) or four (4) targets. \nFundamentals of a Field Round \nHUNTER ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the center ring\, and 3 for the outer ring. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nArchers will shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14 target layouts in a unit. In shooting the Hunter round the archer will observe the following shooting positions:\n• 1 marker – Shoot four arrows from the same stake.\n• 2 markers – Shoot two arrows from each stake.\n• 4 markers – Shoot one arrow from each stake. \nFundamentals of a Hunter Round \nANIMAL ROUND \nArchers will shoot a maximum of 3 marked arrows\, in successive order\, and the highest scoring arrow will count. In the case of walkup targets the first arrow must be shot from the farthest stake\, the second arrow from the middle stake\, and the third arrow from the nearest stake. \nScoring dots will NOT be used on animal targets. The maximum score for each animal round is 280 points. \nFundamentals of a Animal Round \nLEAGUE SCHEDULE\nWeek 1 – May 15: Field\nWeek 2 – May 22: Hunter\nWeek 3 – May 29: Animal\nWeek 4 – June 5: Field\nWeek 5 – June 12: Hunter\nWeek 6 – June 19: Animal\nWeek 7 – June 26: Field\nWeek 0 – July 3: No league\nWeek 8 – July 10: Hunter\nWeek 9 – July 17: Animal\nWeek 10 – July 24: Archers Choice – Final Week \nRULES\nAll rounds will follow NFAA rules as stated in the NFAA Constitution and By-Laws\, Article VI\, Sections A-C (pp 50-54). For all NFAA rounds\, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the area of next higher value. \nComplete list of NFAA Field/Hunter/Animal Round Rules can be found here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/summer-field-hunter-animal-league/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T184310Z
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SUMMARY:Umbrella Match for Handguns - Match 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s Umbrella Match for handguns on June 24 -or- 28\, 2025. This match will be offered on two dates – attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). \nThis is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF Indoor League Series. \nThis is the first match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches (June\, July\, August) to be eligible for prizes. July 22nd & 26th and August 19th & 23rd are the scheduled dates for the second and third matches. \nCompetitors may shoot up to 6 divisions – Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver. For division descriptions\, see below. First entry is $20\, second is $10\, and third through sixth (each) is $5. Secondary entries in the same division are $5 each and only count as additional chances in the prize drawings. \nThis match will follow GSSF’s ‘Original’ course of fire for all Stock and Unlimited divisions and ‘Option E’ for Single Stack/Revolver divisions. For target\, distance\, rounds\, and timing specifications\, see PDF under More Information. \nSchedule: \nTuesday\, June 24th: Check in available starting at 1 pm; check in closes at 6:30 pm. \nSaturday\, June 28th: Check in available starting at 8 am; check in closes at 11:30 am. \nPreregister to schedule a check in (squadding) time. Competitors will otherwise be squadded according to arrival time. \nPRIZES \nA top prize package that includes a pair of Bluetooth earmuffs\, an Annual Pass – Indoor Firearm Individual\, and range bag will be awarded in a random prize drawing after completion of all three matches. A ticket in the drawing will be generated for every competitor’s first division entry and/or secondary division entry\, once they have shot the same entry for a minimum of two out of the three matches. \nFor each division\, ONLY the first entry shot will be placed in each month’s match result rankings. Secondary division entries are not ranked and cannot replace a primary score. Monthly ranking results will be provided after each match. \nFor final series results\, any competitor with two or more ‘first’ entries per division will have their top two division scores averaged for rank. \nShirts or hats will be awarded for the top competitor in each division (Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver) and special recognition categories Woman\, Senior (55+)\, and Junior (<18) in the two Stock divisions. \nAdditional prizes may be awarded by random drawing. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/umbrella-match-for-handguns-match-1-of-3/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T173000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Archery - July 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an indoor archery adventure! \nPerfect for friends\, family\, or a date\, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features black lights\, music\, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed – beginners welcome. \nReserve your group under one registration and choose from a group check-in time. Group reservation is for a one-hour activity period. Limited capacity available. \nChoose from these group times: \n– 12:30 – 1:30 pm\n– 2:15 – 3:15 pm\n– 4:00 – 5:00 pm \nParticipants must be at least 8 years old. We provide all equipment (personal bows permitted). \n$10/person. Register your group under one account (add exact number of participants on payment screen). All participants must be paid for in advance. \nIf needing to add participants to your initial booking\, please contact us at the phone number 402-471-6141 or ngpc.oec@nebraska.gov. If a cancellation is requested over 24 hours in advance\, a refund will be issued less the $2/person booking fee. \n———– \nHealth & Safety Info \n-Preregistration event with assigned check in times.\n-Attendance limited to paid participants only.\n-All bows and arrows fully sanitized between uses. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/cosmic-archery-july-5-2025/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20241209T223057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T223057Z
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SUMMARY:Go Explore: Girls in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3\, 2025 @ 8:00AM \nThis outdoor skills-focused camp\, especially for girls\, will take campers to the next level in outdoor preparedness. Youth that are new\, intermediate\, or advanced will all find a path that adds to their knowledge and ability. Participants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor trips\, more extended hiking excursions\, and/or travel emergencies. \nTopics covered include fire building\, hunting skills\, outdoor cooking\, water resources\, hiking\, shelter building\, essential supplies\, and first aid. Additional skills include shooting range safety\, marksmanship\, and wildlife conservation – games included! \nCampers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am with camp activities starting at 8:30 am. Pick up is from 4:00 – 4:15 pm. \nPlease contact us at 402-471-6141 if you experience difficulty with registration. Deposit ($50) required at time of registration; payment in full due Monday\, May 5\, 2025.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-explore-girls-in-the-outdoors-3/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T172408Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Archery Happy Hour - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nChoose from a four-week intro class or ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section\, depending on your comfort with the material. \nThe intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. \nThe ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section is a time for women to hone their archery skills and receive individual coaching. Coaching will be available from 5-6:30 pm and has a flexible arrival time. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor archery facility and space is limited. \n$40/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-happy-hour-july-3/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T191056Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Intro Level Pistol - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Intro class features a lesson and time on the firearm range practicing with various caliber firearms. \nIntro class will be available from 6:45-8:00 pm. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. \n$60/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-intro-level-pistol-july/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T205916Z
UID:10005805-1751914800-1751918400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Women's Firearm Coaching - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol\, but firearms such as rifles\, shotguns\, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on student interest. \nCoaching will be available from 7-8 pm. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. \n$60/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-firearm-coaching-july/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202618Z
UID:10005787-1752170400-1752177600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:FIRST SHOTS Pistol
DESCRIPTION:Take your first shots with us! \nThe biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and\, thanks to NSSF partnership*\, it’s only $10! \nAt a First Shots seminar\, you’ll receive:\n-An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms\n-Individual and group training\n-A rundown of shooting sports opportunities for all levels of interest\n-A chance to give shooting a try! \nThis seminar offers a small group setting for students ages 16 and over. All equipment is provided. \nClosed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \n(Students age 18 and under MUST be accompanied by legal parent/guardian.) \n*NSSF is the National Shooting Sports Foundation. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/first-shots-pistol-19/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250429T223129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225903Z
UID:10005828-1752170400-1752177600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Summer Field Hunter Animal League
DESCRIPTION:The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! \nThe FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances\, target sizes\, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field\, Hunter or Animal round that consists of 14 different targets each. If you haven’t been to our Field course before\, now is a great chance to explore it with other experienced archers! \nThe league will meet at the outdoor shooting tower at 6pm on Thursday evenings for 10 weeks\, starting May 15. From there groups will be determined and set to start at a specific target within the field course. \nIf you can’t make it to league night\, archers can drop-in during the center’s open hours\, collect your scorecard and shoot the round outside on the field course Friday through Tuesday\, sunrise to sunset. Targets will be rotated each week. The final date to turn in scorecards will be July 29. \nParticipants who are new to field archery should join us on Thursday evenings to enjoy shooting with the group\, to learn the ropes\, and gain valuable experience shooting with seasoned archers! \nIndividual prizes will be awarded by drawing ‘tickets’. Tickets are earned by attendance\, top score each week\, most overall improved\, and top overall score. The number of prizes awarded will depend on the number of entries (1 prize per 5 entries). Weekly top score tickets will be awarded for each age class/bow style represented. \nFor participants without personal equipment you may opt to use a rental bow on the Thursday League Nights (or if they are taking a class\, their class bow). \nLeague is open to anyone 8 and up. Previous archery experience required. \nSign up for all 10 weeks at once for $80 (20% discount for annual pass holders)\, or pay at the door for $10 per attendance. \nAGE CLASSES\nEach target station will have distance markers indicating where archers in different classes should shoot. The age classes are:\n• Cub (Under 12)\n• Youth (12-14)\n• Young Adult (15-17)\n• Adult (18+)\nAll archers will shoot from their specific yardage marker that will be marked and labeled at each target on the field course. All the distances are already measured\, marked and verified! \nFor our league – Longbow\, Traditional\, Barebow and Barebow Recurve shoot the same distances as Youth. Olympic Recurve shoots the distances as assigned for the age class they are registered in. \nThe maximum distances for each age division is as follows:\n• Cubs: 30 yards\n• Youth: 50 yards\n• Young Adult and Adult: 80 yards \nFIELD ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the two white rings\, and 3 for the outside black rings. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nEach archer shall shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14-target layouts in a unit. In 10 cases this shall mean shooting the four arrows from a single stake at a single target. In the other four it may mean either shooting one arrow from each of four stakes at a single target or it may mean shooting all four arrows from a single stake but at four separate targets\, or one arrow from each of four stakes at either two (2) or four (4) targets. \nFundamentals of a Field Round \nHUNTER ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the center ring\, and 3 for the outer ring. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nArchers will shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14 target layouts in a unit. In shooting the Hunter round the archer will observe the following shooting positions:\n• 1 marker – Shoot four arrows from the same stake.\n• 2 markers – Shoot two arrows from each stake.\n• 4 markers – Shoot one arrow from each stake. \nFundamentals of a Hunter Round \nANIMAL ROUND \nArchers will shoot a maximum of 3 marked arrows\, in successive order\, and the highest scoring arrow will count. In the case of walkup targets the first arrow must be shot from the farthest stake\, the second arrow from the middle stake\, and the third arrow from the nearest stake. \nScoring dots will NOT be used on animal targets. The maximum score for each animal round is 280 points. \nFundamentals of a Animal Round \nLEAGUE SCHEDULE\nWeek 1 – May 15: Field\nWeek 2 – May 22: Hunter\nWeek 3 – May 29: Animal\nWeek 4 – June 5: Field\nWeek 5 – June 12: Hunter\nWeek 6 – June 19: Animal\nWeek 7 – June 26: Field\nWeek 0 – July 3: No league\nWeek 8 – July 10: Hunter\nWeek 9 – July 17: Animal\nWeek 10 – July 24: Archers Choice – Final Week \nRULES\nAll rounds will follow NFAA rules as stated in the NFAA Constitution and By-Laws\, Article VI\, Sections A-C (pp 50-54). For all NFAA rounds\, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the area of next higher value. \nComplete list of NFAA Field/Hunter/Animal Round Rules can be found here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/summer-field-hunter-animal-league/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20241209T223520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T223520Z
UID:10005291-1752481800-1752508800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Go Explore: Survival
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3\, 2025 @ 8:00AM \nLearning how to prepare for adventures (expected or unexpected) without modern conveniences is a worthy challenge. This camp will teach participants essential skills that will come in handy when something doesn’t go according to plan\, or might be particularly fun to try on a camping trip. \nParticipants will gain knowledge useful for single day outdoor trips\, more extended hiking excursions\, and/or travel emergencies. \nTopics covered include fire building\, hunting skills\, outdoor cooking\, water resources\, hiking\, shelter building\, essential supplies\, and first aid. \nCampers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am with camp activities starting at 8:30 am. Pick up is from 4:00 – 4:15 pm. \nPlease contact us at 402-471-6141 if you experience difficulty with registration. Deposit ($50) required at time of registration; payment in full due Monday\, May 5\, 2025.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-explore-survival-2/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T172408Z
UID:10005800-1752512400-1752517800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Women's Archery Happy Hour - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nChoose from a four-week intro class or ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section\, depending on your comfort with the material. \nThe intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. \nThe ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section is a time for women to hone their archery skills and receive individual coaching. Coaching will be available from 5-6:30 pm and has a flexible arrival time. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor archery facility and space is limited. \n$40/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-happy-hour-july-3/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T205916Z
UID:10005806-1752519600-1752523200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Women's Firearm Coaching - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol\, but firearms such as rifles\, shotguns\, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on student interest. \nCoaching will be available from 7-8 pm. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. \n$60/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-firearm-coaching-july/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250429T223129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225903Z
UID:10005829-1752775200-1752782400@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Summer Field Hunter Animal League
DESCRIPTION:The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! \nThe FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances\, target sizes\, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field\, Hunter or Animal round that consists of 14 different targets each. If you haven’t been to our Field course before\, now is a great chance to explore it with other experienced archers! \nThe league will meet at the outdoor shooting tower at 6pm on Thursday evenings for 10 weeks\, starting May 15. From there groups will be determined and set to start at a specific target within the field course. \nIf you can’t make it to league night\, archers can drop-in during the center’s open hours\, collect your scorecard and shoot the round outside on the field course Friday through Tuesday\, sunrise to sunset. Targets will be rotated each week. The final date to turn in scorecards will be July 29. \nParticipants who are new to field archery should join us on Thursday evenings to enjoy shooting with the group\, to learn the ropes\, and gain valuable experience shooting with seasoned archers! \nIndividual prizes will be awarded by drawing ‘tickets’. Tickets are earned by attendance\, top score each week\, most overall improved\, and top overall score. The number of prizes awarded will depend on the number of entries (1 prize per 5 entries). Weekly top score tickets will be awarded for each age class/bow style represented. \nFor participants without personal equipment you may opt to use a rental bow on the Thursday League Nights (or if they are taking a class\, their class bow). \nLeague is open to anyone 8 and up. Previous archery experience required. \nSign up for all 10 weeks at once for $80 (20% discount for annual pass holders)\, or pay at the door for $10 per attendance. \nAGE CLASSES\nEach target station will have distance markers indicating where archers in different classes should shoot. The age classes are:\n• Cub (Under 12)\n• Youth (12-14)\n• Young Adult (15-17)\n• Adult (18+)\nAll archers will shoot from their specific yardage marker that will be marked and labeled at each target on the field course. All the distances are already measured\, marked and verified! \nFor our league – Longbow\, Traditional\, Barebow and Barebow Recurve shoot the same distances as Youth. Olympic Recurve shoots the distances as assigned for the age class they are registered in. \nThe maximum distances for each age division is as follows:\n• Cubs: 30 yards\n• Youth: 50 yards\n• Young Adult and Adult: 80 yards \nFIELD ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the two white rings\, and 3 for the outside black rings. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nEach archer shall shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14-target layouts in a unit. In 10 cases this shall mean shooting the four arrows from a single stake at a single target. In the other four it may mean either shooting one arrow from each of four stakes at a single target or it may mean shooting all four arrows from a single stake but at four separate targets\, or one arrow from each of four stakes at either two (2) or four (4) targets. \nFundamentals of a Field Round \nHUNTER ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the center ring\, and 3 for the outer ring. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nArchers will shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14 target layouts in a unit. In shooting the Hunter round the archer will observe the following shooting positions:\n• 1 marker – Shoot four arrows from the same stake.\n• 2 markers – Shoot two arrows from each stake.\n• 4 markers – Shoot one arrow from each stake. \nFundamentals of a Hunter Round \nANIMAL ROUND \nArchers will shoot a maximum of 3 marked arrows\, in successive order\, and the highest scoring arrow will count. In the case of walkup targets the first arrow must be shot from the farthest stake\, the second arrow from the middle stake\, and the third arrow from the nearest stake. \nScoring dots will NOT be used on animal targets. The maximum score for each animal round is 280 points. \nFundamentals of a Animal Round \nLEAGUE SCHEDULE\nWeek 1 – May 15: Field\nWeek 2 – May 22: Hunter\nWeek 3 – May 29: Animal\nWeek 4 – June 5: Field\nWeek 5 – June 12: Hunter\nWeek 6 – June 19: Animal\nWeek 7 – June 26: Field\nWeek 0 – July 3: No league\nWeek 8 – July 10: Hunter\nWeek 9 – July 17: Animal\nWeek 10 – July 24: Archers Choice – Final Week \nRULES\nAll rounds will follow NFAA rules as stated in the NFAA Constitution and By-Laws\, Article VI\, Sections A-C (pp 50-54). For all NFAA rounds\, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the area of next higher value. \nComplete list of NFAA Field/Hunter/Animal Round Rules can be found here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/summer-field-hunter-animal-league/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T183719Z
UID:10005792-1752775200-1752786000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Second Shots Pistol
DESCRIPTION:Second Shots Pistol is designed to build on the handgun skills introduced in our FIRST SHOTS course. It’s also a good refresher for those who are years out of practice. \nStudents learn more about ammunition\, loading a magazine\, clearing a pistol and locking the slide back\, and handling malfunctions. Plus\, students get the practical experience of loading and shooting a variety of handgun styles and calibers in the range. \nIn the range\, the basics of stance\, sight picture\, and trigger control are emphasized to maximize success. After completing this class\, participants will be prepared to safely use the range on their own. \nOverall\, Second Shots Pistol teaches the basic knowledge\, skills\, and attitude necessary for owning and using a handgun safely. The small class size allows students to ask questions and receive individual advice. \nCourse covers: \n\nHandgun knowledge & review safe handling\nReview fundamentals of handgun shooting\nAmmunition knowledge\nActual range practice\nA variety of pistols\, ammo\, and targets provided\n\nPlease bring your own eye and ear protection. \nIf you have your own pistol\, you may bring it to use on the range (be sure to bring 50 rounds of ammunition). \nClosed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \nFor students age 16 and over. Students under age 18 MUST be accompanied by legal parent/guardian. \nRecommended prerequisite: FIRST SHOTS Pistol \nCost: $50 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/second-shots-pistol-17/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20241209T223818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T223911Z
UID:10005292-1753086600-1753113600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Go Explore: Hunting 1
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3\, 2025 @ 8:00AM \nStudents will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting\, including hunting techniques\, archery skills\, firearm handling and marksmanship\, species identification\, tree stand safety\, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. \nCampers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am with camp activities starting at 8:30 am. Pick up is from 4:00 – 4:15 pm. \nPlease contact us at 402-471-6141 if you experience difficulty with registration. Deposit ($50) required at time of registration; payment in full due Monday\, May 5\, 2025.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-explore-hunting-1/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T172408Z
UID:10005801-1753117200-1753122600@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Women's Archery Happy Hour - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nChoose from a four-week intro class or ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section\, depending on your comfort with the material. \nThe intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. \nThe ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section is a time for women to hone their archery skills and receive individual coaching. Coaching will be available from 5-6:30 pm and has a flexible arrival time. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor archery facility and space is limited. \n$40/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-happy-hour-july-3/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T205916Z
UID:10005807-1753124400-1753128000@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Women's Firearm Coaching - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol\, but firearms such as rifles\, shotguns\, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on student interest. \nCoaching will be available from 7-8 pm. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. \n$60/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-firearm-coaching-july/2025-07-21/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T184603Z
UID:10005795-1753189200-1753210800@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Umbrella Match for Handguns - Match 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s Umbrella Match for handguns on July 22nd & 26th\, 2025. This match will be offered on two dates – attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). \nThis is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF Indoor League Series. \nThis is the second match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches (June\, July\, August) to be eligible for prizes. August 19th & 23rd are the scheduled dates for the third match. \nCompetitors may shoot up to 6 divisions – Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver. For division descriptions\, see below. First entry is $20\, second is $10\, and third through sixth (each) is $5. Secondary entries in the same division are $5 each and only count as additional chances in the prize drawings. \nThis match will follow GSSF’s ‘Original’ course of fire for all Stock and Unlimited divisions and ‘Option E’ for Single Stack/Revolver divisions. For target\, distance\, rounds\, and timing specifications\, see PDF under More Information. \nSchedule: \nTuesday\, July 22nd: Check in available starting at 1 pm; check in closes at 6:30 pm. \nSaturday\, July 26th: Check in available starting at 8 am; check in closes at 11:30 am. \nPreregister to schedule a check in (squadding) time. Competitors will otherwise be squadded according to arrival time. \nPRIZES \nA top prize package that includes a pair of Bluetooth earmuffs\, an Annual Pass – Indoor Firearm Individual\, and range bag will be awarded in a random prize drawing after completion of all three matches. A ticket in the drawing will be generated for every competitor’s first division entry and/or secondary division entry\, once they have shot the same entry for a minimum of two out of the three matches. \nFor each division\, ONLY the first entry shot will be placed in each month’s match result rankings. Secondary division entries are not ranked and cannot replace a primary score. Monthly ranking results will be provided after each match. \nFor final series results\, any competitor with two or more ‘first’ entries per division will have their top two division scores averaged for rank. \nShirts or hats will be awarded for the top competitor in each division (Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver) and special recognition categories Woman\, Senior (55+)\, and Junior (<18) in the two Stock divisions. \nAdditional prizes may be awarded by random drawing. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/umbrella-match-for-handguns-match-2-of-3-2/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250422T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202618Z
UID:10005788-1753380000-1753387200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:FIRST SHOTS Pistol
DESCRIPTION:Take your first shots with us! \nThe biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy – and\, thanks to NSSF partnership*\, it’s only $10! \nAt a First Shots seminar\, you’ll receive:\n-An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms\n-Individual and group training\n-A rundown of shooting sports opportunities for all levels of interest\n-A chance to give shooting a try! \nThis seminar offers a small group setting for students ages 16 and over. All equipment is provided. \nClosed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes are recommended. \n(Students age 18 and under MUST be accompanied by legal parent/guardian.) \n*NSSF is the National Shooting Sports Foundation. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/first-shots-pistol-19/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174418
CREATED:20250429T223129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225903Z
UID:10005830-1753380000-1753387200@calendar.outdoornebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Summer Field Hunter Animal League
DESCRIPTION:The Turpin Outdoor Education Center will be hosting a National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Field Hunter Animal (FHA) League at our beautiful outdoor Field Course this summer! \nThe FHA round simulates real-world conditions and challenges archers with varied distances\, target sizes\, and terrain. Each week we will alternate between the Field\, Hunter or Animal round that consists of 14 different targets each. If you haven’t been to our Field course before\, now is a great chance to explore it with other experienced archers! \nThe league will meet at the outdoor shooting tower at 6pm on Thursday evenings for 10 weeks\, starting May 15. From there groups will be determined and set to start at a specific target within the field course. \nIf you can’t make it to league night\, archers can drop-in during the center’s open hours\, collect your scorecard and shoot the round outside on the field course Friday through Tuesday\, sunrise to sunset. Targets will be rotated each week. The final date to turn in scorecards will be July 29. \nParticipants who are new to field archery should join us on Thursday evenings to enjoy shooting with the group\, to learn the ropes\, and gain valuable experience shooting with seasoned archers! \nIndividual prizes will be awarded by drawing ‘tickets’. Tickets are earned by attendance\, top score each week\, most overall improved\, and top overall score. The number of prizes awarded will depend on the number of entries (1 prize per 5 entries). Weekly top score tickets will be awarded for each age class/bow style represented. \nFor participants without personal equipment you may opt to use a rental bow on the Thursday League Nights (or if they are taking a class\, their class bow). \nLeague is open to anyone 8 and up. Previous archery experience required. \nSign up for all 10 weeks at once for $80 (20% discount for annual pass holders)\, or pay at the door for $10 per attendance. \nAGE CLASSES\nEach target station will have distance markers indicating where archers in different classes should shoot. The age classes are:\n• Cub (Under 12)\n• Youth (12-14)\n• Young Adult (15-17)\n• Adult (18+)\nAll archers will shoot from their specific yardage marker that will be marked and labeled at each target on the field course. All the distances are already measured\, marked and verified! \nFor our league – Longbow\, Traditional\, Barebow and Barebow Recurve shoot the same distances as Youth. Olympic Recurve shoots the distances as assigned for the age class they are registered in. \nThe maximum distances for each age division is as follows:\n• Cubs: 30 yards\n• Youth: 50 yards\n• Young Adult and Adult: 80 yards \nFIELD ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the two white rings\, and 3 for the outside black rings. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nEach archer shall shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14-target layouts in a unit. In 10 cases this shall mean shooting the four arrows from a single stake at a single target. In the other four it may mean either shooting one arrow from each of four stakes at a single target or it may mean shooting all four arrows from a single stake but at four separate targets\, or one arrow from each of four stakes at either two (2) or four (4) targets. \nFundamentals of a Field Round \nHUNTER ROUND\nScoring is 5 for the spot\, 4 for the center ring\, and 3 for the outer ring. The X is counted as 5 points and used as a tiebreaker. \nArchers will shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14 target layouts in a unit. In shooting the Hunter round the archer will observe the following shooting positions:\n• 1 marker – Shoot four arrows from the same stake.\n• 2 markers – Shoot two arrows from each stake.\n• 4 markers – Shoot one arrow from each stake. \nFundamentals of a Hunter Round \nANIMAL ROUND \nArchers will shoot a maximum of 3 marked arrows\, in successive order\, and the highest scoring arrow will count. In the case of walkup targets the first arrow must be shot from the farthest stake\, the second arrow from the middle stake\, and the third arrow from the nearest stake. \nScoring dots will NOT be used on animal targets. The maximum score for each animal round is 280 points. \nFundamentals of a Animal Round \nLEAGUE SCHEDULE\nWeek 1 – May 15: Field\nWeek 2 – May 22: Hunter\nWeek 3 – May 29: Animal\nWeek 4 – June 5: Field\nWeek 5 – June 12: Hunter\nWeek 6 – June 19: Animal\nWeek 7 – June 26: Field\nWeek 0 – July 3: No league\nWeek 8 – July 10: Hunter\nWeek 9 – July 17: Animal\nWeek 10 – July 24: Archers Choice – Final Week \nRULES\nAll rounds will follow NFAA rules as stated in the NFAA Constitution and By-Laws\, Article VI\, Sections A-C (pp 50-54). For all NFAA rounds\, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the area of next higher value. \nComplete list of NFAA Field/Hunter/Animal Round Rules can be found here! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/summer-field-hunter-animal-league/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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SUMMARY:Umbrella Match for Handguns - Match 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Outdoor Education Center’s Umbrella Match for handguns on July 22nd & 26th\, 2025. This match will be offered on two dates – attend on whichever day works best for your schedule (Tuesday or Saturday). \nThis is a three-match series open to pistols from all manufacturers. The course of fire will be the same as the GSSF Indoor League Series. \nThis is the second match for this series. Competitors must shoot in two out of the three available matches (June\, July\, August) to be eligible for prizes. August 19th & 23rd are the scheduled dates for the third match. \nCompetitors may shoot up to 6 divisions – Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver. For division descriptions\, see below. First entry is $20\, second is $10\, and third through sixth (each) is $5. Secondary entries in the same division are $5 each and only count as additional chances in the prize drawings. \nThis match will follow GSSF’s ‘Original’ course of fire for all Stock and Unlimited divisions and ‘Option E’ for Single Stack/Revolver divisions. For target\, distance\, rounds\, and timing specifications\, see PDF under More Information. \nSchedule: \nTuesday\, July 22nd: Check in available starting at 1 pm; check in closes at 6:30 pm. \nSaturday\, July 26th: Check in available starting at 8 am; check in closes at 11:30 am. \nPreregister to schedule a check in (squadding) time. Competitors will otherwise be squadded according to arrival time. \nPRIZES \nA top prize package that includes a pair of Bluetooth earmuffs\, an Annual Pass – Indoor Firearm Individual\, and range bag will be awarded in a random prize drawing after completion of all three matches. A ticket in the drawing will be generated for every competitor’s first division entry and/or secondary division entry\, once they have shot the same entry for a minimum of two out of the three matches. \nFor each division\, ONLY the first entry shot will be placed in each month’s match result rankings. Secondary division entries are not ranked and cannot replace a primary score. Monthly ranking results will be provided after each match. \nFor final series results\, any competitor with two or more ‘first’ entries per division will have their top two division scores averaged for rank. \nShirts or hats will be awarded for the top competitor in each division (Centerfire Stock\, Centerfire Unlimited\, Centerfire Single Stack/Revolver\, Rimfire Stock\, Rimfire Unlimited\, and Rimfire Revolver) and special recognition categories Woman\, Senior (55+)\, and Junior (<18) in the two Stock divisions. \nAdditional prizes may be awarded by random drawing. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/umbrella-match-for-handguns-match-2-of-3-2/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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SUMMARY:Go Explore: Hunting 2
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 3\, 2025 @ 8:00AM \nStudents will learn the fundamentals of safe and successful hunting\, including hunting techniques\, archery skills\, firearm handling and marksmanship\, species identification\, tree stand safety\, and conservation principles. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber provided) in our indoor ranges. \nCampers may be dropped off as early as 8:00 am with camp activities starting at 8:30 am. Pick up is from 4:00 – 4:15 pm. \nPlease contact us at 402-471-6141 if you experience difficulty with registration. Deposit ($50) required at time of registration; payment in full due Monday\, May 5\, 2025.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/go-explore-hunting-2/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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SUMMARY:Women's Archery Happy Hour - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of archery FOR women\, taught by women. \nChoose from a four-week intro class or ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section\, depending on your comfort with the material. \nThe intro section features a lesson and time on the archery range practicing with a bow each week. Class goes from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. \nThe ‘next-level’ practice and coaching section is a time for women to hone their archery skills and receive individual coaching. Coaching will be available from 5-6:30 pm and has a flexible arrival time. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor archery facility and space is limited. \n$40/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-archery-happy-hour-july-3/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T200000
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SUMMARY:Women's Firearm Coaching - July
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in July\, you are invited to join in an evening of firearm education FOR women\, taught by women. \nThe Coaching class is a time for you to practice and advance your firearm skills while receiving individual instruction. The main focus will be on pistol\, but firearms such as rifles\, shotguns\, and muzzleloaders may also be covered in this section depending on student interest. \nCoaching will be available from 7-8 pm. \nThe sessions will be taught at an indoor facility and space is limited. \n$60/participant\, ages 16+ \nAll equipment is provided\, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/womens-firearm-coaching-july/2025-07-28/
LOCATION:Turpin Outdoor Education Center – Lincoln\, 4703 N 44th St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68504
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Skills
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