Nebraska lawmaker slams plan to block funding for schools with hunting programs

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Senate Republicans sent a letter to the Biden administration over what some are calling “outrageous” guidance on school hunting and archery programs.

The letter includes Senator Deb Fischer and expresses deep concern about using last year’s gun control bill to reportedly block funding for elementary and secondary schools that offer them.

They said, “While the administration claims to be eliminating dangerous activities, this guidance will, in fact, have the opposite effect. These programs provided thousands of students with the opportunity to learn proper instruction for firearm and archery safety. Over 500,000 students participate and are certified through hunter education courses each year.”

Senator Fischer’s office added in Nebraska alone, more than 275 schools offer archery programs, and over 30,000 students between 4th and 12th grades participate every year.

The letter goes on to stress the importance of learning to safely handle firearms, saying it’ll result in fewer injuries and accidents.

Senators explained hunter education programs have decreased hunting accidents by more than 50% since they were created over 50 years ago.