There will be a free firearm hunter safety education course that will take place on Saturday, August 20th from 8am-1pm, and on Sunday, August 21st from Noon to 5pm at the Niobrara Lodge in Valentine at 803 E. Hwy 20. For more information you can call Tom at 402-376-5908,  Mike at 402-376-6842 or call the Nebraska Game and Parks Office in Bassett at 402-684-2921.