Chapter 37. Game and Parks
Index
- § 37-101. Game and Parks Commission; Members; Qualifications; Term; Appointment; Removal; Limitation On Reappointment
- § 37-102. Game and Parks Commission; Districts
- § 37-103. Game and Parks Commission; Chairperson; Election
- § 37-104. Game and Parks Commission; Meetings; Special Meeting; Notice; Place; Quorum; Agreement With City of Lincoln For Building and Facilities; Location
- § 37-105. Game and Parks Commission; Expenses; Per Diem
- § 37-106. Game and Parks Commission; Secretary; Qualifications; Terms; Compensation; Duties; Removal
- § 37-107. Game and Parks Commission; Secretary; Duties; Deposit of Receipts From Administration of Game and Fish Laws; Credited to State Game Fund
- § 37-108. Game and Parks Commission; Employees; Appointment; Compensation; Interference With an Election; Prohibited
- § 37-109. Game and Parks Commission; Officers; Oath
- § 37-110. Game and Parks Commission; Commissioners, Officers, and Employees; Bond Or Insurance
- § 37-201. Law, How Cited
- § 37-202. Definitions, Where Found
- § 37-203. Aquaculture, Defined
- § 37-204. Aquaculture Facility, Defined
- § 37-205. Aquaculturist, Defined
- § 37-206. Aquatic Disease, Defined
- § 37-207. Aquatic Organism, Defined
- § 37-208. Bait, Defined
- § 37-209. Baitfish, Defined
- § 37-209.01. Captive, Defined
- § 37-210. Captive Propagation, Defined
- § 37-210.01. Captivity, Defined
- § 37-211. Commercial Aquaculturist, Defined
- § 37-212. Commercial Exploitation, Defined
- § 37-213. Commercial Fish, Defined
- § 37-214. Commission, Defined
- § 37-215. Conservation, Defined
- § 37-216. Cultured Aquatic Stock, Defined
- § 37-217. Disabled Person, Defined
- § 37-218. Ecologic Harm, Defined
- § 37-219. Economic Harm, Defined
- § 37-220. Ecosystem, Defined
- § 37-221. Endangered Species Act, Defined
- § 37-222. Falconry, Defined
- § 37-223. Fish, When Used As a Noun, Defined
- § 37-224. Fish, When Used As a Verb, Defined
- § 37-225. Fur Harvesting, Defined
- § 37-226. Fur-Bearing Animals, Defined
- § 37-227. Game, Defined
- § 37-228. Game Animals, Defined
- § 37-229. Game Birds, Defined
- § 37-230. Game Fish, Defined
- § 37-231. Habitual Offender, Defined
- § 37-232. Hunt, Defined
- § 37-233. Migratory Game Birds, Defined
- § 37-233.01. Migratory Waterfowl, Defined
- § 37-234. Nongame Fish, Defined
- § 37-235. Officer, Defined
- § 37-236. Optimum Carrying Capacity, Defined
- § 37-237. Person, Owner, Proprietor, Grantee, Lessee, and Licensee, Defined
- § 37-237.01. Protected Bird, Defined
- § 37-238. Raptor, Defined
- § 37-239. Raw Fur, Defined
- § 37-240. Species, Defined
- § 37-241. Sport Fish, Defined
- § 37-242. Take, Defined
- § 37-243. Trap, Defined
- § 37-244. Upland Game Birds, Defined
- § 37-245. Wild Birds, Defined
- § 37-246. Wild Mammals, Defined
- § 37-247. Wildlife, Defined
- § 37-248. General Penalty Provision
- § 37-301. Commission; General Authority
- § 37-302. Commission; Stock Game and Fish
- § 37-303. Commission; Acquire Land; Gifts and Bequests; Powers
- § 37-304. Commission; Rules and Regulations
- § 37-305. Rules and Regulations; Camping Areas; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-306. Rules and Regulations; Fire Safety; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-307. Rules and Regulations; Animals; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-308. Rules and Regulations; Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping; Use of Weapons; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-308.01. Rules and Regulations; Appropriate Hunting Weapons
- § 37-309. Rules and Regulations; Water-Related Recreational Activities; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-310. Rules and Regulations; Real and Personal Property; Prohibited Acts; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-311. Rules and Regulations; Vendors; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-312. Commission Permission; Procedure
- § 37-313. Rules and Regulations; Traffic; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-314. Seasons; Opening and Closing; Powers of Commission; Rules and Regulations
- § 37-315. Commission; Reciprocal Agreements
- § 37-316. Rules and Regulations; Special Permits; Fish-Related Activities
- § 37-317. Commission; Disseminate Information
- § 37-318. Free Fishing Day; Commission; Powers and Duties
- § 37-319. Lake, Pond, Or Stream Closed to Fishing; Notice
- § 37-320. Fish; Propagation; Stocking; Removal By Authority of Commission; Sale; Proceeds
- § 37-321. Fish; Emergency Created By Drying Up of Waters; Permission to Take By Any Means; Regulations; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-322. Nongame Fish; Removal By Commission; Game Fish; Return to Water Alive
- § 37-323. State Game Fund; Created; Investment; Deposits By Commission Secretary; Withholding Funds; Liability; Penalty
- § 37-324. Funds From Permits and Publications; Placed In the State Game Fund; How Used
- § 37-325. Commission; Funds; How Expended
- § 37-326. Commission; Establish Change Cash Funds; Use; How Funded; Amount; Monthly Accounting
- § 37-327. Commission; Fees; Duty to Establish; Limit On Increase
- § 37-327.01. Game Law Investigation Cash Fund; Created; Use; Investment; Record-Keeping Duties
- § 37-328. Commission; Acquire Site For Headquarters; Consent of Governor
- § 37-329. State Park System; Real Estate; Acquisition; Eminent Domain; Consent of Legislature
- § 37-330. Commission; Grant Easements
- § 37-331. Commission; Land; Exchange; When
- § 37-332. Acquisition of Real Estate By Commission; Bordering On Lakes Or Artificial Reservoirs; Purpose
- § 37-333. Meandered Lakes; Beds; Dedication to Public Use; Commission Authorized to Improve; Jurisdiction
- § 37-334. Commission; Participation With Other Public Entities; Wildlife Habitats; Expenditures Authorized
- § 37-335. Commission; Wildlife Management Areas; Payments In Lieu of Taxes; Proportionate Allocation
- § 37-336. State Wildlife Management Areas; Commission; Powers; Fees; Disposition of Proceeds; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-337. State Park System; Purpose
- § 37-338. Terms, Defined
- § 37-339. State Park System; Established; Areas Included; Administration
- § 37-340. State Park System; Classification of Areas
- § 37-341. State Park System; Areas; Designation
- § 37-342. Leases; Lease-Purchase Agreements; Commission; Powers; Restrictions
- § 37-343. Funds; Use
- § 37-344. Rules and Regulations; Use By Public
- § 37-345. Fees; Concessions; Disposition; State Park Cash Revolving Fund; Created; Use; Investment
- § 37-346. Commission; State Parks; Use By Public; Concessions; Length of Term; Fees
- § 37-347. Commission; Nebraska State Historical Society; Recreational Trails; Cooperative Agreements
- § 37-348. State Park System; Violations; Penalty
- § 37-349. State Parks; Use of Name For Trade Purposes, Prohibited; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-350. Declaration of Policy
- § 37-351. Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund; Created; Investment
- § 37-352. Nebraska Outdoor Recreation Development Cash Fund; Disbursements; Commission; Multiyear Recreational Development Plan
- § 37-353. Taking of Wildlife; When Authorized
- § 37-401. Hunting, Fishing, Or Fur-Harvesting Permit; Required, When; Exemptions; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-402. Hunting, Fishing, Or Fur-Harvesting Permit; Persons Exempt
- § 37-403. Farm Or Ranch Owner Or Operator; Hunting Permit Exemption; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-404. Permits; Qualifications; Limitations
- § 37-405. Hunting, Fishing, Or Fur-Harvesting Permit; Expiration; Duties of Holder
- § 37-406. Licenses, Permits, and Stamps; Issuance; Fees; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-407. Hunting, Fishing, and Fur-Harvesting Permits; Fees
- § 37-408. Permit Fees; Remittance
- § 37-409. Hunting, Fishing, and Fur-Harvesting Permits; Lost Permit; Replacement; Fee
- § 37-410. Permits; Unlawful Acts; Penalty; Confiscation of Permits; Residents Under Sixteen Years of Age, No Permit Necessary
- § 37-411. Hunting, Fishing, Or Fur Harvesting Without Permit; Unlawful; Exceptions; Violations; Penalties
- § 37-412. Hunting Or Fur-Harvesting Permit; Exception For Dog Trials
- § 37-413. Firearm Hunter Education Program; Commission Issue Certificate; Hunting, Lawful When
- § 37-414. Bow Hunter Education Program; Certificate; Issuance; Required; When
- § 37-415. Lifetime Fishing, Hunting, Or Combination Permit; Fees; Replacement; Rules and Regulations
- § 37-416. Lifetime Permits; Habitat Stamp, Required
- § 37-417. Lifetime Permits; Fees; Disposition
- § 37-418. Permits For Scientific, Educational, Or Private Wildlife Management Purposes; When Granted
- § 37-419. Hunting, Fishing, Or Fur-Harvesting Permit; Person Stationed In Nebraska In Military Service; Certain Students; Resident Permit
- § 37-420. Hunting Or Fishing Permit; Veterans; Exempt From Payment of Fees, When; Special Permits; Limitations
- § 37-421. Hunting Or Fishing Permit; Permanent; Persons Seventy Years Old and Resident of State; Exempt From Payment of Fees, When; Special Permits, Limitation
- § 37-422. Special Daily Fishing Permits; Fee; Form; Requirements; Commission; Establish; Educational Fishing Project Permits
- § 37-423. Fishing Permit; Recipient of Old Age Assistance; Exempt From Payment of Fees; Condition
- § 37-424. Special Fishing Permit For Resident Who Is Physically Or Developmentally Disabled; Fee
- § 37-425. Special Fishing Permits For Wards of the State; Issuance
- § 37-426. Taking Birds, Animals, and Aquatic Organisms; Habitat Stamps; When Required; Exhibit On Request; Fee
- § 37-427. Habitat Stamps; Nontransferable; Expiration
- § 37-428. Habitat Stamps; Unlawful Acts; Penalty; Affirmative Defense
- § 37-429. Habitat Stamps; Issuance
- § 37-430. Habitat Stamps; Authorized Agents; Fees; Remit
- § 37-431. Nebraska Habitat Fund; Nebraska Aquatic Habitat Fund; Created; Use; Investment; Habitat Stamps; Fees; Disposition; Duties of Officials; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-432. Habitat Stamps; Money Received From Fees; Administered By Commission; Purposes
- § 37-433. Violations; Penalty; Affirmative Defense
- § 37-434. Entry Permits Required; Purpose
- § 37-435. Entry Permits; Terms, Defined
- § 37-436. Permits Required; When
- § 37-437. Permit Privileges
- § 37-438. Annual and Temporary Permits; Fees
- § 37-439. Duplicate Annual Permits; Fee
- § 37-440. Display and Issuance of Permits; Where Procured; Clerical Fee
- § 37-441. Commission Designate Permit Areas
- § 37-442. Permit Areas; Post Signs; Free Permit, Employees
- § 37-443. Unlawful Entry; Penalty; Owner; Prima Facie Responsible; When
- § 37-444. Entry Permit Program; Commission; Rules and Regulations; Enforce
- § 37-445. Permit Fees; Remittance to Commission; Failure to Remit; Liability; Penalty
- § 37-446. Permit Fees; State Park Cash Revolving Fund; Disbursement
- § 37-447. Permit to Hunt Deer; Regulation and Limitation By Commission; Issuance; Fee
- § 37-448. Special Deer Depredation Season; Permit; Issuance; Fee
- § 37-449. Permit to Hunt Antelope; Regulation and Limitation By Commission; Issuance; Fees
- § 37-450. Permit to Hunt Elk; Regulation and Limitation By Commission; Issuance; Fee
- § 37-451. Permit to Hunt Mountain Sheep; Regulation and Limitation By Commission; Issuance; Fee
- § 37-452. Permit to Hunt Deer, Antelope, Elk, Wild Turkey, Or Mountain Sheep; Age Requirements
- § 37-453. Permit to Hunt Deer, Antelope, Or Elk; Individual Or Joint Application; Ineligibility of Individual, When
- § 37-454. Permit to Hunt Deer, Antelope, Or Elk; Issued to Disabled Person; Limitation
- § 37-455. Limited Deer, Antelope, Wild Turkey, Or Elk Permit; Conditions; Fee
- § 37-456. Limited Antelope Or Elk Permit; Issuance; Limitation
- § 37-457. Hunting Wild Turkey; Permit Required; Fee; Issuance
- § 37-458. Shooting Coyotes From Aircraft; Permit; Conditions; Fee; Duties
- § 37-459. Shooting Coyotes From Aircraft; Permitholder; Report
- § 37-460. Beaver; Permit to Destroy; Beaver Pelts; Restrictions
- § 37-461. Muskrats; Permit to Destroy; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-462. Taxidermists; Permit; Fees; Renewal; Authorizations; Records; Violations; Penalty
- § 37-463. Dealing In Raw Furs; Fur Buyer's Permit Required; Annual Fee; Record; Unlawful Acts; Penalty
- § 37-464. Holding Fur After Close of Season; Permit Required; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-465. Aquaculture Facilities; Application For Permits; Fee
- § 37-466. Aquaculture Permit; Rights
- § 37-467. Transferred
- § 37-468. Aquaculturist; Activities Authorized
- § 37-469. Permitholder; Report Required; Contents
- § 37-470. Aquaculturist; Report Required; Quarantine; When; Notice; Revocation of Permit
- § 37-471. Aquatic Organisms; Sale Authorized; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-472. Repealed
- § 37-473. Repealed
- § 37-474. Repealed
- § 37-475. Officers; Entry and Inspection Authorized
- § 37-476. Aquaculture Facilities; Violations; General Penalties
- § 37-477. Certain Animals Kept In Captivity; Permit Required; Exceptions; Rules and Regulations
- § 37-478. Captive Wildlife Auction Permit; Issuance; Fee; Prohibited Acts
- § 37-479. Captive Wildlife Permit; Issuance; Fee; Prohibited Acts
- § 37-480. Wild Birds and Wild Mammals; Disposition; Restrictions
- § 37-481. Certain Wild Animals; Keeping In Captivity; Permit Not Required; When
- § 37-482. Certain Wild Animals; Keeping In Captivity; Violations; Penalty; Officers; Entry and Inspection Authorized
- § 37-482.01. Sale of Game Authorized
- § 37-483. Recall Pen; Permit; Fee
- § 37-484. Game Breeding and Controlled Shooting Area; License; Application; Fee
- § 37-485. License Requirements; Inspection; Issuance
- § 37-486. License; Expiration
- § 37-487. Posting of Signs; Boundaries
- § 37-488. Privileges Conferred By License; Game Birds, Requirements; Marking; Fee
- § 37-489. Game Birds Released, Propagated, and Taken; Record; Reports
- § 37-490. Closed Season
- § 37-491. Hunting Permit; Habitat Stamp; Required; Nonresidents, Requirements
- § 37-492. Commission; Rules and Regulations; Limitations Upon Game Breeding and Controlled Shooting Areas
- § 37-493. License; Refusal to Issue Or Renew; Suspension Or Revocation; Grounds; Notice; Hearing
- § 37-494. License; Revocation; Grounds
- § 37-495. License; Available For Presentation
- § 37-496. License; Form and Contents; Requirements
- § 37-497. Raptors; Protection; Management; Falconry License; Captive Propagation License; Fees
- § 37-498. Raptors; Take Or Maintain; License Required; Transfer and Transportation Prohibited; Exception
- § 37-499. Raptors; Licensee; Limitations On Possession
- § 37-4,100. Raptors; Falconry License; Inspection; Rules and Regulations; Revocation of License
- § 37-4,101. Raptors; Falconry Licensee; Reports Required, When
- § 37-4,102. Raptors; Capture; Rules and Regulations; License Required
- § 37-4,103. Raptors; Violations; Penalty
- § 37-4,104. Commercial Fishing Permit; Issuance; Fees; Expiration; Tag Requirements
- § 37-4,105. Bait Dealer's Permit; Issuance; Fees
- § 37-4,106. Nonresident Fish Dealer's Permit; Issuance; Fee
- § 37-4,107. Bullfrogs; Fishing Permit Required; Manner of Taking
- § 37-4,108. Commercial Put-And-Take Fishing; License; Issuance; Fee; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-4,109. Put-And-Take Trout Fishing; Regulations; Fees; Exception
- § 37-4,110. Put-And-Take Trout Fishing; Fees; Disposition
- § 37-4,111. Permit to Take Paddlefish; Regulation and Limitation By Commission; Issuance; Fee
- § 37-501. Game and Fish; Bag and Possession Limit
- § 37-502. Prohibited Acts During Closed Season
- § 37-503. Game; Illegal Possession; Exception
- § 37-504. Violations; Penalties; Exception
- § 37-505. Game Animals, Birds, Or Fish; Possession Or Sale Prohibited; Exceptions; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-506. Illegal Activities Regarding Fish and Game; Extent of Restrictions
- § 37-507. Game Bird, Game Animal, Or Fish; Abandonment Or Needless Waste; Penalty
- § 37-508. Game and Fish In Cold Storage; Violation; Penalty; Duty of Inspectors to Report
- § 37-509. Hunting From Aircraft; Unlawful; Exception; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-510. Game Shipments; Prohibited Acts; Penalties
- § 37-511. Import Shipments of Fish Or Game; Unlawful, When; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-512. Transfer of Raw Fur By Carriers; Tagging Required; Penalty
- § 37-513. Shooting At Wildlife From Highway Or Roadway; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-514. Hunting Wildlife With Artificial Light; Unlawful Acts; Exception; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-515. Aircraft Or Boats; Prohibited Acts; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-516. Harassment of Game Animals and Game Birds; Use of Aircraft, Vessel, Or Vehicle; Prohibited
- § 37-517. Game Animals and Game Birds; Use of Aircraft, Vessel, Or Vehicle to Spot; Radio; Prohibited
- § 37-518. Violator; Aid Or Assist; Prohibited
- § 37-519. Use of Aircraft, Vessel, Vehicle, Weapon, Or Other Equipment; Prohibited
- § 37-520. Authorized Personnel; Administer and Manage Wildlife Resources
- § 37-521. Violations; Penalty; Liability to Property Owner
- § 37-522. Shotgun On Highway; Restrictions; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-523. Wild Mammal Or Wild Bird; Hunt Or Trap; Unlawful In Certain Areas; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-524. Wild Or Nonnative Animals; Importation, Possession, Or Release; Prohibition; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-524.01. Wild Pigs; Animals of the Families Tayassuidae and Suidae; Prohibited Acts; Penalty
- § 37-525. Training Or Running of Bird Dogs Or Hunting Dogs; Regulation; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-526. Ferrets; Use Or Possession Prohibited, When; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-527. Hunter Orange Display Required; Exception; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-528. Repealed
- § 37-529. Permit to Kill Deer, Antelope, Or Elk; Tagging and Storage
- § 37-530. Wildlife Species Accidentally Killed; Disposal Authorized. Any
- § 37-531. Wild Animals; Explosive Traps; Poison Gas; Unlawful Use; Penalty
- § 37-532. Traps; Requirements; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-533. Offenses Relating to Fur-Bearing Animals; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-534. Wild Turkeys; Tagging and Storage of Carcasses; Regulations
- § 37-535. Hunting Game From Aircraft Or Watercraft; Prohibited Acts; Penalty
- § 37-536. Game Birds; Prohibited Acts; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-537. Baiting Prohibited; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-538. Hunting Game Birds From Vehicle; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-539. Game Bird Nests Or Eggs; Prohibited Acts; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-540. Protected Birds; Nest Or Eggs; Prohibited Acts
- § 37-541. Homing Pigeon; Protection; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-542. Fish Unlawfully Taken; Duty of Angler
- § 37-543. Offenses Relating to Fish; Exceptions; Rules and Regulations; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-544. Spear Fishing; Commission; Powers
- § 37-545. Fish; Privately Owned Pond; Removal By Owner; Commercial Fishing Permits; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-546. Offenses Relating to Baitfish; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-547. Wildlife; Legislative Intent
- § 37-548. Wildlife; Prohibited Acts; Violation; Penalty; Release, Importation, Commercial Exploitation, and Exportation Permits; Fees; Commission; Powers and Duties
- § 37-549. Fish, Mollusks, Reptiles, Crustaceans, and Amphibians; Permitted Acts
- § 37-550. Wildlife; Shipment In Interstate Commerce; When Permitted
- § 37-551. Fish Protection; Irrigation Waters; Screens; Duty of Commission
- § 37-552. Fish Screens; Notice; Construction; Cost; Neglect; Liability; Liquidated Damages; Penalty
- § 37-553. Fishway Through Dam; Obligation of Owner; Commission; Powers and Duties; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-554. Explosives Or Poison; Use In Waters Prohibited; Penalties; Exceptions; Permit
- § 37-555. Waters of State; Pollution Prohibited; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-556. Waters of State; Pollution; Carcasses; Prohibitions; Penalty
- § 37-557. Hatching Boxes and Nursery Ponds; Disturbing Prohibited; Exception; Violation; Penalty
- § 37-558. Draining Harmful Matter Into Waters Stocked By Commission Prohibited; Penalty
- § 37-559. Destruction of Predators; Permit Required; When
- § 37-560. Deer, Antelope, Or Elk Causing Damage to Property; Removal; Disposition of Carcass
- § 37-561. Predatory Animals; Explosive Traps; Poison Gas; Lawful Use; Exceptions; Posting of Signs
- § 37-562. Beaver Or Muskrat; Destruction Authorized, When; Reports; Fees
- § 37-563. Nuisance Birds; Commission; Powers
- § 37-564. Interference With Person Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing
- § 37-565. Interference With Person Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing; Injunction
- § 37-566. Interference With Person Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing; Affirmative Defense
- § 37-567. Interference With Person Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing; Aiding Or Assisting Prohibited
- § 37-568. Interference With Person Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing; Prohibited Acts
- § 37-569. Sections; How Construed
- § 37-570. Interference With Person Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing; Violation; Penalty; Use of Aircraft, Vessel, Or Vehicle; Destruction of Property; Liability