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Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-007 - Wastes

Current through June 17, 2024
Under the authority of and in compliance with section 37309,
				  37-1246 and 37-1268, R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations in regard to wastes
				  rules are prescribed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and are effective
				  following enactment by the Game and Parks Commission, approval by the Attorney
				  General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing with the
				  Secretary of State.
007.01 In order to
				protect the safety and health of the boating and water-using public and to
				promote uniformity of laws, every vessel with an installed operable toilet must
				have an operable U.S. Coast Guard certified marine sanitation device (MSD)
				attached to the toilet. Such vessels under 65 feet in length must be equipped
				with one of the following MSD's:
Type I, Type II or Type III, such vessels over 65 feet = Type
				  II or Type III as described by the code of Federal Regulations 33, Part 15 9,
				  Subpart A, Definitions Q, R and S.
All of the above devices, which are equipped with a "Y-Valve"
				  must be secured in the closed position while operating on Nebraska waters by
				  the use of padlock, heavy tape, non-releasable wire-tie or the removal of the
				  valve handle so the valve can't be used either accidentally or intentionally
				  with the owner/operator's knowledge.; No wastes or container of such wastes
				  shall be placed, left or discharged in or near any waters of this
				  state.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-008 - Emergency Closure

Current through June 17, 2024
Under the authority of and in compliance with sections 37309,
				  37-1266 and 37-1268, R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations in regard to
				  emergency closure rules are prescribed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
				  and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
008.01 Whenever safety requirements for
				persons or property demand immediate action and attention, the Commission may
				close for any necessary period, bodies of water or portions thereof to any or
				all forms of boating and, by placement of notices on land or water, indicate
				such closure to the public.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-009 - Motorboat Operators

Current through June 17, 2024
Under the authority of and in compliance with sections 37308,
				  37-1208, 37-1266, and 37-1268, R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations in regard
				  to motorboat operator rules are prescribed by Nebraska Game and Parks
				  Commission and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks
				  Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days
				  have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State.
009.01 Children under fourteen shall not
				operate motorboats of any class whether accompanied by an adult or not. Owner
				of motorboats shall at all times be held responsible that children under
				fourteen shall not operate a motorboat owned by them.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-010 - Swimmers

Current through June 17, 2024
Under the authority of and in compliance with sections 37308,
				  37-1266, and 37-1268, R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations in regard to
				  swimming rules are prescribed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and are
				  effective following enactment by the Game and Parks Commission, approval by the
				  Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing
				  with the Secretary of State.
010.01
				Swimmers shall not swim or bathe in any marinas or within twenty yards of
				launching, mooring, or docking areas.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-011 - Unsafe Operation

Current through June 17, 2024
Under the authority of and in compliance with sections 37308,
				  37-608, 37-1260 and 37-1268, R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations in regard
				  to unsafe operation rules are prescribed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
				  and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
011.01 If any conservation officer or deputy
				conservation officer of this state and its subdivisions observes a boat being
				used without sufficient life saving or fire fighting devices or in an
				overloaded or other unsafe condition as defined in the laws and regulations of
				the State of Nebraska and in his judgement such use creates an especially
				hazardous condition he may direct the operator to take whatever immediate and
				reasonable steps would be necessary for the safety of those aboard the vessel,
				including directing the operator to return to the mooring and to remain there
				until the situation creating the hazard is corrected or ended.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-014 - Races and Exhibitions

Current through June 17, 2024
Under authority of and in compliance with sections
				  37-1201
				  through
				  37-1273,
				  R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations are prescribed by the Nebraska Game and
				  Parks Commission and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks
				  Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days
				  have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State.
014.01 Regattas, motorboat or other boat
				races, marine parades tournaments or exhibitions are prohibited without written
				permission of the Commission. Such permission shall be in the form of a permit
				issued only following review of a written request received at the Commission's
				central offices not later than thirty (3 0) days prior to the requested
				activity.
014.02 All motorboats or
				other watercraft participating in any such permitted activity shall comply with
				equipment standards established elsewhere herein.
014.03 No person shall operate or cause to be
				operated any motorboat or other watercraft while under the influence of
				alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates or other drugs, nor shall any operator permit
				on board his craft an observer under such influence.
014.04 Permittees shall be solely responsible
				for insuring the public safety and the safety of the participants within the
				confines of the permitted premises. Such responsibility shall include, but not
				be limited to, maintaining race course security and integrity; providing for
				sufficient personnel to function as course marshals; providing for sufficient
				area surrounding the race course free of spectators and other unauthorized
				persons; and providing for sufficient emergency medical personnel and equipment
				to handle accident or disaster victims. Plans for insuring the public safety
				shall be approved by the Commission prior to issuance of a permit.
014.05 The location of the permitted premises
				shall be designated by the Commission or it's authorized
				representative.
014.06 The
				Commission may include in any permit such terms and conditions as may be deemed
				necessary to insure the safe and orderly conduct of the permitted activity and
				to further insure the adequate protection of the resource.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-015 - Special Rules and Regulations for Non-Public Lake Associations

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									37-1266. For purposes of these
				  regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in
				  Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used.
015.01 These special rules and regulations
				governing operation of vessels, including water-skiing and other related
				activities, on waters administratively controlled by nonpublic lake
				associations, are adopted under authority of section Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									37-1266.
015.01A Definitions: The following
				definitions shall apply as used throughout these rules and regulations.
015.01A1 Non-public lake association shall
				mean an organization of lakeside residents with administrative control over
				non-public waters of this state.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-016 - Special Rules and Regulations for Subdivisions of this State

Current through June 17, 2024
016.01 These special rules and regulations
				governing operation of vessels, including water-skiing and other related
				activities, on waters administratively controlled by subdivisions of this State
				are adopted under authority of sections
				37-1265
				and
				37-1266,
				R.R.S. 1993. They are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks
				Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor and when five days
				have elapsed after filing with the Secretary of State.
016.01A City lake - Phelps County, City of
				Holdrege
016.01A1 The maximum speed of any
				watercraft shall be 5 miles per hour (mph)/no wake.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-017 - Boating Safety Education

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-1241.01
				  through
				  37-1241.08.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
017.01 It shall be unlawful to fail to
				immediately show upon demand to any officer or person whose duty it is to
				enforce the State Boat Act satisfactory proof of completion of a boating safety
				course as provided in Nebraska State Statute
				37-1241.06.
017.02 No person shall permit or knowingly
				authorize the operation of any motorboat contrary to Nebraska State Statute
				37-1241.06.
017.03 The Commission shall administer the
				boater education program.
017.03A Boater
				Education certificates of successful completion shall be issued by the
				Commission to persons who have completed an accredited training program
				approved by the Commission.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-018 - Underwater activities

Current through June 17, 2024
Under authority of and in compliance with sections
				  37-1264
				  and
				  37-1266,
				  R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations are prescribed by the Nebraska Game and
				  Parks Commission and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks
				  Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days
				  have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State. Definitions
018.01 Definitions
018.01A SCUBA Diving is defined as swimming
				with the aid of a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (airtank) and
				shall not apply to snorkeling.
018.01B A Diver Down flag is defined as a
				flag at least twelve (12) inches in height and at least twelve (12) in width
				with a red background and a white diagonal stripe that is one-fifth the width
				of the flag.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 3 - Boating Regulations › Section 163-3-019 - Non-Resident Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-304,
				  37-215.01,
				  37-524,
				  37-524.02,
				  37-524.03,
				  37-548,
				  37-1214,
				  37-1266
				  and
				  84-907.09.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
019.01 It shall be unlawful:
019.01A for any owner or operator of a
				motorboat not registered in the state of Nebraska to launch into border waters
				from this state without first purchasing or displaying a valid Aquatic Invasive
				Species Stamp issued by the Commission.
019.01B for any owner or operator of a
				motorboat not registered in the state of Nebraska to operate or launch on any
				inland waters of the state without first purchasing or displaying a valid
				Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp issued by the Commission.
019.01C for owners or operators of a
				motorboat utilizing a Temporary Aquatic Invasive Species Stamps purchased
				online to fail to fill out and show upon demand the Temporary Internet Aquatic
				Invasive Species Stamp. This temporary permit will be valid for fifteen (15)
				days from the date of purchase printed on the temporary stamp.
019.01D upon receipt of the Aquatic Invasive
				Species Stamp, to fail to permanently affix the stamp on the starboard and
				rearward side of the motorboat, on the outside of the hull above the water
				line.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-002 - Wild Turkey

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-314,
				  37-404,
				  37-414,
				  37-447,
				  37-457,
				  37-502,
				  37-508,
				  37-527,
				  37-534,
				  37-701.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used.
For season dates, bag limits, permits authorized, shooting
				  and hunting areas, see Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Order C02 on the
				  Commission's website: outdoornebraska.gov.
002.01 Application Periods, Methods of Take,
				Youth Eligibility.
002.01A Spring
002.01A1 Permit Application Periods: The
				second Monday in January at 1 p.m. CST until the end of the season.
002.01A2 Persons with this permit may hunt
				with weapons legally prescribed for archery turkey hunting (
				001.01B3) during
				the dates shown in (Commission Orders) C
				02.01A and with
				weapons legally prescribed for shotgun turkey hunting (
				001.01B2) during
				the dates shown in (Commission Orders) C
				02.01C.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-003 - Antelope, Deer, Elk

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-304,
				  37-308,
				  37-308.01,
				  37-314,
				  37-315, 37317,
				  37-404,
				  37-406,
				  37-409,
				  37-447,
				  37-449,
				  37-450,
				  37-452,
				  37-453,
				  37-455,
				  37-455.01, 37456,
				  37-456.01,
				  37-529,
				  37-701,
				  37-706,
				  37-708. For purposes of these
				  regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in
				  Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used.
For season dates, bag limits, and hunting zones, see Nebraska
				  Game and Parks Commission Order C03 on the Commission's website:
				  outdoornebraska.gov.
003.01 Weapons
				Allowed
003.01A Firearm, muzzleloader, and
				archery equipment as specified in
				001.01B2 and
				001.01B3 for
				Antelope Firearm, Deer Firearm, Youth Deer, Landowner Deer, Special Landowner
				Deer Season, Statewide Whitetail Buck, River Antlerless, Mule Deer Conservation
				Area, and Elk permits as described in Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Order
				C03, Sections C
				03.02, C
				03.05, C
				03.08, C
				03.09, C
				03.10, C
				03.11G, C
				03.11H, and C
				03.12, respectively. Season-specific
				weapon restrictions also apply; see Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Order
				C03, Sections C
				03.05C, C
				03.08A, C
				03.09A, C
				03.10A, C
				03.11G1, C
				03.11H, and C
				03.12A2.
003.01B Archery equipment as specified in
				001.01B2 and
				001.01B3 for
				Antelope Archery and Deer Archery as described in Nebraska Game and Parks
				Commission Order C03, Sections C
				03.03 and C
				03.06, respectively.
003.01C Muzzleloading equipment as specified
				in
				001.01B2 and
				001.01B3 for
				Antelope Muzzleloader and Deer Muzzleloader, as described in Nebraska Game and
				Parks Commission Order C03 , Sections C
				03.04 and C
				03.07, respectively.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-005 - Game Birds (not including turkey, coots and migratory waterfowl), Furbearers, and Cottontail Rabbit

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-314,
				  37-315,
				  37-502,
				  37-701. For purposes of these
				  regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in
				  Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used.
For season dates, bag limits, possession limits, open areas
				  and shooting hours see Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Order C05, Game Birds
				  (not including turkey, coots and migratory waterfowl), Furbearers, Cottontail
				  Rabbit and Squirrels on the Commission's website: outdoornebraska.gov.
005.01 Grouse (Greater prairie-chicken and
				Sharp-tailed are the only species allowed to be hunted.
005.01A Special Permit Eligibility: Persons
				who have been issued a valid Nebraska small game hunting permit are eligible to
				apply for a special permit. Residents 12 through 15 years of age who have
				successfully completed a state-certified Hunter Education course, as well as
				persons who may legally hunt small game in the State of Nebraska without a
				valid small game hunting permit, are also eligible to apply.
005.01B Application Period and Procedure:
				Permits valid for the current calendar year may be applied for no sooner than
				July 15 of that year. Permits will be distributed to eligible applicants on a
				first-come, first-served basis, with permit requests accepted at the Lincoln
				Game and Parks office by mail, phone, or over-the-counter. Permit requests must
				include the applicant's name, address, and valid small game hunting permit
				number (or, for residents 12 through 15 years of age, their Hunter Education
				Certificate number). Persons who may legally hunt small game in the State of
				Nebraska without a valid small game hunting permit may provide documentation of
				such status with their application in lieu of a permit number.
005.01C Tagging: It shall be unlawful to fail
				or neglect to tag a grouse taken in the East Zone immediately after killing,
				with the tag furnished by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, or to
				transport or possess any grouse taken in the East Zone unless the tag is
				attached to the carcass.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-006 - Coots, Ducks, Geese, Crow

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-314,
				  37-315,
				  37-405,
				  37-411,
				  37-428,
				  37-501,
				  37-508,
				  37-536,
				  37-563,
				  37-701.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
For rules regarding season dates, bag limits, hunting zones,
				  and Conservation Orders, see Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Order
C06
on the Commission's website:
				  outdoornebraska.gov.
006.01 Youth
				Waterfowl Hunting Season
Eligibility: Youth 15 years of age or younger. Youth ages 12
				  through 15 must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. Youth younger
				  than 12 must be accompanied by an adult at least 19 years old who possesses a
				  valid Nebraska Small Game Permit. In neither case, the adult will not be
				  allowed to shoot ducks, geese, mergansers or coots.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-007 - Nuisance Birds

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with 37-301, 37-563, R.R.S.
				  1998, 37-314, 37-504, 37-540, R.R.S. 1999. For purposes of these regulations,
				  unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in Chapter 37,
				  sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used. These regulations are
				  effective following enactment by the Commission, approval by the Attorney
				  General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing with the
				  Secretary of State.
007.01 A nuisance
				bird shall include any bird or group of birds as listed in
007.02
causing depredation or threatening
				depredation.
007.02 Nuisance birds
				shall include grackles, magpies, blackbirds, crows, cowbirds, and great-horned
				owls.
007.03 A fee-exempt permit to
				possess, take, or control those birds as listed in
007.02
may be issued when a complaint is received that
				these birds are found committing or about to commit depredation or predation
				upon ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or
				when concentrated in such numbers or manner as to constitute a health hazard or
				nuisance. The permit shall designate the bird or birds to be controlled,
				location where control will be allowed, and methods of control to be employed
				as specified by the Commission staff.
007.04 General Regulations
It shall be lawful:
007.04A for any person to possess, take or
				control or attempt to take, possess, or control any depredating birds covered
				in these regulations provided a permit has been issued by the Commission
				specifying the circumstances under which control is to be permitted and the
				control methods which may be employed with the following exception:
007.04A1 crows may be taken during the
				prescribed hunting seasons with a regular small game hunting permit,
				and;
007.04A2 None of the birds
				taken or possessed including the plumage or parts thereof of such birds taken
				under the authority of either a depredation or small game hunting permit may be
				bought, sold or bartered.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-009 - Falconry

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-314,
				  37-477,
				  37-497,
				  37-498,
				  37-701,
				  37-801
				  through
				  37-810. For
				  purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
009.01 APPLICATION
A permit to take and possess raptors shall not be issued
				  until a written application for a permit on forms provided by the Commission is
				  received along with the required fee. Renewal of permits will depend on the
				  condition that all reports required to be completed by a permittee have been
				  submitted in accord with Commission regulations and State Law. Raptors taken or
				  held under a falconry permit may only be trained for, and used in falconry.
				  General or Master Falconers may use their birds in conservation education
				  programs.
009.02 SPECIAL
				RAPTOR TRAINING SEASON
009.02A Open from
				January 1 through December 31.
009.02B Game birds or game animals hunted or
				used in training, must be legally obtained from a licensed nonresident breeder
				or Captive Wildlife permittee. Game birds or game animals may be hunted during
				prescribed hunting seasons.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-010 - Nongame Species in Need of Conservation

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-314,
				  37-4,105,
				  37-4,106,
				  37-546
				  through
				  37-549,
				  37-701,
				  and
				  37-801
				  through
				  37-810. For
				  purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
010.01 Mammals
White-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
Black-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
010.01A
				Jackrabbit Hunting Seasons
010.01A1 Open
				Season: September 1 through the last day in February.
010.01A2 Area Open: That area of Nebraska
				lying west of line extending from the South Dakota-Nebraska border south along
				U.S. Highway 81 to the Nebraska-Kansas border, except Federal or State
				Sanctuaries, unless otherwise authorized.
010.01A3 Hours Open Each Day: 30 minutes
				before sunrise to sunset.
010.01A4
				Daily Bag Limit: Four (4).
010.01A5
				Possession limit at any time during or after the fourth day: Sixteen
				(16).
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-011 - Nontoxic Shot

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301
				  through
				  37-315,
				  37-317,
				  37-701.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
011.01 It shall be unlawful, while taking
				waterfowl, to use or possess shotgun shells or shotgun ammunition loaded with
				or containing shot with other than shot approved by the Director of the United
				States Fish and Wildlife Service or an authorized representative under 50 Code
				of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 20 and as specified in 50 CFR Part
				20.
011.02 It shall be unlawful,
				while taking any game bird or game animal on any state or federally owned or
				controlled areas managed primarily for waterfowl and designated by the
				Commission and posted as nontoxic shot areas for all hunting, to use or possess
				shotgun shells or shotgun ammunition loaded with or containing shot with other
				than shot approved by the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
				Service or an authorized representative under 50 Code of Federal Regulations
				(CFR) Part 20, and as specified in 50 CFR Part 20
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-013 - Roadkill Deer, Antelope, or elk and the Possession and Sale of Game Animals and Upland Game Birds

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with 37-301, 37-448, 37-505,
				  R.R.S. 1998, 37-314, 37-452, 37-482.01, R.R.S. 1999, 37-447, R.R.S. 2003,
				  37-530, R.R.S. 2004. For purposes of these regulations, unless context
				  otherwise requires, the definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through
				  247 of the Game Law, are used. These regulations are effective following
				  enactment by the Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and
				  when five days have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State.
013.01 Rules related to allowing Nebraska
				residents to possess deer, antelope, or elk that are killed on a roadway by a
				vehicle and to possess and sell game animals and upland game birds
013.01A The following conditions shall apply
				to a Nebraska resident being allowed to take possession of a roadkill deer,
				antelope, or elk.
013.01A1 First choice -
				Individual involved in the accident.
013.01A2 Second choice - Public
				institution.
013.01A3 Third choice
				- Non-profit organization.
013.01A4
				Fourth choice - Other individuals.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-014 - Mountain Sheep

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-303,
				  37-314,
				  37-308,
				  37-308.01,
				  37-317,
				  37-404,
				  37-426,
				  37-427,
				  37-451,
				  37-452,
				  37-505.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used.
Unless otherwise specified, mountain sheep are defined as
				  bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) wherever referenced in Title 163, Chapter 4 of
				  the Nebraska Administrative Code.
For season dates, year and permits authorized, permit bag
				  limit, shooting hours, and open areas see Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
				  Order
C14
, Mountain Sheep, on the Commission's
				  website:
outdoornebraska.gov.
014.01 Application for Lottery Permits
014.01A Applications shall be accepted from
				Nebraska Residents only, from the third Monday in April beginning at 1 p.m. CST
				through the first Friday in August (receipt date at Game and Parks Commission
				office in Lincoln) during years when a lottery sheep permit is authorized (
				Commission Order
C 14.02
). All valid applications
				accompanied by the required fee (Chapter 1, Section 006; Administration
				Regulations) shall be considered equally in a drawing. It is unlawful to submit
				more than one application per calendar year for a lottery sheep permit. If more
				than one such application is submitted by or for any person, all of his/her
				applications shall be excluded from the drawing and accompanying lottery fees
				shall be forfeited.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-015 - Game Breeding and Controlled Shooting Areas

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-314,
				  37-426,
				  37-484
				  through
				  37-496.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
015.01 Documentation
015.01A The applicant must provide proof with
				the application that he or she controls, by ownership or lease, the land upon
				which the Controlled Shooting Area will be operated. If the land is leased, a
				copy of the lease must be submitted; the lease must be valid for a period
				extending at least five (5) years beyond the date of original application for
				lands included and the lease must stipulate that the landowner specifically
				gives permission to the applicant to operate a Controlled Shooting Area, and
				the lease must be accompanied by documents that verify that the lessor owns the
				land.
015.01A1 A commercial game breeding and
				controlled shooting area shall be defined as one which offers goods or services
				to clients for a fee or in trade, thereby generating income and/or
				profit.
015.01A2 A non-commercial
				game breeding and controlled shooting area shall be defined as one which offers
				goods or services to family, friends, or clients free of charge.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-016 - Captive Propagation of Raptors

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-314,
				  37-477,
				  37-497
				  through
				  37-4,103,
				  37-801
				  through
				  37-810. For
				  purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission,
				  approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed
				  since filing with the Secretary of State.
016.01 DEFINITIONS
016.01A Captive-bred - refers to raptors that
				are hatched in captivity from parents that mated or otherwise transferred
				gametes in captivity.
016.01B
				Captivity, captive propagation, or propagation - means to hold live raptors in
				a controlled environment that is intensively manipulated by humans for the
				purpose of producing raptors of selected species and that has boundaries
				designed to prevent raptors, eggs, or gametes of the selected species from
				entering or leaving the controlled environment.
016.01C Wild-produced - refers to raptors
				that hatched in the wild from parents that mated in the wild.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-017 - Creation and Administration of Natural Areas Register

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with 37-301, 37-714 through
				  37-721, 37-801 through 37-810, R.R.S. 1998. For purposes of these regulations,
				  unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in Chapter 37,
				  sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used. These regulations are
				  effective following enactment by the Commission, approval by the Attorney
				  General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing with the
				  Secretary of State.
017.01 DEFINITIONS
017.01A Registration - the voluntary
				commitment, without affecting a landowner's property rights or use of the land,
				for protection of specific natural heritage resources, and for inclusion of the
				area on the register.
017.01B
				Landowner - any individual(s) or land managing agency(s) who holds a real
				property right(s).
017.01C Natural
				heritage features (resources) - exemplary or rare plant community types;
				habitat supporting rare, threatened, endangered or special concern plant and
				animal species or seasonal concentrations of birds or other animals; relict
				flora or fauna.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-018 - General Regulations Governing Administration and Use Of Property

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301
				  through
				  37-314,
				  37-308.01,
				  37-317,
				  37-330,
				  37-336,
				  37-412,
				  37-483,
				  37-536,
				  37-701,
				  60-6, 190,
				  60-680. For purposes of these
				  regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in
				  Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used.
018.01 Camping Regulations for State Wildlife
				Management Areas
018.01A For purposes of these
				regulations, camping is defined as temporary lodging out-of-doors for hunting,
				fishing, or other outdoor activity, and presupposes the occupancy of a shelter
				designed for such purposes, such as a sleeping bag, tent, trailer, or other
				vehicle modified for such use. Camping equipment may not exceed 8' width and
				40' length.
018.01B Camping is
				permitted on State Wildlife Management Areas, except where restricted by
				posting with appropriate signs, or where restricted by special area
				regulations.
018.01C Group type
				camping by youth groups, civic groups, clubs, organizations, and other similar
				groups, is authorized by written permission only.
018.01D Camping on State Wildlife Management
				Areas is permitted for a maximum of fourteen consecutive days within any thirty
				day period unless otherwise posted or restricted.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-019 - Area-Specific Regulations

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-303
				  through
				  37-310,
				  37-312
				  through
				  37-314,
				  37-317,
				  37-330,
				  37-336,
				  37-447,
				  37-701,
				  37-703
				  through
				  37-709,
				  60-677,
				  60-678,
				  60-680.
				  For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the
				  definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are
				  used.
Legal descriptions of areas referenced in this section are
				  provided in Appendix A, unless otherwise noted.
019.01 Lake Babcock Waterfowl Refuge
019.01A Lake Babcock, Lake North and
				adjoining lands in Platte County, Nebraska, are hereby designated and
				established as a refuge, within, on and over the specific area posted or to be
				posted.
019.01B All hunting is
				hereby prohibited within such posted area.
019.01C The operation of all vessels is
				hereby prohibited upon the waters of the refuge during the open waterfowl
				season, except that portion of the refuge known as Lake North where vessels may
				be operated at any time during the year for the purpose of pleasure or
				fishing.
019.01D Representatives of
				the Loup River Public Power District may operate a vessel in any of the posted
				waters at any time for essential maintenance or operation of the
				reservoir.
019.01E The Platte
				Valley Bowmen Archery Club is hereby granted permission to establish and
				operate a field archery range in the N ½, NW ¼ of Section 36,
				T18N, R1W, Platte County, Nebraska.
019.01F Fish may be taken by any otherwise
				legal means during the entire year in Lake North, but shall be prohibited in
				Lake Babcock during an open waterfowl season.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 4 - Wildlife Regulations › Section 163-4-037 - Mountain Lions

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301,
				  37-304,
				  37-308,
				  37-308.01,
				  37-314,
				  37-228,
				  37-404,
				  37-405,
				  37-411,
				  37-426,
				  37-452,
				  37-473,
				  37-613. For purposes of these
				  regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in
				  Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used.
037.01 Management Unit Boundaries: Federal
				and state sanctuaries and refuges are closed, unless otherwise authorized.
037.01A Pine Ridge
Those parts of Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, and Sioux
				  counties north of the Niobrara River and west of NE Hwy. 27.
037.01B Niobrara
Those parts of Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha, Rock, and Sheridan
				  counties included within a line commencing with NE Hwy 27 and the
				  Nebraska-South Dakota state line; south to 448 Trail; east to 423 Trail; south
				  and east to Anderson Road; east and north to Fawn Lake Road; east to Clifford
				  Creek Road; east to NE Hwy 61; north to the Snake River; east to Merritt
				  Reservoir State Recreation Area boundary; south to Snake River Road; south and
				  east to NE Hwy 97; south to Kennedy Road; east to NE Spur 16B; north and east
				  to U.S. Hwy 83; south to West Wood Lake Road; east to U.S. Hwy 20; east to NE
				  Hwy 137; north to the Nebraska-South Dakota state line.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION › Title 163 - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission › Chapter 5 - State Parks Regulations › Section 163-5-001 - General regulations governing the administration and use of state park property

Current through June 17, 2024
The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and
				  Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat.
				  §§
									37-301
				  through
				  37-313,
				  37-337
				  through
				  37-352,
				  37-434
				  through
				  37-446,
				  37-1001 through
				  37-1015,
				  37-1264
				  and
				  37-1266,
				  60-314 and
				  60-3,105,
				  60-680,
				  60-6,190,
				  60-6,334,
				  and
				  60-6,353
				  through
				  60-6,362.
				  Rules and regulations are adopted and promulgated to govern the administration,
				  use, maintenance and protection of all state parks, state historical parks,
				  state recreation areas and state recreation trails under the ownership or
				  control of said Commission. For purposes of these regulations, unless context
				  othenA/ise requires, the definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through
				  247 of the Game Law, are used.
The rules and regulations contained in this section shall
				  apply to all persons entering, using, residing in, visiting or who are
				  otherwise within the boundaries of any state owned or controlled park,
				  historical park, recreation area or recreation trail administered by the
				  Commission. The special regulations contained in this section also apply to all
				  persons entering, using, residing in or visiting the areas for which such
				  special regulations are adopted.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to all regulations
				  contained in this section.
(a)
				Commission shall mean the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
(b) Director shall mean the Director of the
				Game and Parks Commission.
(c) Park
				Superintendent shall mean any official in charge of a park area, or his
				authorized representative.
(d) Law
				Enforcement Officer shall mean any duly constituted and credentialed law
				enforcement officer, local, state or federal, including but not limited to
				Commission Conservation Officers.
(e) Park Area shall mean all state owned or
				controlled parks, historical parks, recreation areas, and recreation trails
				administered by the Commission.
001.01 Abandoned Property
001.01A Abandonment of any vehicle or other
				personal property is prohibited and such property may be impounded by the Park
				Superintendent or Law Enforcement Officer.
001.01B Leaving any vehicle or other personal
				property unattended for longer than 24 hours, without prior permission of the
				Park Superintendent is prohibited and any property so left may be impounded by
				the Park Superintendent or Law Enforcement Officer. In the event unattended
				property interferes with the safe or orderly management of the park area, it
				may be impounded by the Park Superintendent or Law Enforcement Officer at any
				time, and such property shall be impounded at the expense of the
				owner.