Nebraska
The expansive Sandhills, accessible over-the-counter archery mule deer, and Platte River waterfowl flyways.
Nebraska Regulatory Agency
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) manages fish, wildlife, state parks, and outdoor recreation resources across Nebraska's Sandhills, river valleys, and agricultural prairies.
Nebraska offers accessible over-the-counter archery deer permits, Sandhills mule deer, river corridor whitetail, Merriam's turkey, and upland bird hunting.
policyMission
Stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, park and outdoor recreation resources in the best long-term interests of the people and those resources.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game permits
- Manages Open Fields and Waters (OFW) walk-in public access on private lands
- Establishes annual deer, turkey, upland game, and waterfowl hunting seasons
- Executes habitat restoration projects, big game monitoring, and youth hunter programs
- Enforces state wildlife and park regulations through Conservation Officers
starCore Values
- Stewardship: Managing wildlife and state park resources responsibly.
- Public Access: Expanding sportspeople access through Open Fields and Waters.
- Professionalism: Serving Nebraska citizens and visiting hunters with dedication.