16 2019 Annual Report
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Outreach and Education
G O V E R N O R R I C K E T T S D E C L A R E S
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F I S H I N G D A Y I N N E B R A S K A
Sportsmen and sportswomen have contributed greatly to Nebraska's
outdoor heritage. To honor them, Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a
proclamation dedicating Sept. 28, 2019 as National Hunting and
Fishing Day in Nebraska. The signing took place during a special
ceremony and news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol. For
more than four decades, National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day has
recognized America's hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish
and wildlife conservation. NHF Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday
of every September, remains an effective grassroots effort to promote
outdoor sports and conservation. In Nebraska, these ventures are
promoted through the Commission's partnerships that work to pass
along the state's outdoor heritage, providing funding for conservation
efforts. Programs such as mentored youth hunts, family fishing events
and $8 youth permits help pass along the state's outdoor heritage.
Nebraska's 289,000 hunters and anglers support the state's economy
through spending more than $780 million annually while engaged in
their pursuits. In addition, spending supports more than 12,085 jobs in
Nebraska and generates over $81 million in state and local taxes.
Governor's Pine Ridge Turkey Hunt in Sheridan County.
