50 2022 Annual Report
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R e s o u r c e s
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is funded mainly by user pay, which includes
revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing permits and stamps, sale of state park entry
permits, and fees for camping, lodging and activities in Nebraska's state parks and recreation
areas. In 2022, approximately 89% of the agency revenues were generated through user pay
and federal reimbursement, and approximately 11% came from the State General Fund.
Aside from the General Fund, 16 specific funds have been established for agency use. All
funds are subject to budgetary authority provided by the Legislature and the governor. These
funds include: Game Cash Fund, Park Cash Fund, Habitat Cash Fund, Federal Funds, Fort
Atkinson National Park Service Federal Fund, Nebraska Outdoor Recreational Development
Act Fund, Recreational Trails Federal Fund, Aquatic Habitat Fund, Wildlife Conservation Fund,
Game Law Investigation Fund, Cowboy Trail Fund, Wildlife Education Fund, Hunters Helping
the Hungry Fund, Nebraska Snowmobile Trail Fund, State Park Improvement and Maintenance
Fund, and Game and Parks Capital Maintenance Fund. Many of these funds are restricted,
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