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• shooting from any public highway, road or bridge, including the traveled surface and
the right-of-way, whether on foot or from a vehicle.
• attempting to shoot any bird, fish or other animal from an aircraft.
GAME VIOLATIONS
Fines and penalties can range depending on the severity of the violation and
the species involved. Liquidated damages may be assessed and are set by the
Nebraska Legislature as replacement costs or the monetary value placed on
wildlife taken illegally. Liquidated damages can apply to each animal taken
illegally. For an overview of the laws and regulations, visit OutdoorNebraska.
gov. To report a game violation, call Nebraska Wildlife Crimestoppers toll free at 800-742-
7627, use the new online report form at OutdoorNebraska.gov/wildlifecrimestoppers/ or
scan the QR code here. See a list of conservation officers on page 20.
INVASIVE SPECIES
Invasive species are plants,
animals or pathogens that are
non-native to an ecosystem.
They cause harm to the economy,
environment or human health.
They interfere with recreation
opportunities and affect
wildlife. They impact wildlife by
significantly reducing desirable
wildlife forage, altering thermal
and escape cover, affecting water
availability for wildlife, and
reducing vegetation biodiversity
necessary for wildlife survival.
• Before leaving home or camp, inspect and remove all plant parts, animals, mud and
other debris from gear, pets and vehicles. Dispose of the debris on site. Do the same
before leaving your hunting site.
• Only burn locally sourced firewood to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.
For more information, contact Allison Zach, Nebraska Invasive Species Program Coordinator
at invasives@unl.edu or visit neinvasives.com.
Invasive phragmites on the shore of Bear Creek Lake
Wildlife Management Area in Gage County.
TURKEY BROOD SURVEY
Each July and August, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission collects statewide
information on turkey broods and turkey populations. The public is encouraged to
help collect this information that is essential for sound turkey management. Visit
OutdoorNebraska.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/wildlife-surveys/turkey-brood-
survey/ for details.
