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• communicating the location of any game animal or game bird by radio or other
electronic device to or from any aircraft, vessel, vehicle, snowmobile or other
conveyance one day before or during the open season.
• having or carrying any shotgun having shells in either the chamber, receiver or
magazine in or on any vehicle on any public roadway.
• 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.
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.
