56 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2014 Annual Report
Fur harvest permits – The decrease in
permits sold is reflective of the lower price
paid for pelts compared to the past several
years.
Veteran and senior hunting/fishing
combination permits –
The increase in sales is reflective of an aging
Baby Boomer population and expansion of qualifying veterans.
The annual $5 fee for hunting (except big game) and fishing
privileges, to include all state stamps (a $64 value) makes this
permit attractive for individuals age 69 and older (or 64 and older if
a qualifying veteran).
Migratory waterfowl stamps – The likely
reason for increased sales of this required
stamp is that conditions for waterfowl
hunting were good to excellent in many areas
of the state, and fall flight forecasts for both
ducks and geese were at or near record
levels.
Fishing permits – We saw increases
in sales of nonresident fishing permits,
especially one-day permits. If the bulk of the
nonresident one-day fishing permits were
sold to Coloradoans, relatively full reservoirs
in southwest Nebraska and quality fishing
could have attracted more trips to Nebraska.
A relatively mild summer and agency
promotions could have also contributed. If nonresidents from states
outside of Colorado were responsible for the increase, relatively
cheap gas prices and a willingness to travel
could have been involved.
Park permits – The slight increase in park
permits sales can be attributed to stable
weather conditions, new programming/events,
and increased marketing of our park areas.
