Fur harvest permits – The decrease in permits
sold is reflective of the low prices being paid for
pelts.
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
option quite attractive for those individuals 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
continues to improve as well as population
levels, with strong snow goose hunting early in
the year and excellent fall seasons.
Fishing and park permits – These are
largely driven by the weather. Unusually mild
temperatures in 2015 resulted in people
purchasing more permits and getting outdoors
earlier than normal.
60 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2015 Annual Report
