Please visit our press room to view our archive of news releases about events, projects, hunting outlooks, fish stockings and more.
Other resources published by the Commission include:
Game and Parks at a Glance
Learn about our mission, structure, funding sources and about the economic impact of outdoor recreation in this brief overview.
View 2021 Information Guide
Annual report
Each year, the Commission publishes an annual report highlighting major accomplishments from the preceding year. A digital version of the report is available to the public.
View 2021 annual report
Focus on the Future
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s strategic plan, Focus on the Future, details long-term plans for ensuring the future of Nebraska’s wildlife and wild places.
View Focus on the Future
Agency plans
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission strives to be proactive for the future, creating short- and long-term plans to guide its actions. Learn more about the recent plans that have been created for the agency.
Parks and land management
View Dead Timber SRA Redevelopment Plan
View Fort Robinson Trails Plan
View Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala Master Plan
View Fort Robinson State Park Management Plan
View Fort Atkinson Tactical Plan
View Salt Valley Lakes Development Plan
View NGPC Guidelines for Accelerated Project Delivery
View Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Education
Fisheries and wildlife
View Berggren Plan for Pheasants
View Bighorn Sheep Management Plan
View River Otter Management Plan
View Cool Water Stream Management Plan
R3
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Guidance Document
The American Rescue Plan Act Guidance Document includes details on the funds appropriated to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for identified wastewater treatment projects in critical need of attention.
Regulations
A comprehensive list of rules, regulations and orders pertaining to hunting, fishing, parks and more, as well as to orders and regulations being considered by the Commission, is available on the regulations page of the website.
View regulations
Guides
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission publishes a variety of hunting guides, which include useful information including season dates, bag limits, identification tips and much more. Visit our guides page for a full list of available guides, as well as to view them online.
View guides
Public Access Atlas
Published annually, this resource is a consolidated atlas of lands available for public hunting and fishing in Nebraska. The atlas includes detailed maps, as well as other resources for those seeking places to hunt and fish.
View public access atlas
Water Trails Guide
This guide is designed to give communities they tools they need to develop, maintain, upgrade and promote a successful water trail.
View Water Trails Guide
Natural Playscapes Guide
This guide is designed to give communities they tools they need to develop and build a natural playscape.
View Natural Playscapes Guide
NEBRASKAland
The agency publishes NEBRASKAland magazine 10 times a year. This award-winning magazine includes in-depth stories about hunting, fishing, state parks, Nebraska history and much more, as well as photography showcasing Nebraska’s beauty. A digital copy of the current issue of the magazine is available on the NEBRASKAland website at no charge, as are blogs, feature stories, photo galleries and more.
Visit NEBRASKAland Magazine website
Blogs
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission publishes a variety of blogs, which include useful information on subjects ranging from fishing to conservation.
Economic impact
Outdoor pursuits including hunting, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing have an estimated $2.4 billion annual economic impact in Nebraska. This video details how outdoor pursuits directly and indirectly benefit businesses and communities in Nebraska.
View economic impact video
