The Cornhusker State is steeped in prairie history and offers some of the nation’s most unique hunting experiences. Nebraska is home to the Sandhills region, one of the largest remaining tracts of native grassland in the United States. Here, hunters can pursue game species such as pronghorn, mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, and sharp-tailed grouse in this wild landscape. Nebraska is also known for its excellent waterfowl hunting opportunities, particularly in the Platte River Valley. Every year, tens of thousands of ducks and geese migrate through the state, offering hunters a chance to test their wingshooting. For anglers, Nebraska’s many rivers and lakes provide a variety of fishing opportunities. The state’s numerous reservoirs are known for their bass, walleye, and catfish populations, while the North Platte River is a prime destination for trout fishing.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Nebraska, please contact:
Nebraska State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Deb Fischer
Senator
Pete Ricketts
Representative
Don Bacon
Representative
Mike Flood
Representative
Adrian Smith
Nebraska Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Jim Pillen
Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum Leadership
Senator
Bruce Bostelman
News Alerts
Aug 12 2024
Excise Tax on Ammunition Introduced During Special Session in the Cornhusker State
Why it Matters: Excise taxes imposed on firearms and ammunition at the state level...
Jun 24 2024
Nebraska Commissioners Consider Expanding Mountain Lion Hunting Opportunities
Why it Matters: In August of 2023, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)...
Apr 22 2024
More than $37 Million in Conservation Funding Protected in Nebraska as Legislative Session Concludes
Why It Matters: The Nebraska legislative session saw its fair share of legislation that...
Apr 08 2024
Nearly $37 Million in Sportsmen-Generated Conservation Dollars Protected in Nebraska
Why It Matters: Millions of sportsmen-generated dollars have been protected in Nebraska after critical...
Feb 05 2024
Significant Sportsmen-Generated Conservation Dollars At Risk in Nebraska
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies rely on hunters, anglers, and recreational...
Jan 29 2024
CSF Recommends Amendments to Discounted and Free License Bills in Nebraska
Why It Matters: Legislative efforts to offer discounted or no-cost licenses for certain demographics,...
Nov 13 2023
Mountain Lion Hunting Opportunities Expanded in Nebraska
Why It Matters: While some states are attempting to limit or ban hunting mountain...
Jun 12 2023
Victories Secured in the Cornhusker State Despite Gridlock
Why It Matters: Nebraska’s 2023 legislative session provided many challenges as a near session-long...
Feb 13 2023
Action Packed Sessions Continue Across Lower Midwest
Why It Matters: As state legislatures continue to consider a variety of legislation across...
Feb 22 2021
Nebraska: Let the Commission Do Its Job!
Contact: Kent Keene, Senior Coordinator, Lower Midwestern States and Agriculture PolicyAs readers may have...
Feb 08 2021
Nebraskans Should Beware of Proposals to Politicize Wildlife Agency
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorLast week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted...
Jan 11 2021
CSF Supports Proposed Change to Turkey Shot Size Requirements in Nebraska
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorMembers of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission...
Aug 17 2020
Nebraska Legislature Approves Amendments to State Raffle Laws for Non-Profits
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorOn August 11, the Nebraska Legislature voted to...
May 26 2020
Midwest: 2020 Regional Legislative Update
Contacts: Nick Buggia, Upper Midwestern States Manager; Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States Coordinator Since...
Apr 20 2020
Nebraska: A Look into the Cornhusker State’s 2020 Session
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorThe 2020 legislative session in Nebraska’s unicameral legislature...
Mar 09 2020
Nebraska: Sportsmen Policy Priorities Focus of Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation Lunch
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorOn March 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Sep 23 2019
Nebraska: Hunters Prepare for the 2019-2020 Upland Slam
Contact: Kent Keene, Lower Midwestern States CoordinatorFor the second year, the Nebraska Game and...
May 25 2018
Nebraska: CSF and Partners Attend Inaugural National R3 Symposium
By Joel Hodgdon, Central Midwestern States CoordinatorFrom May 21-23, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF)...
Apr 06 2018
Nebraska: Bill to Increase Liquidated Damages for Game Law Violations Advances
By Joel Hodgdon, Central Midwestern States CoordinatorOn April 6, Nebraska LB 1008 passed the...
Mar 08 2018
Nebraska: Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts Annual Sportsmen’s Conference and Wild Game Luncheon
By Joel Hodgdon, Central Midwestern States CoordinatorOn March 6, the Nebraska Sportsmen’s Foundation hosted...
Feb 22 2018
Nebraska: Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum Holds Annual Breakfast in the State Capitol
On February 22, members of the Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum gathered with the state’s...
May 18 2017
Nebraska: Bills to Discourage Game Violations, Conserve Wildlife Habitat, Signed into Law
As the 2017 legislative session winds down in Lincoln, Nebraska, two important pieces of...
Sep 22 2016
Nebraska: Hunters Helping the Hungry Now Accepting Donations
On September 1, Nebraska’s Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program kicked off its 5th...
Feb 26 2015
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Welcomes Two Newest Members
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to welcome the two newest members to...
Apr 02 2014
Nebraska Legislature Upholds Governor’s Veto of An Unjustified Attempt To Ban Mountain Lion Hunting
On April 2, sportsmen-friendly legislators upheld Governor Heineman’s veto of Nebraska L 671, and,...
Mar 31 2014
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Support the Governor in Saving Science-Based Natural Resource Management in NE
Nebraska L 671, introduced by Senator Ernie Chambers, seeks to eliminate the science-based management...
Feb 28 2014
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Science-Based Natural Resource Management Under Fire in Nebraska
Nebraska L 671, introduced by Senator Ernie Chambers, seeks to eliminate the science-based management...
Latest policy updates
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Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
North America’s approach to wildlife management is unique to the world, as...
Established with the dedicated purpose of protecting and conserving wildlife, game commissions...
In some states, through the collection of signatures, a question may be...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
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Reports and Data
Mar 04 2024
Nebraska: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Nebraska: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Nebraska
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Nebraska
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Nebraska
Spending by Nebraska sportsmen is more than the cash receipts from wheat and dairy...
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