The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) is a private agency of the government of the State of Nebraska in the United States. The commission is charged with stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, state park, and outdoor recreation resources. The commission is also charged with issuing of state hunting licenses, fishing licenses, and boat registrations. It conducts public education programs for hunting and boating safety. The agency is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The agency is governed by a board of commissioners, each member of which is appointed by the Governor of Nebraska to a 6-year term. Among the park facilities controlled by the commission are the state's 85 state-owned parks facilities, divided into four categories:
The agency also manages over 250 state Wildlife Management Areas. The acquisition and maintenance of these areas is funded entirely through hunting and fishing license fees. Primitive camping is generally allowed in these areas.
Law Enforcement
The commission has its own law enforcement division called conservation officers. Officers with Game and Parks have the same power as Nebraska State Patrol Troopers. They can enforce laws anywhere in the state of Nebraska, including traffic laws.