This bill amends section 37-455 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to modify the provisions related to limited landowner hunting permits for deer, antelope, wild turkey, and elk in Nebraska. Key changes include the introduction of new rules for documentation to verify the residency and qualifying status of applicants, as well as the ability for Nebraska resident landowners to transfer their permits to a designee for a fee equal to the original permit cost. The bill also clarifies the criteria for partnerships, corporations, and trusts to designate qualifying landowners, ensuring that only eligible individuals can apply for limited permits.

Additionally, the bill establishes specific conditions for the issuance of limited permits, including the number of permits that can be issued based on the acreage of the land owned or leased. It sets fees for limited permits at half the cost of regular permits and outlines the eligibility requirements for both residents and nonresidents. The bill also includes provisions for issuing additional limited permits for deer hunting during a designated period prior to the firearm season. The original section 37-455 is repealed, consolidating the updated regulations into a single framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-455