Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to Meet Oct. 30 in Alliance

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NGPC news release, 10/23/08:

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners will consider recommendations to amend wildlife, fishing and parks regulations while addressing a number of other issues during a meeting at 8 a.m., MT, Oct. 30, at the Alliance Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater Avenue.

There are six public hearings on the agenda. They are:

8:30 a.m. -- to consider increases in permit fees for deer, turkey, elk, antelope and lifetime permits; establishment of a $5 non-refundable application fee for antelope permits; and an electronic issue fee of $1 for annual and duplicate park permits, effective with 2009 permits.

8:45 a.m. -- to consider amending fishing regulations.

9 a.m. -- to establish 2009 seasons and regulations for spring and fall turkey hunting.

9:15 a.m. – to consider amending regulations to authorize shared revenue auction permits for big game.

9:30 a.m. – to consider removing the bald eagle from the list of threatened species.

9:45 a.m. – to consider permitting limited hunting opportunities at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.

Also on the agenda:

– a recommendation to hold a public hearing at the next meeting to consider amending some fishing regulations;

– a recommendation to hold a public hearing at the next meeting to consider amending some wildlife regulations;

– a recommendation to hold a public hearing at the next meeting to consider amending regulations governing administration and use of property;

– a recommendation requesting approval of a pilot program to expand access to private lands and waters for hunters and anglers to be funded with an increase of $4 to the Habitat Stamp;

– a recommendation requesting approval to establish an angler access enhancement program for public waters, to be funded with an increase of $2.50 to the Aquatic Habitat Stamp;

– a recommendation to approve future translocations of river otters into portions of the Republican River and its watersheds as part of the continuance of the Nebraska otter recovery plan;

– a recommendation regarding the 2009 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission marketing plan;

- a recommendation regarding the amendment of fees for state park facilities and activities;

– a recommendation regarding acquisition of a 120-acre tract of wildlife land in Johnson County;

– a recommendation regarding acquisition of a 19.37-acre tract of land in Lancaster County;

- a recommendation regarding an easement at Jack Sinn Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster County for erosion repair and bank stabilization;

– a recommendation regarding the 171.078-acre Middle Loup land exchange in Thomas and Dawes counties;

– an appearance of A. James Moravek regarding ATVs on the public beach at Lake McConaughy;

– presentation of the Officer of the Year Award from the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers;

– and a recommendation regarding hunting seasons and permit requirements at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.