Section 163-4-007 - Nuisance BirdsThe following regulations are prescribed by the Game and Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with 37-301, 37-563, R.R.S. 1998, 37-314, 37-504, 37-540, R.R.S. 1999. For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in Chapter 37, sections 202 through 247 of the Game Law, are used. These regulations are effective following enactment by the Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State.
007.01 A nuisance bird shall include any bird or group of birds as listed in 007.02 causing depredation or threatening depredation.007.02 Nuisance birds shall include grackles, magpies, blackbirds, crows, cowbirds, and great-horned owls.007.03 A fee-exempt permit to possess, take, or control those birds as listed in 007.02 may be issued when a complaint is received that these birds are found committing or about to commit depredation or predation upon ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers or manner as to constitute a health hazard or nuisance. The permit shall designate the bird or birds to be controlled, location where control will be allowed, and methods of control to be employed as specified by the Commission staff.007.04 General Regulations It shall be lawful:
007.04A for any person to possess, take or control or attempt to take, possess, or control any depredating birds covered in these regulations provided a permit has been issued by the Commission specifying the circumstances under which control is to be permitted and the control methods which may be employed with the following exception: 007.04A1 crows may be taken during the prescribed hunting seasons with a regular small game hunting permit, and;007.04A2 None of the birds taken or possessed including the plumage or parts thereof of such birds taken under the authority of either a depredation or small game hunting permit may be bought, sold or bartered.163 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 007
Amended effective 10/31/2017Amended effective 1/29/2018