Section 163-4-013 - Roadkill Deer, Antelope, or elk and the Possession and Sale of Game Animals and Upland Game BirdsThe following regulations are prescribed by the Game and Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with 37-301, 37-448, 37-505, R.R.S. 1998, 37-314, 37-452, 37-482.01, R.R.S. 1999, 37-447, R.R.S. 2003, 37-530, R.R.S. 2004. 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.
013.01 Rules related to allowing Nebraska residents to possess deer, antelope, or elk that are killed on a roadway by a vehicle and to possess and sell game animals and upland game birds 013.01A The following conditions shall apply to a Nebraska resident being allowed to take possession of a roadkill deer, antelope, or elk. 013.01A1 First choice - Individual involved in the accident.013.01A2 Second choice - Public institution.013.01A3 Third choice - Non-profit organization.013.01A4 Fourth choice - Other individuals.013.01B Any person who accidentally kills a deer, antelope, or elk with a motor vehicle may field dress and take possession of the animal at the time of the accident and remove it to his residence. Notification must be given to the Game and Parks Commission within 24 hours of the time the carcass is picked up and must be tagged by a Conservation Officer or other personnel designated by the Conservation Officer within 48 hours of the time of notification. Public institutions may be exempted from permit requirements at the discretion of the Commission. Tagging requirement for a two part tag to be furnished by the Commission shall be as follows: 013.01B1 Part 1 shall include the following and upon completion shall be mailed to the district office of the Game and Parks Commission: Name and address of permittee; date; location, date and time of accident; species, sex and age; validation time not to exceed 90 days; use to be made of carcass and hide; name of issuing agent.013.01B2 Part 2 shall remain attached to the carcass while whole and shall be retained after processing. The following information shall be included: Type of animal (deer, antelope, or elk); name, address and signature of permittee; signature of issuing agent; regulations for possession and expiration date not to exceed 90 days.013.01C It shall be unlawful to: 013.01C1 sell or trade any meat from a carcass. Deer, antelope, or elk meat once wrapped or processed may be given away by a person holding a salvage permit provided a receipt accompanies the meat with the following information: 1. Name and address of salvage permit holder;2. Salvage permit number, and3. Expiration date of salvage permit.013.01C2 possess more than one roadkill carcass at any one time, except that this provision shall not apply to institutions or non-profit organizations.013.01C3 possess a deer, antelope, or elk carcass that bears evidence of being shot.013.01C4 process or cut up for preservation deer, antelope, or elk prior to obtaining a special salvage permit.013.01D The hide, hair, hooves, bones, horns and antlers of a roadkill deer, antelope, or elk may be sold.013.01E Nothing in this section shall hinder authorized personnel from removal or clean-up of dead animals from public highway.013.02 Possession and sale of game animal and upland game bird parts discarded or found dead 013.02A Shed or dropped antlers and horns of deer, elk and antelope may be possessed and sold at any time.013.02B Except as provided in 013.02A, the hides, hooves, antlers and horns of deer, elk and antelope found dead may be possessed but not sold, provided that the hides may not bear shot marks.013.02C The skins, tails, feet and bones of squirrels and rabbits found dead may be possessed but not sold, provided that the skins may not bear shot marks.013.02D The feathers, skins and bones of upland game birds found dead may be possessed but not sold, provided that the skins may not bear shot marks.163 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 013
Amended effective 10/31/2017Amended effective 1/29/2018