Open Fields and Waters

Sponsoring Agency or Organization

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Contact: Steve Riley

Email: steve.riley@nebraska.gov

Phone: 402-471-5420

Program details

This program is tailored to the needs of emerging and lapsed hunters. Read more on our website.

Website: Open Fields and Waters Program

This program applies to the following states:
  • Nebraska

    • (Click the links above to see access programs in that state.)

Program Focus:
  • Private Land Access
Program Type:
  • Access leasing (private land leasing for the purpose of allowing hunting)
  • Walk-in programs
  • Other access programs
Program Scope: State-wide
Program Restrictions:
  • Mode of access
  • Game that may be hunted
  • Parking area restrictions
  • Time of year
Program Funding Sources:
  • Pittman-Robertson funds
  • Hunter license funds
  • Special permit / stamp
Is written agreement with landowner required? Yes
Download Agreement: OFW Contract Final.pdf
Landowner Considerations:
  • Limit landowner liability
  • Increase law enforcement
  • Post property
  • Supplies and materials provided
Cost to Participants:
  • Free
Landowner Payment Factors/Considerations:
  • By acre
  • By species allowed
  • By hunting season
  • By habitat quality
  • By management practice
Maps for this Program are Available:
  • For free
  • Via the Internet
  • As hard copies
  • Available at State offices
  • Available at other local sites
Program Promotion:
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Mailings
  • Sporting Goods Stores
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines
  • On-site (Kiosks, etc.)
Program started: 2009

Audience

Target Group:
  • Any properly licensed hunter
  • Other
Target Participants:
  • Any properly licensed hunter
  • Big game hunters
  • Waterfowl hunters
  • Spring turkey hunters
  • Other
Actions Needed to Use Enrolled Land:
  • Limit landowner liability
  • Increase law enforcement
  • Post property
  • Supplies and materials provided
Planning and Evaluation

Manual or Plan

This program has a manual or plan: No

Evaluation

This program is evaluated: No

Metrics used to measure success and evaluate this program:
  • Number of acres
  • Habitat type or quality
  • Hunter surveys
How effective is the program at meeting your objectives?: Have not yet evaluated the program
Would you recommend other agencies/organizations use this model?: Yes
Program Size

Minimum Property Size: 10 acres

Acres Enrolled: 30,000

Access Sites (rights of way) Established: ?

Number of Hunters Participating: ?

Number of Landowners Participating: ?

Budget

Cost Type: Annual cost

Program cost: ~$200,000


Share on Facebook

Published by

Steve Riley