Nebraska § 37-401 - Hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting permit; required, when; exemptions; violation; penalty.
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§ 37-401. Hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting permit; required, when; exemptions; violation; penalty.
For the purpose of supplying revenue for the propagation, importation, distribution, protection, and conservation of the wildlife of this state, including all wild animals, birds, fish, and all things pertaining thereto, every person sixteen years of age or older who hunts for game animals or game birds or takes bullfrogs or any other species defined as game or who takes fish and every person sixteen years of age or older who engages in fur harvesting shall first pay a fee established by the commission pursuant to section 37-327 and obtain a permit except persons exempt from this requirement pursuant to section 37-402. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor and shall be fined at least forty dollars.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 37-401
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 37-401 cover?
Section 37-401 ("Hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting permit; required, when; exemptions; violation; penalty.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 37-401?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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