Nebraska § 37-507 - Game bird, game animal, or game fish; abandonment or needless waste; penalty.

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§ 37-507. Game bird, game animal, or game fish; abandonment or needless waste; penalty.

Any person who at any time takes any game bird, game animal, or game fish other than baitfish in this state and who intentionally leaves or abandons such bird, animal, or fish or an edible portion thereof resulting in wanton or needless waste or otherwise intentionally allows it or an edible portion thereof to be wantonly or needlessly wasted or fails to dispose thereof in a reasonable and sanitary manner shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.

Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 37-507

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 37-507 cover?

Section 37-507 ("Game bird, game animal, or game fish; abandonment or needless waste; 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 § 37-507?

A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 37-507" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

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How does Nebraska § 37-507 apply to my situation?

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