Michael Archer

The mission of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, park, and outdoor recreation resources in the best long-term interests of the people and those resources. Our core values: Integrity, Empathy, Honesty, Balance, Accountability The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for our staff and constituents. Our efforts will reflect this culture of belonging and equity for Nebraska’s communities and visitors. Established by the Legislature in 1901, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission works to conserve Nebraska’s natural resources. The agency has a board of nine commissioners. Among the many duties of the Commission and staff are establishing hunting seasons and regulations for game species; managing Nebraska’s state parks, state recreation areas and other public lands; managing the fisheries at numerous public lakes across the state; helping landowners establish good conservation practices on their land; working to conserve Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species; and providing hunter and boater education, as well as other resources for those who wish to learn to enjoy the outdoors. We are committed to the idea that time spent outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird-watching, canoeing, camping, or one of the many other outdoor activities Nebraska has to offer, is time well spent.