Section 163-5-009 - Regulations governing installation and use of seasonal waterfowl hunting blinds at Lake McConaughy State Recreation AreaUnder authority of and in compliance with sections 37-301 through 37-314, and 37-337 through 37-352, R.R.S. 2004, the following regulations are prescribed by the Game and Parks Commission of the State of Nebraska, and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State.
009.01 The installation and use of seasonal waterfowl hunting blinds may be permitted by the Commission within the boundary of Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area during periods of drought conditions which, at the sole discretion of the Commission, are determined to unreasonably interfere with waterfowl hunter access to the lakeshore.009.02 When seasonal waterfowl hunting blinds are authorized by the Commission, they shall be installed within one hundred feet of the lake's shoreline (water's edge). Seasonal blinds installed at a distance greater than one hundred feet from the shoreline shall be removed by the Commission and the owner of such blinds invoiced for the cost of such removal.009.03 When seasonal waterfowl hunting blinds are authorized by the Commission, they shall not be installed prior to the first Tuesday following Labor Day and shall be removed from the recreation area within ten (10) days following the conclusion of the open waterfowl season. Blinds remaining on the area after ten (10) days following conclusion of the open waterfowl season shall be removed by the Commission and the owner of such blinds invoiced for the cost of such removal.009.04 In the event an established blind is vacant prior to or during shooting hours, the blind is considered available for use by other hunters on a first-come basis, regardless of ownership of the blind. The first person to occupy the blind each day shall be entitled to occupy the blind for that day.009.05 Hunting is allowed in accordance with regular hunting season dates and regulations. All other regulations prescribed by the Commission for the open waterfowl season shall apply.009.06 Blinds shall not be installed within one hundred yards of any public-use facility or developed activity area, including private cabin and concession areas, boat ramps and parking lots.009.07 Seasonal blinds must legibly display, on the door, the name and address of the owner.009.08 The door to any seasonal blind shall be constructed so that it can be opened from the outside at all times when not in use. Blinds may not be locked when not in use.009.09 Seasonal blinds shall not be installed on areas of land or water posted with appropriate signs which prohibit such activity.163 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 009