Harvest Information Program (HIP)
All persons 16 years of age or older must obtain a Harvest Information Program (HIP) number annually before hunting migratory upland game birds (except crows) or waterfowl in Nebraska.
- The migratory upland game birds included in the program are ducks, geese, doves, woodcocks, snipes, coots, and rails.
- Even persons registered for HIP in another state must register in Nebraska before hunting migratory birds or waterfowl in this state.
For more information and to register for HIP, go to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission HIP website or call 877-634-8687.