It conducts public education programs for hunting and boating safety.

Each commissioner is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to a 6-year term.

[2] The following is the current makeup of Commissioners: The Game and Parks Commission operates four regional offices:[3] In addition, service centers that issue hunting & fishing licenses and issue other permits are located in: Bassett, Kearney, Gretna, and Omaha.

The acquisition and maintenance of these areas is funded entirely through hunting and fishing license fees.

Conservation officers patrol public lands including state parks, wildlife management areas, rivers, lakes, and other areas for law violations.